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Strategy consultant helping organisations solve complex challenges through evidence-based decision-making, business transformation and programme leadership. I have over 20 years' experience advising governments, development partners and private sector organisations across Africa, delivering strategies, operating models and implementation roadmaps that create lasting impact. My approach combines strategic thinking, analytical depth and a relentless focus on execution.

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English
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
Spanish
Basic

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Remote only

Primarily works remotely

BCL Systems Catalysts (BCL)
Managing Director
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
February 2026 - Today (5 months)
Midrand, South Africa
Leads organizational development and institutional performance assignments across development and public sector contexts.
• • Conduct organizational diagnostics assessing governance, leadership, accountability, and operational systems
• • Lead structured capacity assessments across programme and institutional environments
• • Develop capacity strengthening plans and performance frameworks aligned to organizational realities
Program Management Strategic planning Embedded Systems Business model Business development
Total Heads and Hearts
Chief Executive Officer
CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
May 2022 - Today (4 years and 2 months)
Polokwane, South Africa
This is the nonprofit arm of the CBL Advisory Consortium.
Designed a sustainable community development model for use by Total Heads and Hearts (THH) in its community development endeavours.
Established organization-wide governance, performance management, and reporting systems
Strengthened accountability structures and clarified roles between leadership and operational teams
Integrated data into strategic and operational decision-making processes
Led internal organizational development processes, including systems alignment and performance improvement
Sustainable community development Health Systems Strengthening Public Health User Experience Design Environmental, Social, and Governance Systems
CBL Advisory Group (CAG)
Managing Director
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
September 2018 - Today (7 years and 10 months)
Polokwane, South Africa
Advisory practice focused on institutional strengthening and programme performance improvement.
• • Conduct organizational capacity assessments using structured tools, interviews, and document reviews
• • Design institutional development plans, including governance, MEAL, and operational systems
• • Support NGOs and programme teams in strengthening internal systems, accountability, and performance tracking
• • Provide advisory support on programme design, strategic planning, and implementation systems
• • Develop analytical reports and institutional assessments for senior stakeholders
Impact measurement Organizational Design Policy Analysis Executive Advisory Organizational Performance Improvement

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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Diploma in General Nursing
Mpilo School of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing

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