
Catherin Thomas IPMEP
Labour Relations Advisor | Head: Labour Centre

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About me
Organisational Development Strategist - Change | People | Process | Performance
Education

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
1996 - 1996Labour Law (LLB) SA Labour Law
University of Johannesburg
1996 - 1996Advanced Diploma: Labour Law SA Labour Law
Stellenbosch University
2013 - 2013Certificate (Masters Level) Social Neuroscience and Leadership
University of Stellenbosch
2005 - 2005Post Graduate Diploma Management of HIV & Aids in the Workplace
University of Johannesburg
1988 - 1990BA Political Science International Relations, Development Studies, Philosophy
University of Johannesburg
1997 - 1999Hons: Employee Relations Strategic Human Resource Management
Experience

Department of Labour
Feb 1991 - Mar 1997Labour Relations Advisor | Head: Labour Centre
Barloworld Equipment
Apr 1997 - Mar 2007Senior Human Resources Manager | 6Sigma Belt | Group ER & Wellness Manager
Sappi
Apr 2007 - Mar 2008Group Organisational Development Manager
Standard Bank Group
Apr 2008 - Apr 2011Head: Human Resources | Head: Human Capital Consulting
Tokio Marine Kiln
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012Regional Human Resources & Operations Director (Interim Assignment)
Hollard Insurance
Jul 2012 - Jul 2016Group Head: Learning & Development, Transformation & HR Risk
AD VITAE ZA
Aug 2016 - nowManaging Director: Organisational Development & Effectiveness
Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Feb 2024 - nowGovernance Lead
Licenses & Certifications
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Safeguarding Essentials
Humanitarian Leadership AcademyJul 2025 - View certificate

Scrum Master Certification
LearnQuestApr 2022 .webp)
IPM Executive Professional (IPMEP)
Institute of People Management (IPM)Feb 2022- View certificate

Influencing, Storytelling, Change Management and Governance Specialization (Coursera)
Macquarie UniversitySept 2023 - View certificate

International Business Etiquette Coach
Luxury Academy LondonApr 2021 - View certificate

NLP Practitioner
Luxury Academy LondonAug 2021 
Women in Business Mentor
Cherie Blair Foundation for WomenJun 2016
6Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC)
Caterpillar Inc.Dec 2006
Whole Brain Practitioner
The Kobus Neethling InstituteOct 2018- View certificate

International Coach Practitioner
ICR Coach Register | certified professional coachesMar 2022
Volunteer Experience
Facilitator | Coach | Mentor
Issued by Coach, Mentor & Facilitator (Business, Start-up & Young Talent) on Apr 2004
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