Jurie van Niekerk (He / Him)

With 25 years of management experience in business and social development, I bring a strong focus on business leadership, management development and training expertise within the private sector as well as social development sectors. My skills include project conceptualisation, design, implementation and evaluation, the development of tailored training materials, and facilitating leadership workshops to enhance organizational performance. I have extensive experience strengthening institutional capacities for both government, private sector and NGO/CSO organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa, applying strategic management approaches to drive impactful outcomes. I have successfully managed various international donor-financed development initiatives, leveraging my in-depth knowledge of funding procedures, including grants management, calls for proposals, and technical assistance. My expertise in technical assistance extends to a range of modalities, including corporate volunteering and development cooperation, effectively bridging private sector strategies with social development goals. My diverse experience across developing and middleincome countries--including Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, and South Africaprovides me with a nuanced understanding of regional opportunities and challenges. I am dedicated to fostering leadership, building organizational capacity, and delivering results that align with private sector principles and sustainable development objectives.