pumla mabizela

Experienced social development practitioner, having worked in the Southern African region for nearly 30 years.

Dedicated manager who proactively supports her team to deliver both quality and innovation, constantly seeking and applying new knowledge based on learning practice.

Able to work at both strategic and programme implementation levels, ensuring coherence in the work being delivered and that strategic planning processes are informed by on-the-ground experience.

Extensive experience working with partners in an accompaniment approach to develop capacity and provide strategic support.

Comfortable in both internal and external representative roles, with extensive event management and public relations experience.

Thematic experience spanning a wide range of social development issues in South Africa specifically and the region broadly, including HIV and AIDS, public health, gender, economic justice, food (in)security, agroecology, climate change, access to medicines, among others.