Qualifications BA degree: University of Pretoria 1984 (Majored in English and Biblical Studies). SA Vryskutskrywer’s Certificate in Proofreading 2018 (passed with distinction). Member of the SA Translators’ Institute. Busy with Enterprises University of Pretoria’s Programme in Project Management. Employment history 1978-1984: Financial Clerk: Chief of Staff Finance, SA Defence Force. 1985-1987: Departmental Secretary: Electronic Engineering Department, Pelindaba. 1988-1989: Chief Organiser: Civil Defence, City Council of Pretoria. 1989-2018: Group Secretary, Northern Transvaal Chamber of Industries (NTCI) since 1 September 1989. Company renamed the Tshwane Business and Agricultural Corporation NPC (Tshwabac), promoted to Senior Manager: Camber Services, and then to CEO on 1 February 2012. 2018-present: Free-lance text editor, translator, proofreader, copywriter, secretarial services. Key areas of expertise 33 years’ experience as author, copywriter, translator and proofreader of a wide variety of publications and documents in various disciplines. 30 years’ experience as secretary to 13 non-profit organisations. Extensive track record of promoting and supporting socio-economic development initiatives and projects in both the private and public sectors. Extensive experience as project manager for specialised (e.g. conferences and socio-economic development projects in the agricultural sector) and public events (e.g. the Pretoria Show). Introduced and maintained sound and ethical corporate governance practices in compliance with the King Code III on Corporate Governance in various companies. Strong points Strong work and personal ethics. Diligent and responsible worker, intrinsically motivated. Dedicated and committed to the task at hand, meeting deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail. Equally at home working in a team or as an individual. Unflappable under pressure.