Brent Melvin Du Toit
Cape Town
Summary
Human Development Practitioner specialising in Community and Youth Development, with extensive experience in programme management and life skills coaching. Delivered impactful initiatives through strategic collaboration with government and private stakeholders, enhancing access to education and personal development. Facilitated tailored coaching strategies that empower clients to achieve personal and professional goals, leveraging a deep understanding of human behaviour to inspire positive change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Coach
Missio-Dei Outreach Ministry
10.2024 - Current
Success Manager
Reflective Learning NPC
03.2024 - 09.2024
Director of Education & Camp Program
Bridges Retreat Centre
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Led research and development of Outdoor Education Camp (OECP) and life skills programme using innovative methodologies that engaged children emotionally through play equipment, obstacle courses, and games.
- Proposal developed for the OECP that secured +1 million US dollars funding over five years within 18 months of implementing the project to apply the Outdoor Education Camp Program (Life Skills) methodologies/pedagogy in the classroom to sustain the emotional and social learning patterns of the children.
- Developed the assessment tool that monitors and evaluates learning outcomes which was adopted from the World Health Organization's Wellness Matrix for children aged 8 - 18 years and improved wellness and learning experiences in the classroom.
- Developed new streams for revenue by establishing partnerships with Pioneer Food Education & Community Trust (PepsiCo); Rupert Foundation Stellenbosch; Robertson Fruits (Robertson), Friends of Common Ground Christian Ministry; Valcare Network Winelands Region and Department of Social Development Cape Town.
- Trained all employees to the required competency level for their respective duties.
- Planned, selected and facilitated nature conservation camps in partnership with Winelands and Franshoek District Municipalities with more than 2000 learners participating in the programme.
- Mentored and trained 20+ facilitators who formed core project implementation team, developing programme activities and executing 59 grade camps, 2 grade 7 prefect camps, 1 educator camp, and 2 principal business luncheons from 01/2021 - 01/2024.
- Oversaw budget planning and management of OECP, collaborating with Business Manager, Finance Director, and Chair of the Board to ensure effective utilisation of R4.5 million budget.
Regional Manager, Western Cape
Catalyx Foundation
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Led the establishment of Mbekweni Youth Centre in Paarl including securing funding from Pioneer Food Education and Community Trust of fifteen million Rand.
- Facilitated training workshop for 30 youth (18-35 years) on entrepreneurship and enterprise development for Central Karoo Farm Community Association (Western Cape).
- Facilitated training to 1500 youth in partnership with Mr Price Group and oversaw the screening of 14 000 applicants through the Jumpstart online platform which led to the employment of 275 unemployed youths during the Covid19 pandemic.
- Developed operating model to secure grant for motorcycles for grocery and medical deliveries, facilitating business startups for unemployed youth in Cape Town.
- Developed innovative strategies to enhance sustainability and effectiveness of JS programme using design thinking processes.
Provincial Manager
Columbia Leadership
, Eastern Cape
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed expansion of organisation in Eastern Cape, securing funding for three years and implementing five withdrawal plans for Grade 10 – 12 learners.
- Coordinated resources and programme activities for the province with Operations Director, ensuring alignment with operational policy.
- Engaged with department of education and principals to foster a values-based organisational culture.
Program Manager
Mbekweni Youth Centre
Mbekweni
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Researched youth development programmes and conducted benchmark exercises against global standards, guiding informed decision-making.
- Developed and implemented all programmes, training, facilitation including the ‘Keep Mbekweni Clean' initiative started by myself and several university graduates that resided in Mbekweni.
- Managed and supervised 10+ staff resulting in 20 learners placed in various partner organizations for 12 months with ongoing training and receiving a monthly stipend.
- Increased youth employability by leading a programme which resulted in 50% turnaround for placement in alternative companies for the 2016/17 budget year.
- Updated monthly and quarterly reports, databases, and organised files to maintain office systems in line with standard operating procedures.
- Monitored expenditure and alerted the director of potential over and under spending.
Mbekweni Youth Development Programme
Pioneer Foods Education & Community Trust
01.2014 - 06.2015
Organization Youth Development Consultant
Valcare Trust
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Coordinated meetings, workshops, and training sessions, and managed weekly progress meetings with operations team to support strategic implementation.
- Successfully delivered food relief and soup kitchen projects across the Paarl area in Cape Town, meeting demand and supply through donations and funding from the Hanneli Rupert Getuienis Trust.
- Led project to distribute clothing for underprivileged children in ECD centres registered with Valcare, enhancing organisational capacity through development training.
- Assessed project progress and quality through quarterly reports, site visits, community needs analysis, and research, providing actionable insights for improvement.
- Maintained office systems by updating records, databases, and organising files standards as per standard operating procedures.
Development Manager
Kohin Youth Development Agency
01.2010 - 12.2012
Academic Principal
Pnuematix NPO
01.2008 - 12.2009
Facilitator
African Leadership NPO
01.2003 - 11.2006
Education
Diploma in Leadership and Management - General Management
Shaw Leadership Academy
United Kingdom, London01-2017
Honors Degree in Theology - Theology and Religious Studies
Global University
USA, Michigan01-1999
Skills
- Facilitation and training
- Business coaching
- Client assessment
- Skills development
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Report writing
- Quality assurance
- Social media strategy
- Fundraising proposals
- Project oversight
Custom Section
- MOT South Africa, 2024-2025
- Connect Network Association, Cape Town, 2021-2023
- Unmute NGO Coalition Member, Winelands District of Western Cape, Inyathelo Trust, 2023
- Victorious Women International (NPC2016/320467/08), 2017-2018
- Equilibrium (N.G.O. 061-805/ P.B.O. 9300/334/77), 2017-2018
- Kingdom Business Network and Entrepreneurship Program, Nairobi Kenya, 2012-2017
- Africa School of Music, Mombasa Kenya, 2017
- Jethro Chronicles Christian Ministry, 2014-2015
- City of Falun, Dalarna, 2007
- University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Theology, 2006
- Glide Memorial Methodist Church & Habitat for Humanity, 2002
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/brentdutoit/
References
Available on Request
Training
- Frontline Retail Training Programme, 2021
- Strategizing for Disruptive Change, 2020, Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS)
- Business Management, 2020, E – Learning College
- Project Management, 2020, E – Learning College
- Risk Management, 2020, E – Learning College
- Media and Communications, 2019
- Monitoring and Evaluation, 2019
- Human Resource In-house Training, 2018, Columba Leadership
- Diploma in Leadership and Management, 2017, Shaw Academy
- RLabs Business Courses, 2016
- Level 1 Nature Guide: National Skills Program, 2015, Nature Site Guide NQF 2
- Certificate in Community Leadership, 2015, Emerging Leaders
- Certified level 1 First Aid Trainer, 2015
- Certified level 1 First Aid Trainer, 2022
- Certified Motivational Interviewing and Coaching, 2012, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch
- Trained in Organizational Development, 2012
- Accredited Assessor Certificate, 2011
- Career Assessor and Mentor Certificate, 2008
- Certificate in Human Rights Discourse, 2007
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- Motivational Interviewing
Interests
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for successful start and completion of projects delivering outstanding, sustainable and impactful results.
Timeline
Life Coach
Missio-Dei Outreach Ministry
10.2024 - Current
Success Manager
Reflective Learning NPC
03.2024 - 09.2024
Director of Education & Camp Program
Bridges Retreat Centre
10.2021 - 02.2024
Regional Manager, Western Cape
Catalyx Foundation
01.2020 - 07.2021
Provincial Manager
Columbia Leadership
01.2018 - 12.2019
Program Manager
Mbekweni Youth Centre
06.2015 - 08.2017
Mbekweni Youth Development Programme
Pioneer Foods Education & Community Trust
01.2014 - 06.2015
Organization Youth Development Consultant
Valcare Trust
01.2013 - 08.2013
Development Manager
Kohin Youth Development Agency
01.2010 - 12.2012
Academic Principal
Pnuematix NPO
01.2008 - 12.2009
Facilitator
African Leadership NPO
01.2003 - 11.2006
Diploma in Leadership and Management - General Management
Shaw Leadership Academy
Honors Degree in Theology - Theology and Religious Studies
Global University