Khethiwe Nkuna
Director Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Executive
Waterfall City
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. With over 20 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Executive
Accenture
4 2014
- Serve as the ambassador and advocate for DEI, Promoting diversity, Equity and creating an inclusive culture
- Act as a strategic partner to our leaders, DEI workgroups and key stakeholders
- Promote inclusive recruitment practices that ensure a diverse pool of candidates is considered for all positions
- Review and revise policies and practices to identify and eliminate any biases or barriers that may hinder diversity and inclusion. This includes reviewing recruitment processes, performance evaluation systems, and promotion criteria.
- Raise awareness and develop training programmes to raise awareness about unconscious bias, stereotypes, and the importance of inclusive behaviours.
- Align, DEI initiatives with business strategies focusing on the overall workforce, marketplace and community
- Researches, benchmarks, develops, and delivers innovative inclusive programs that align with business objectives
- Evaluate and analyse feedback measuring the effectiveness and ROI of programmes
- Overall management of our DEI Employee resource groups, multiple projects and processes to support and enhance the effectiveness of programmes
- Oversee participation and communication with key stakeholders and business partners
- Build relationships and execute programmes with internal teams and external organisations focused on empowering underrepresented groups
- Use influence to drive engagement and accountability for the organization’s culture
- Manage budget for programs/projects, ensuring expenditures are within established parameters, emphasizing cost efficiencies
- Maintains knowledge of accessibility and diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Corporate Citizenship Lead (Middle East, Africa, Russia and Turkey)
Accenture
04.2014
- Spearheaded the Corporate Citizenship activities for the MART Market Unit (Middle East, Africa, Russia and Turkey; overseeing 10 counties)
- In this portfolio I was responsible for strategic management and implementation of the company’s CSI and Environmental programmes
- I led teams in the Design and Scale of Digital and Blended Learning Programs to improve Employment and Entrepreneurship outcomes.
Group Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Manager
MMI Holdings Limited
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Develop and implement CSI strategy, plan and policy for MMI
- Drive the selection of appropriate CSI programs and interventions in accordance with the transformation and business strategy
- To ensure that staff contribution to community issues becomes part of the DNA of our business.
Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Manager
Momentum Group
03.2009 - 12.2010
Founder of a Language Communication and Reputation Management Company
Mbewu Entle Communications
07.2007 - 02.2009
Marketing and CSR Specialist
Mercedes-Benz South Africa
12.2005 - 06.2007
Graduate Trainee (ACAP)
Mercedes-Benz SA
01.2005 - 11.2005
Insurance Administrative Officer
DaimlerChrysler SA (debis Fleet Management)
04.2004 - 12.2004
Education
Sir John Adamson High School
National Diploma in Marketing
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
Johannesburg, South Africa06.2014
Management Development Programme: B-BBEE
UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
Midrand, South Africa12.2012
National Diploma: Credit Management
Tshwane University of Technology
12.2009
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Development
Strategic Thinking
Talent Management
Disability Inclusion
Social Impact
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Current Employer
Accenture
Occupation
Responsible Business Executive
Skills And Industry Focus
Diversity, Inclusion & Innovation, Transformation, Digital Learning, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Youth Job Creation, Social Innovation, Disability Inclusion, Social Impact, Motor Industry, Financial Services, Technology
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Ndabeni Bagosi, Total SA, Executive: Supply chain and Procurement, 072 843 7112, bagosin@gosihare.co.za
- Mr. Setjhaba Molloyi, Accenture SA, Managing Director, 0822577449
- Dan Moyane, MMI Holdings, Group Executive: Corporate Affairs, +27 71 851 6882, Dan.Moyane@mmiholdings.co.za
Timeline
Corporate Citizenship Lead (Middle East, Africa, Russia and Turkey)
Accenture
04.2014
Group Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Manager
MMI Holdings Limited
01.2011 - 03.2014
Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Manager
Momentum Group
03.2009 - 12.2010
Founder of a Language Communication and Reputation Management Company
Mbewu Entle Communications
07.2007 - 02.2009
Marketing and CSR Specialist
Mercedes-Benz South Africa
12.2005 - 06.2007
Graduate Trainee (ACAP)
Mercedes-Benz SA
01.2005 - 11.2005
Insurance Administrative Officer
DaimlerChrysler SA (debis Fleet Management)
04.2004 - 12.2004
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Executive
Accenture
4 2014
Sir John Adamson High School
National Diploma in Marketing
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
Management Development Programme: B-BBEE
UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
National Diploma: Credit Management
Tshwane University of Technology
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