Mmalenyalo Galane
BBBEE Expert - Skills Development, L&D, EE & DEI
Midrand,GP
Summary
I am a highly accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience in Learning & Development, BBBEE, Young Talent Programmes, D&I, Employment Equity and Skills Development.
I have worked in various sectors, and have therefore engaged with different SETA's. I understand the landscape, and how it impacts industry. I have been in the forefront of many Gazetted decisions pertaining to Skills Development.
I have consistently delivered exceptional results through strategic leadership and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams, developing and implementing successful business strategies, and driving significant revenue growth.
I am seeking a challenging executive leadership opportunity to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Snr DEI - Skills Development & Employment Equity
Heineken Beverages
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Responsibilities at FNB, Engen +
- Heineken’s BBBEE Framework
- DEI Strategy & Execution
- Accelerating Education Programmes
- Learning & Development
- Skills Development Strategy & Execution
- Board Papers & Presentations
- Disability & LGBTQ+ Forum
- Employment Equity Chair (i.e., target setting, EE plans & DOL relations)
- DEI Ambassador for South Africa and Heineken International SA
- Heineken’s BBBEE Framework
National Skills Development Manager
Engen Petroleum
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Responsibilities at FNB +
- Social & Ethics Board Paper & Presentations
- Disability Programmes for Skills Development & Employment Equity
- Member of SAPIA
- Bargaining Unit Relations
- Young Talent Programmes Management (i.e. Graduate Programme, Learnerships, Artisans etc)
- Engen Bursary Programme (internal & external)
- Engen’s BBBEE Framework
- Inform Capability Management & Related Policies
- Internal Programme Moderation & Assessment
- Head of Global Learning Centre in KZN
- Learner experience expert
Skills Development Manager (CoE)
FNB
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Skills Development Strategy & Execution Management
- Audit Verifications
- WSP/ATR submissions for InSETA & BankSETA
- Financial Services Charter
- Skills Development: Provision of subject matter expertise (QCTO, DHET, DTI, NQF, HCE, LRA, SETA, etc.).
- Skills Development Business Advisory
- Board Papers (Human Resource Management Committee)
- Management of the BBBEE Scorecard for 35,000 employees
- Represent the Bank in various Industry Forums
- Partnerships Employment Equity, CSI & Transformation
- BankSeta L&D Board member
- Policy Drafts
- Diversity and Inclusion support.
- Developed strategies and best practices to promote and foster diversity and establish an inclusive and welcoming work environment. - Disability Projects with EE Manager
Learning & Development Manager (Business Banking SA)
Standard Bank of SA
10.2012 - 01.2014
- L&D 6D’s expert and application
- Programme Design & Development, including eLearning
- Budget Management
- Young Talent Management
- Learning Matrix and Paths for all Business Banking roles
- Employment Equity Plans and execution for Business Banking SA (i.e. Women and Disability strategies)
- Skills Dev plans/strategy and execution for Business Banking SA (including WSP/ATR)
- Business Banking Academy Development & Execution
- Recruitment, Selection & Assessment
Human Resources – Generalist, Assessment Centre Programme Coordinator, Learning & Development Consultant, Learning & Development Snr Consultant
Deloitte
05.2008 - 09.2012
- Employee Relations (ER)
- Payroll
- Management & Coordination of SAICA and related programmes
- Board Exams support and campaigns
- SAICA and SAIPA CPD Management
- Recruitment
- Learning & Development for Support Functions
- Assessment Centre Coordination
- CPD and OPQ Assessment
- Policy Drafts
- TIPP & TOPP Programmes
Education
Masters - Strategy & Inclusive Innovation
UCT – Graduate Business School
12-2026
Advanced Certificate - Management – Oil & Gas
Duke CE – Rhodes Business School
01.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Management (Business Administration)
Wits Business School
01.2017
BPsych Certificate - Counselling & Psychological Assessments
Wits University
01.2011
BA (Hons) - Industrial Psychology
Wits University
01.2007
BA - undefined
Wits University
01.2005
Skills
BBBEE Policies
References
Cathlin Millward (Head of Talent & OD) Engen & Heineken
Godfrey Thete (Head of BBBEE) Engen Petroleum
Milly Maroga (Corporate Affairs Director) Heineken
Accomplishments
Skills Development Award - FNB
Business Banking Academy - Standard Bank
Employee's Children Scholarship & Bursary - Engen
Community Learnership & Apprentice Programme in KZN - Engen
BBBEE Successful Audits
Additional Information
Personal circumstances, that also led to my relocation from Cape Town, have kept me away from Corporate SA and the workforce for a few months, but I am now ready to get back to work, and do what I enjoy most.
Timeline
Snr DEI - Skills Development & Employment Equity
Heineken Beverages
06.2024 - 03.2025
National Skills Development Manager
Engen Petroleum
03.2018 - 06.2024
Skills Development Manager (CoE)
FNB
01.2014 - 03.2018
Learning & Development Manager (Business Banking SA)
Standard Bank of SA
10.2012 - 01.2014
Human Resources – Generalist, Assessment Centre Programme Coordinator, Learning & Development Consultant, Learning & Development Snr Consultant
Deloitte
05.2008 - 09.2012
Advanced Certificate - Management – Oil & Gas
Duke CE – Rhodes Business School
Post Graduate Diploma - Management (Business Administration)
Wits Business School
BPsych Certificate - Counselling & Psychological Assessments
Wits University
BA (Hons) - Industrial Psychology
Wits University
BA - undefined
Wits University
Masters - Strategy & Inclusive Innovation
UCT – Graduate Business School