Serame Mabe
Pretoria
Summary
Senior B-BBEE Consultant and Transformation Advisor with 20+ years’ experience delivering measurable transformation outcomes across manufacturing and industrial sectors. Proven track record of improving B-BBEE contributor levels, closing scorecard gaps, and enabling audit-ready compliance systems that directly enhance procurement competitiveness and revenue opportunities. Recognised for translating regulatory requirements into commercially aligned transformation strategies that deliver sustainable impact, risk reduction, and long-term enterprise value.
Overview
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1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & B-BBEE Consultant
SMM
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive B-BBEE advisory, guiding clients through gap analysis, implementation, and verification readiness
- Integrated digital tools into transformation strategies, enhancing tracking, reporting, and decision-making processes
- Supported clients in achieving significant scorecard improvements and ensuring sustainable compliance
Organisation Consultant
Hulamin Limited
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Embedded DEI and skills development frameworks to enhance alignment with B-BBEE strategy
- Developed analytics tools improving compliance tracking, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness
- Supported workforce capability and regulatory alignment through transformation initiatives
Director & Lead Consultant
Letheo Learning Symposium
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Led B-BBEE strategy, conducted gap analysis, and implemented transformation initiatives across multiple clients
- Guided organisations through verification audits and achieved certification outcomes
- Delivered executive advisory on scorecard optimisation, enhancing contributor levels and ensuring compliance
Earlier Roles
- Managed WSP/ATR, SETA reporting, and workforce transformation initiatives
- Delivered HR, organisational development, and compliance solutions in complex industrial environments
- Built foundational expertise in transformation, skills development, and regulatory compliance
Education
MPhil Change Leadership -
University of Johannesburg
01-2024
BCom Honours - HR Management & Industrial Psychology
University of South Africa
National Diploma -
Chemical Engineering
Skills
- B-BBEE Strategy & Scorecard Optimisation
- Gap Analysis & Transformation Roadmaps
- Verification Readiness & Audit Support
- Skills Development, EE & ESD Advisory
- Policy Development & Compliance Alignment
- C-Suite Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Workforce Transformation & HR Integration
- Data-Driven Reporting, Analytics & Impact Measurement
Affiliations
- South African Board for People Practices – Master HR Professional (MHRP)
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – Chartered Fellow
Certification
- B-BBEE Professional (UCT)
- AI & Machine Learning (Postgraduate) – University of Texas
- Executive Coaching (UNISA)
Selected Impact
- Improved client B-BBEE contributor levels through targeted, data-driven gap closure strategies
- Successfully guided multiple organisations through verification, achieving audit-ready status with reduced compliance risk
- Enabled alignment between B-BBEE compliance and revenue growth, tender competitiveness, and market access
- Reduced verification findings through implementation of structured governance, tracking, and reporting systems
- Delivered transformation strategies that translated into measurable scorecard gains across SD, ESD, and EE pillars
Bbbee Scorecard Impact And Delivery
Skills Development
- Designed and implemented learnerships and skills pipelines, improving scorecard performance and workforce capability.
- Increased SETA grant recovery and compliance through optimised WSP/ATR alignment.
- Built digital tracking systems delivering audit-ready evidence and measurable ROI on skills investments.
Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD)
- Developed ESD frameworks that improved preferential procurement recognition and maximised scorecard points.
- Supported growth of SMEs and qualifying suppliers, strengthening client supply chains and localisation objectives.
- Delivered sustainable supplier development initiatives aligned with customer requirements and industry transformation goals.
Management Control & Employment Equity
- Implemented transformation strategies improving representation at management and leadership levels.
- Strengthened succession pipelines aligned with Employment Equity and B-BBEE targets.
- Enabled organisations to meet compliance targets while enhancing organisational capability and diversity outcomes,
Core Expertise
- B-BBEE Strategy & Scorecard Optimisation
- Gap Analysis & Transformation Roadmaps
- Verification Readiness & Audit Support
- Skills Development, EE & ESD Advisory
- Policy Development & Compliance Alignment
- C-Suite Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Workforce Transformation & HR Integration
- Data-Driven Reporting, Analytics & Impact Measurement
Timeline
Director & B-BBEE Consultant
SMM
01.2025 - Current
Organisation Consultant
Hulamin Limited
01.2024 - 01.2025
Director & Lead Consultant
Letheo Learning Symposium
01.2012 - 01.2024
Earlier Roles
MPhil Change Leadership -
University of Johannesburg
BCom Honours - HR Management & Industrial Psychology
University of South Africa
National Diploma -
Chemical Engineering