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Sinovuyo Moabalobelo

Social Dialogue Expert
Johannesburg

Summary

Sinovuyo Moabalobelo (Sino) holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), is a seasoned South African Social and Transformation Policy Director with over 16 years of experience, including a decade in influential roles within two major South African Employer Body Membership Organisations. Currently serving as a Portfolio Executive at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Sino has advanced through various positions, including Director of Social and Transformation Policy, Membership Officer, Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Manager of Training & Continuous Professional Development. As the Social and Transformation Policy Director at Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), Sino excelled in managing professional engagements with a broad range of stakeholders, advocating for private sector policy positions, and developing strategic policies. Sino's success is attributed to her expertise in multi-level stakeholder communication and relationship building, working with key local and international role players such as the South African Government, International Labour Organisation (ILO), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and various other international organizations. Sino is now seeking to leverage her extensive background in Policy and Advocacy Management and Social Impact to further her professional growth and contribute to the success of an organization from its core.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Portfolio Executive: Priority Growth Areas

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
7 2022 - Current
  • Oversees effective execution and strategy development for priority sectors (Agriculture, Automotive, Installation Repair & Maintenance and the Green Economy) under the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI)
  • Manages strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement across government, business, civil society, and intermediaries
  • Leads programmatic oversight, financial project management, and solution design for a diverse portfolio.

Social and Transformation Policy Director

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Directed policy development and advocacy, managed BUSA’s participation in various sector forums, and represented BUSA at numerous high-profile events
  • Served as the secretariat for BUSA’s Standing Committee on Social Policy and Transformation, managing meeting agendas, minutes, and communications to ensure efficient decision-making and follow-up on action items
  • Served as the secretariat for BUSA's Sub-Committee on Education & Training, managing meeting agendas, minutes, and communications to ensure efficient decision-making and follow-up on action items
  • Coordinated and led BUSA’s involvement in NEDLAC (South Africa’s Social Dialogue Institute) and other national and international forums
  • Successfully raised funds and managed BUSA’s Constituency Capacity Building and Advocacy Project from inception to completion, overseeing budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination to achieve project goals
  • Managed and coordinated South Africa’s private sector participation and response to the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) programme, ensuring alignment with national priorities and effective coordination with international partners
  • Represented the South African Private Sector as part of the delegation and independently on the forums: Jobs Summit SMME Working Committee, Skills Development Committee & Technical Coordinating Committee, National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia & Other Intolerances, National Skills Development Task Team, National Health Insurance Task Team, Decent Work Country Programme National Steering Committee, SADC Ministers of Employment & Labour Sector.

Manager: Training & Continuous Professional Development

Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations (APSO)
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Developed and managed training and CPD programmes, liaised with professional bodies, and maintained a high standard of learner engagement and database accuracy.

Ethics & Compliance Officer

02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Provided advisory support on ethics matters, managed membership compliance and drove increased membership, professional body uptake, and facilitated training on best practices.

Membership Officer

03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supported new business development, ensured membership retention, and handled compliance and member engagement.

Debt Collection Supervisor

Imbuyiso Consulting & Collections
09.2008 - 02.2012

• Debt Collection Supervisor at Imbuyiso Consulting & Collections.

Education

Skills

Policy Dialogue and Negotiation

Public Policy Position Drafting

Training Material Development and Workshop Facilitation

Stakeholder Management and Strategic Partnership Management

Secretariat Functions

Strategy Development

Institutional Capacity-Building for Private Sector & Project Management

Report Preparation and Presentation Skills

Report Writing

Work Coordination

Certification

Ability to Execute (A2E) Lead Journey McKinsey & Company (2023)

Key Career Highlights

  • Nominated and appointed as Development Chamber Convenor for the National Economic Development & Labour Council (NEDLAC) on behalf of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA).
  • Represented the South African Private Sector on the SADC Technical Coordinating Committee and the National Steering Committee for the South African Decent Work Country Programme.
  • Participated in the 110th, 111th, and 112th International Labour Conferences as part of the South African business delegation.
  • Coordinated the Private Sector input into and led the South African Business in the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (2022).
  • Represented South African Business Delegation on the SADC Ministers of Employment and Labour engagements.
  • Appointed Chair of the National Business Initiative Programme Advisory Committee on Installation, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) (2023).

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Social and Transformation Policy Director

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
08.2017 - 06.2022

Manager: Training & Continuous Professional Development

Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations (APSO)
11.2014 - 07.2017

Ethics & Compliance Officer

02.2013 - 10.2014

Membership Officer

03.2012 - 01.2013

Debt Collection Supervisor

Imbuyiso Consulting & Collections
09.2008 - 02.2012

Portfolio Executive: Priority Growth Areas

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
7 2022 - Current

Sinovuyo MoabalobeloSocial Dialogue Expert