Our People

Who we are & What we do

Thea Marais

Managing Director and HR/ B-BBEE Consultant

As a University of Cape Town BSocSc graduate with a Post Grad Diploma in Human Resource Management, an Advanced Labour Law diploma and certification from the CCMA for their Conciliation and Arbitration programmes and with more than two decades of HR experience, Thea offers a broad knowledge base and a generalist human resource service across the full spectrum of people, policy, performance and legal compliance.

Since the introduction of the B-BBEE Codes in 2007 and the more recent introduction of the Amended Codes, Thea has gained in-depth knowledge and experience and has successfully assisted many satisfied clients to improve their B-BBEE ratings over time.

thea@peoplepartners.co.za

Nola Erasmus

HR/ B-BBEE Consultant and Director

With a National Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and a special interest in Labour Law and Training & Development, Nola has more than 25 years of experience as an HR practitioner, of which 18 years have been at Senior HR Management level. Nola offers an outstanding level of experience as an HR Generalist with a specific focus on B-BBEE and Skills Development.

nola@peoplepartners.co.za

Grant Seton-Smith

Attorney, Business Consultant and Director

As a B Proc Attorney and Business Consultant, Grant has extensive experience in both the legal field and the business sector. Grant focuses on corporate and commercial matters and boasts a level of experience spanning over two decades. Grant’s special concerns include commercial and company law, franchising and consumer rights.

grant@peoplepartners.co.za

Nicole Gibson

Senior HR Consultant
Nicole has broad generalist HR Management expertise gained over a number of years within national and international operations as a Senior HR Business Partner and HR Operations Manager. In addition to the generalist components of HR, Nicole has been involved in HR due diligence exercises, gap analysis of policies and procedures, employment contracts and terms and conditions of employment, HR analytics and data management, talent acquisition strategies, job grading and change management.

nicole@peoplepartners.co.za

Simon Smit

Labour Relations Consultant
Simon completed a BCom in Industrial Psychology and Labour Relations Management, and BA Hons in Labour Relations Management from North-West University then served as a Labour Relations Manager for a consulting firm in Johannesburg before moving down to the fairest Cape and joining People Partners. Simon specialises in giving practical day-to-day labour advice, chairing disciplinary hearings and handling all forms of labour consultations and disputes. He also assists clients proactively to ensure that the right policies,  procedures, contracts and templates are in place and that Management is well-trained on how to handle labour matters fairly and following the appropriate procedure.
 

Chantelle Stander

Technical B-BBEE Consultant

Chantelle has been in the B-BBEE Industry since 2008 and has filled various roles including Verification Analyst, Technical Signatory and Verification Manager. As our Technical B-BBEE Consultant, Chantelle brings her extensive knowledge of the B-BBEE codes and the verification process to benefit our clients and streamline the B-BBEE compliance process. She also has experience in the field of Skills Development Facilitation and oversees our Skills Development desk.

chantelle@peoplepartners.co.za

Nicola Erasmus

HR and B-BBEE Administrator

Nicola has a BA Human Resource Management qualification from University of Stellenbosch. She initially joined People Partners as an intern while completing her studies and formally joined the team in 2018 as a B-BBEE Administrator and has progressed to a B-BBEE Consultant, gaining in-depth knowledge and experience across all B-BBEE elements and various sector scorecards over time.

nicola@peoplepartners.co.za 

Amanda Mfuniselwa

HR & B-BBEE Administrator
Amanda holds a BTech in Human Resource Management and has prior experience as an HR Generalist and B-BBEE Administrator in a consulting environment. Amanda provides HR support to our HR Consultants, handles our skills development and employment equity administration as well as B-BBEE scorecard capturing and management.
 

Lameez McCrory

Administrator and Office Manager

Lameez is a skilled administrator and office manager. She has been with People Partners since its inception in 2012. Lameez is our ‘jack of all trades’, covering all areas from accounts, invoicing and credit control to HR support to marketing administration.

lameez@peoplepartners.co.za

Dianne Rodgers

Financial Manager

Dianne is the group’s Financial Manager and oversees all aspects of the company’s finances. With her many years of experience in Financial Management and Accounting, Diane makes sure that we run a tight ship. 

Thea Marais

Managing Director and HR/ B-BBEE Consultant

As a University of Cape Town BSocSc graduate with a Post Grad Diploma in Human Resource Management, an Advanced Labour Law diploma and certification from the CCMA for their Conciliation and Arbitration programmes and with more than two decades of HR experience, Thea offers a broad knowledge base and a generalist human resource service across the full spectrum of people, policy, performance and legal compliance.

Since the introduction of the B-BBEE Codes in 2007 and the more recent introduction of the Amended Codes, Thea has gained in-depth knowledge and experience and has successfully assisted many satisfied clients to improve their B-BBEE ratings over time.

thea@peoplepartners.co.za

Nola Erasmus

HR/ B-BBEE Consultant and Director

With a National Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and a special interest in Labour Law and Training & Development, Nola has more than 25 years of experience as an HR practitioner, of which 18 years have been at Senior HR Management level. Nola offers an outstanding level of experience as an HR Generalist with a specific focus on B-BBEE and Skills Development.

nola@peoplepartners.co.za

Grant Seton-Smith

Attorney, Business Consultant and Director

As a B Proc Attorney and Business Consultant, Grant has extensive experience in both the legal field and the business sector. Grant focuses on corporate and commercial matters and boasts a level of experience spanning over two decades. Grant’s special concerns include commercial and company law, franchising and consumer rights.

grant@peoplepartners.co.za

Nicole Gibson

Senior HR Consultant
Nicole has broad generalist HR Management expertise gained over a number of years within national and international operations as a Senior HR Business Partner and HR Operations Manager. In addition to the generalist components of HR, Nicole has been involved in HR due diligence exercises, gap analysis of policies and procedures, employment contracts and terms and conditions of employment, HR analytics and data management, talent acquisition strategies, job grading and change management.

nicole@peoplepartners.co.za

Simon Smit

Labour Relations Consultant
Simon completed a BCom in Industrial Psychology and Labour Relations Management, and BA Hons in Labour Relations Management from North-West University then served as a Labour Relations Manager for a consulting firm in Johannesburg before moving down to the fairest Cape and joining People Partners. Simon specialises in giving practical day-to-day labour advice, chairing disciplinary hearings and handling all forms of labour consultations and disputes. He also assists clients proactively to ensure that the right policies,  procedures, contracts and templates are in place and that Management is well-trained on how to handle labour matters fairly and following the appropriate procedure.
 

Chantelle Stander

Technical B-BBEE Consultant

Chantelle has been in the B-BBEE Industry since 2008 and has filled various roles including Verification Analyst, Technical Signatory and Verification Manager. As our Technical B-BBEE Consultant, Chantelle brings her extensive knowledge of the B-BBEE codes and the verification process to benefit our clients and streamline the B-BBEE compliance process. She also has experience in the field of Skills Development Facilitation and oversees our Skills Development desk.

chantelle@peoplepartners.co.za

Nicola Erasmus

HR and B-BBEE Administrator

Nicola has a BA Human Resource Management qualification from University of Stellenbosch. She initially joined People Partners as an intern while completing her studies and formally joined the team in 2018 as a B-BBEE Administrator and has progressed to a B-BBEE Consultant, gaining in-depth knowledge and experience across all B-BBEE elements and various sector scorecards over time.

nicola@peoplepartners.co.za 

Amanda Mfuniselwa

HR & B-BBEE Administrator
Amanda holds a BTech in Human Resource Management and has prior experience as an HR Generalist and B-BBEE Administrator in a consulting environment. Amanda provides HR support to our HR Consultants, handles our skills development and employment equity administration as well as B-BBEE scorecard capturing and management.
 

Lameez McCrory

Administrator and Office Manager

Lameez is a skilled administrator and office manager. She has been with People Partners since its inception in 2012. Lameez is our ‘jack of all trades’, covering all areas from accounts, invoicing and credit control to HR support to marketing administration.

lameez@peoplepartners.co.za

Dianne Rodgers

Financial Manager

Diane is the group’s Financial Manager and oversees all aspects of the company’s finances. With her many years of experience in Financial Management and Accounting, Diane makes sure that we run a tight ship.