Themba Robin is a South African comedic talent and skilled MC, renowned for his ability to engage and entertain audiences. With his quick wit and infectious energy, Themba has become a sought-after figure in the comedy scene. As the chosen MC for the annual recruitment and staffing conference in Johannesburg, he will guide us through this reflective exploration of the recruitment industry, infusing the days’ proceedings with his unique blend of humour and professionalism.

Zakhele Mgobhozi is the Founder & Managing Director of Modern Centric Holdings, a specialist Management Consultancy that advocates for Persons with dis-Abilities (PWD’s) and the Youth of South Africa; Modern dis-Ability Foundation, an NPC focusing on the needs of Persons with dis-Abilities; and Executive Director of Modern Centric Solutions.

Bettina Schaller, President of the World Employment Confederation (WEC), is a distinguished leader in the field of global employment. With roles including Vice-Chair of the OECD BIAC ELSA Committee, Member of the B20 Future of Work and Education Task Force, and Steering Group Member on the World Economic Forum’s “Centre for New Economy and Society,” Bettina drives impactful initiatives. She is a renowned advocate for board diversity as a Founding Member of “The Boardroom” and has been recognized as an influential figure in the staffing industry, earning prestigious titles such as “Staffing 100 Europe Influencer” and “Global Power 100 – Women in Staffing.” Bettina heads Group Public Affairs of the Adecco Group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Jonathan is the Chairman of Global Business Solutions, bringing extensive qualifications and several decades of experience in labor law. He excels in leading negotiations at multiple levels, including plant, industry, and NEDLAC. As a trusted advisor, he helps clients navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. With key roles in various organizations and active involvement across industries, Johnny’s expertise shines through strategic interventions, presentations, and his sought-after status as an advisor, speaker, and lecturer.

Shaper of the New World of Work

Join us at the upcoming conference where industry expert Charles brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the recruitment and staffing sector. As Chief Executive of RCSA and Vice President of the World Employment Confederation, He is a passionate advocate for professional labor market intermediaries and advisers. With a proven track record in economics, risk management, compliance, and workplace law, Charles will share practical insights on the journey to developing a retained service module.  Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge. 

Greg Savage is a proponent of this model  and says “The powerful irony is that a retained approach not only benefits the recruiter, it has huge advantages for the client, and crucially, the candidates. Everyone wins with retained”

CEO at the REC, the leading membership organisation for recruitment/staffing firms and individual recruiters. As a £35bn part of the UK’s professional services sector, brilliant recruiters change our economy and do the same for candidates’ lives – making great work happen everyday. At REC, we speak up for our fantastic sector, hold to professional standards and help firms and individual recruiters grow and understand the changing demands of the market. Non-Exec at Acas and Primary Academy Trust Director. Member of the Low Pay Commission 2014-21. RFU L2 qualified coach. Heart of Midlothian tragic.

James is an award-winning business consultant, advisor and entrepreneur, with an international board-level background in the staffing and recruitment sector, ultimately as GM within one of the largest HR and Recruitment service providers in Australia.

As Chairman of The Recruitment Network, James works with recruitment business leaders, helping them to achieve significant growth, performance improvement and competitive advantages acting as a Non-Executive Director, consultant, trainer and strategist for numerous fast-growth recruitment businesses. James was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the ERF in 2022 and is now also an Ambassador for the Recruitment of Apprentices.

Tabea Kabinde , a PhD candidate, boasts a wealth of experience exceeding 20 years within the realm of Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformation.

Her journey commenced by being part of the team spearheading the diversity management and inclusion initiatives within the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) during the consolidation of the different armed forces at the onset of democracy.

Subsequently, she transitioned to ABSA, where she contributed to the facilitation of Management of Diversity programs and other  organisational development initiatives. Later, she ventured into independent consultancy focused on this field as well as in recruitment and training.

Experience the extraordinary journey of resilience with our distinguished speaker from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). From overcoming homelessness and financial hardships to emerging as a Harvard graduate, our speaker, affectionately known as “Dr. Mags,” embodies the power of resilience.

Discover the captivating story of his fight against invisibility, and how he transformed adversity into an unwavering spirit of hope, courage, and compassion. Join us at the conference to be inspired by Dr. Mags’ remarkable journey and learn how to cultivate resilience in your own life and in that of your team.

I have spent the last 16 years working across a range of global businesses building and developing marketing programs that build brand profile and drive engagement to support revenue goals. And I have loved every moment of it.

I now get the opportunity to take all of this rich experience and combine it with the LinkedIn platform to design customised talent solutions to support business growth for a range of clients.

He founded Parkway Projects in 2004. The fin-tech has developed renowned platforms for automating revenue collections, payments and banking for government institutions, businesses and individuals across Africa.

He has since then worked tirelessly to develop business models, technology solutions and focused vehicles to promote tech-driven transformation in high-impact sectors. This resulted in the creation of four other sector-leading companies; HealthStation for health in 2012, Outsource Global for business process outsourcing in 2013, Bluetag Technologies for education in 2014 and Bluetag Synergy for oil and gas in 2015; employing 800+ graduates.

He serves as Group CEO of Bluetag Group, a holding company for the tech-companies, from where he provides strategic leadership.

A graduate of Electronic Engineering from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Uzo’s core strengths lie in business strategy, business and financial modelling, project management, team building and mentoring.

Lira is a South African multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, speaker, entrepreneur and author.
Well respected and renowned for her positive music and spectacular live performances, Lira’s career
spans over 20 years with 6 albums, 4 live DVDs and a documentary series. She has released albums in
Italy, Thailand, North America and her last album, launched under her own record label Otarel Music,
was released world-wide.
Lira is dedicated to keeping her music inspirational and uplifting because she believes the world needs
more positivity. Her brand represents her African heritage, self-acceptance, excellence and breaking
boundaries.
She penned an autobiography titled Making Herstory in 2013 and this led to her being invited as a
keynote speaker at various entrepreneurial, women empowerment, as well as spiritual platforms. In
2020 she was a speaker at The Forbes Women in Leadership summit.
In 2021 Lira became an instructor on the online platform My Mastery, teaching the art of singing and
performance. Lira’s 13-episode masterclass teaches you how to find your inner voice as well as your
own way in the world, guiding you on how to find your balance and build your confidence, fostering
personal growth beyond the stage.
Whilst in Frankfurt, Germany for a performance in March 2022, Lira suffered a stroke which left her
unable to read, write or speak.
Lira’s recovery has been nothing short of miraculous, considering she was in Germany on her own and
only got to a hospital 19 hours after the stroke.
Since the stroke Lira has worked tirelessly on regaining her speech and relearning how to read and
write. With the speech therapy in Germany being in English, Lira