Johannesburg – Media and Broadcasting Network Carrier Indaba has announced the appointment of a 20-member Strategic Advisory Committee.
The network, dedicated to fostering key conversations to identify practical solutions to employment, skill development and labor market challenges, said the board's appointment came into effect in July 2025.
The newly formed advisory committee was officially launched at its first onboarding session held on July 11, 2025, jointly promoted by the South African Board of Directors (IODSA).
The Board will play a pivotal role in Indava's strategic direction, thought leadership, strengthening governance framework and stakeholder engagement, policy positioning, innovation in labor market solutions, growth of partnerships, and supporting Career Indava's flagship initiatives.
These initiatives include Career Indaba Expo & Bootcamp on September 12th and 13th, 2025, Career Indaba Radio, and digital media platforms for the next five years, and are obliged to serve until June 2030.
The Strategic Advisory Board is designed to enhance the impact of careers as cross-sector and multi-stakeholder convener who drive employment, skill development and labor market solutions on the continent with deep expertise across business, education, labour, policy, technology, youth development and youth development.
Meet the advisory committee and four established committees
To ensure focused monitoring and delivery, the advisory committee has established four strategic committees, chaired by Robin Baroi and Vice-Chairman Kadija Dangour.
1. Labor, Employment and Skills Committee: Focuses on the future of policy, labor market intelligence, skill development, and job trends.
Professor Njabulo Mkhize, Jacqui Ford, Mr. Matthew Parks, Mr. BenjaminXie & Mr. Robin Baloyi.
2. Strategy, Financial and Audit Committee: Provides oversight on financial strategy, funding, governance compliance, and risk management.
Ms. Celero Ramorola, McDonald's Kabi Korobe, Bachyami Disippi and Kadija Dangour.
3. Youth, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & M&E Committee
The impact and outcomes of Champion's youth-led initiatives, digital transformation, and monitoring programs.
Ms. Soraya Seedat, Ms. Boitumelo Malapile, Mmmakgosi Chaane-Pule & Ms. NtombifuthuMacheke
4. Strategic Partnerships, Programmes and Financing Committee
It promotes multi-sector partnerships, resource mobilization, and coordination of programs to national and continental agendas.
Helen Dinawane, Rita Tiari, Isaac Durdor, Celebero Seramorella, Elizabeth Masoren and Pumrani Mfenyana.
“This strategic advisory committee marks the critical moments of Career Indava's journey,” said Kanimalibate, founder and CEO of Career Indava.
“We are honored to welcome these visionary leaders who work with us to create dignified work and to uncover solutions to promote comprehensive economic participation across Africa.”
About Career Indava's Vision
It promotes the rise of the continent as a global employment and economic power.
Career Indabaradi, the organization's flagship media channel, is the continent's first employment-centric radio platform that broadcasts daily work and labor market news, career insights, Africa's small business market and professional development content.
For more information, please visit www.careerindaba.africa
