Lead: Alanna Rebelo

Members: Louise Dobinson

The Communication Portfolio keeps our community connected by managing the Society’s website, mailing list, and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X). It also supports smooth communication within the Society through organised document sharing and updates.

Lead: Louise Dobinson

Members: Alanna Rebelo

Our Membership Portfolio ensures a seamless experience for our members. We manage sign-ups, payments, and certificates, while clearly defining membership benefits, fees, and renewal timelines. We also focus on growing our community by attracting new members through collaborations with our Communications and Events teams and providing easy access via our website.

Lead: Gabriel Lekalakala

This portfolio manages our engagement with key regulatory bodies, including SACNASP and SAICE. We ensure council representation, support professional registration processes, and maintain our recognition as a valued entity. The team also oversees CPD point allocation for events, liaises with regulatory bodies, and pursues funding opportunities to support conferences and other initiatives.

Lead: Michele Toucher

Members: Alanna Rebelo, Udhav Maharaj, Tendai Sawunyama, Tinisha Chetty

This portfolio oversees the planning and execution of our biennial conference. A dedicated subcommittee manages venue selection, appoints a conference organiser, and ensures the event runs smoothly, providing an engaging and valuable experience for all attendees.

Lead: Keanu Singh

Members: Tinisha Chetty, Michele Toucher,  Peni Masters

Our Events Portfolio plans to coordinate a wide range of activities, including training sessions, seminars, workshops, and other events. We ensure each event is well-organised, informative, and valuable for all participants, fostering learning, engagement, and professional growth.

Lead: Tendai Sawunyama

Members: Michele Toucher, Gabriel Lekalakala

The Fundraising Portfolio maintains key partnerships, including the WRC, to support SAHS activities. It fosters collaborations with organisations such as WISA, SACNASP, DWS, and IWMI for conferences and workshops, while actively seeking new funding opportunities to strengthen and expand our initiatives.

Lead: Peni Masters

Members: Tendai Sawunyama, Tinisha Chetty, Udhav Maharaj, Michele Toucher, Keanu Singh

This portfolio aims to strengthen connections within the SAHS community. It manages member directories and networking tools, provides opportunities for members to connect through events, and fosters outreach to institutions, including universities, professional associations, and key partners such as WRC and IAHS.

Lead: Udhav Maharaj

Members: Keanu Singh

This portfolio aims to develop and manage mentorship opportunities for students and interns. It connects emerging professionals with experienced members, fostering guidance, skill development, and career growth within the SAHS community.