Senior Assistant Officer with over eight years of experience in administrative and financial management at the University of the Free State. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and an Honours degree in Psychology, with strong expertise in academic, research, financial, and project administration.

Previously managed administration, finances, and research coordination for an international collaboration project (MISC) involving the University of the Free State, the Centre for Development Support, and the University of Houston`s Department of Psychology.

Currently oversees administrative and financial operations for the NRF SARChI Chair: Disease Resistance and Quality in Field Crops and the ARC/DOA/UFS Chair: Breeding Climate-Resilient Vegetables and Grains, ensuring effective project coordination, budgeting, procurement, and compliance within a research-intensive environment.