B.A. in Psychology
(University of South Africa)
B.A. Honours (Psychology)
(University of South Africa)
M.Phil (PiPL)
(Rand Afrikaans University, SA)
D.Phil (Leadership, Performance and Change)
(University of Johannesburg, SA)
Associates & Memberships
Bioss SA
Bioss Appreciative Conversations Coaching (2013 – date)
Master Human Resource Practitioner (MHRP)
(registered with the South African Board for Personnel Practice (SABPP))
Current Position:
21st Century (Johannesburg)
- Group Director, People (2026 – date)
- Executive Director, People & Talent (2025 – 2026)
- Head of People & Talent (2024 – 2025)
Lynne has more than 35 years of generalist experience in Human Resources, covering the full employee life cycle. She has 23 years consulting experience providing executive and outsourced solutions to clients in Southern Africa and the U.K. In more recent years, she has focused on surveys, coaching, and leadership development for both management and executives. Using OD and Change Management principles, she has a positive impact on culture, climate, engagement, and team dynamics. Lynne combines the academic and practical in her approach and is able to translate the theory into practice in a meaningful and practical manner.
Previous Positions:
Goldfish Consulting cc (own business)
Founder (1999 – date)
Outsourced HR Executive/Manager, including:
- Policies & Procedures
- Learning & Development
- EE & BEE
- Wellbeing
- Payroll & Remuneration
- Setting up an HR Department
Mutual & Federal
H.R Supervisor/Manager (1997 – 1999)
- Recruitment
- Psychometric Assessments
- Organisational Development
Old Mutual
H.R Supervisor (1989 – 1991)
-
Recruitment
- Psychometric Assessments
- Performance Management
- Systems and Processes
South African Broadcasting Corporation
Senior Personnel Officer (1986 – 1988)
- Recruitment
Siemens
Personnel Officer (1980 – 1986)
- Salaries & Wages
- Budgeting
- Recruitment