Chanelle Jackson

I am a practical, highly organised professional with more than 20 years of hands-on experience running a busy family home for five people, alongside supporting a business owner in both the office and her private home. My background covers household administration, domestic staff, budgets, shopping, family travel, contractors, recruitment, events and running my own businesses. I enjoy creating order, solving problems and making sure people, properties and day-to-day arrangements are well looked after.

I work calmly, pay close attention to detail and understand the importance of privacy and trust.

Personal Household & Family Management at Private Family Residence (Present)

Run a busy home for a family of five, keeping everyday routines, household needs and family arrangements organised.

• Manage cleaning staff and the gardener, including schedules, priorities and making sure the home and garden are properly cared for.
• Plan household shopping and manage day-to-day budgets, while arranging family holidays, accommodation and local and international flights.

Internal Recruiter & Office Manager at Alan Grant Holdings / Urban Yard Serviced Offices (2023-01 – Present)

• Look after the day-to-day running of serviced office spaces and welcome new clients, making sure each office is clean, prepared and ready to use.
• Work with outside suppliers, respond to client requests and resolve everyday issues quickly and professionally.
• Design planning and buildout of the new hybrid office space
• Recruit and interview candidates, manage offers and help new employees settle in through onboarding, training and ongoing support.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Concurrent Contract) at Watershed Consulting (2025-02 – 2025-12)

• Worked closely with clients to understand the people they needed, then managed sourcing, interviews, offers and negotiations for roles in South Africa, Zambia and Dubai.
• Kept candidates and clients informed throughout the process and made sure interviews, records and follow-ups were handled properly.

Office Manager & Executive PA at Channel Reach (2022-01 – 2022-11)

• Took care of personal errands and administration for the owner, supporting her needs at both the office and her private home.
• Arranged household items, glass fittings and contractors, and followed up to make sure the work was completed correctly.
• Took care of all the personal shopping from groceries, clothing, function, household interiors
• Managed the cleaner and receptionist, kept office supplies stocked and arranged staff functions, including venues, catering and entertainment.

Human Resources & Internal Recruiter at Bronski Tech (2019-02 – 2021-07)

• Managed recruitment from the first interview through to offers, checks, employee files and new-staff training.
• Helped employees with sensitive personal and workplace matters and worked with labour lawyers when specialist advice was needed.

Recruitment Consultant at The Focus Group (2018-07 – 2018-10)

• Found and interviewed candidates, prepared shortlists and references, and kept communication flowing between clients and candidates.

Internal Recruiter (Concurrent Role) at Alan Grant Holdings (2016-04 – 2018-07)

• Helped recruit new staff, prepared job descriptions and contracts, and assisted with attendance and leave records.

Venue Coordinator, Event Planner & Sales at Urban Yard Rooftop Venue (2016-09 – 2018-07)

• Planned events from start to finish, bringing together the layout, catering, décor, sound, furniture, staff and suppliers within the agreed time and budget.
• Prepared quotes and invoices, negotiated with suppliers and followed up on payments while keeping clients informed and happy.
• Managed event staff and made sure insurance, legal, health and safety requirements were followed.

Business Owner, Buyer & Fashion Stylist at Soulstyle (2007 – 2016)

Built and ran my own clothing and styling business, taking responsibility for buying, budgets, suppliers, quality, sales and customer service.

• Worked personally with clients to understand their style, reorganise their wardrobes and source the right items for their needs and budget.
• Handled the visual presentation and marketing of the business, delivered corporate workshops and attended Valentino Paris Fashion Week and a Valentino store opening in 2017.

Talent Partner / Recruitment Consultant at The Focus Group (2000 – 2002)

Recruitment Consultant at Brent Personnel (1989 – 2000)

Marketing Liaison Assistant at JHI Property Services (1996 – 1998)

Matric – Vryburger Hoërskool (1991)

Bookkeeping Course – Hartwell Business Institute (1995)

PRISA Public Relations Course – Hartwell Business Institute (1996)

Interior Design & Décor Course – Dorothy Van't Riet Design Academy (2001)

Image Consulting & Styling Course – Colour Works International (2007)