Henke Ackermann

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end contract lifecycle within procurement, ensuring that supplier agreements are commercially sound, compliant with internal policies, and aligned with business objectives. The role includes reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, mitigating legal and financial risks, and ensuring that commercial terms deliver value. Acts as a key liaison between Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure clarity, consistency, and governance across all vendor agreements.

Procurement Contracts Controller - Getronics Pty Ltd

(2024-01)

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end contract lifecycle within procurement, ensuring that supplier agreements are commercially sound, compliant with internal policies, and aligned with business objectives. The role includes reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, mitigating legal and financial risks, and ensuring that commercial terms deliver value. Acts as a key liaison between Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure clarity, consistency, and governance across all vendor agreements.

Candidate Attorney - Wikus van Rensburg Attorneys

(2022-02 - 2024-01)

Passed all admission exams and was in the process of being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

• Chair and prosecute in disciplinary hearings
• Prepare written findings and sanctions as a chair in a disciplinary hearing
• Draft charge sheets
• Attend on conciliations in the CCMA to endeavour settlement agreements
• Attend on negotiations with opposition parties to reach settlement agreements before matters are filed at the CCMA/Bargaining Councils
• Advise and consult with clients on various matters including labour disputes
• Organise and attend on consultations with counsel and clients pertaining to civil and or arbitration matters
• Draft Employment Contracts and Code of Conducts

Human Resource Trainee Manager - Western-Gruppe

(2017-02 - 2018-02)

Gained experience in various facets of HR management such as workplace discipline, contracts of employment and compiling company policies for many retail outlets owned by Western-Gruppe. Also worked in a retail store itself, managing staff and learning about other facets of the retail industry such as gross profit targets and wastage percentage. Acquired valuable skills in people and time management and working under pressure.

Student assistant - University of the Free State

(2016-01 - 2016-11)

Appointed as a student assistant for the Department of Industrial Psychology. One of only two students, out of 40 students, chosen for the position. Gained experience in administrative work for the department and assisted lecturers with research work and gathering articles for class and study material.

Bachelor of Laws - Law - University of the Free State (2018-01 - 2021-11)

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - Industrial Psychology - University of the Free State (2016-01 - 2016-11)

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management - University of the Free State (2013-01 - 2015-11)

Matric - Grens High School (2012)