Keabetswe Dichabe

Transformation, Governance and Organisational Effectiveness professional with over eight years of experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide Transformation strategies, Employment Equity, B-BBEE, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Governance, Risk and Compliance programmes across the broadcasting, professional services, financial services and technology sectors. Proven track record of translating legislative, regulatory and business requirements into integrated strategies, policies, operating frameworks, implementation plans and measurable programmes; advising Boards, Executive Committees, Social & Ethics Committees and senior leadership on workforce transformation, regulatory compliance, organisational effectiveness and transformation risk. Demonstrated success in achieving and maintaining Level 1 and Level 2 B-BBEE contributor status, developing and implementing Employment Equity Plans, improving workforce representivity, leading B-BBEE verification and scorecard optimisation, managing Department of Employment and Labour inspections and Director-General Reviews, and embedding transformation accountability through governance, analytics and executive reporting frameworks.

Experienced in leading cross-functional portfolios spanning Transformation Strategy, Employment Equity, B-BBEE, DEIB, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Performance Management, HR Governance, Compliance, Risk, Enterprise & Supplier Development and Social Economic Development. Adept at stakeholder influence, change management, programme delivery, budget governance and aligning transformation investment with wider organisational strategy and measurable business outcomes.

Head: Transformation, HR Governance, Compliance and Risk at SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) (2025-06 – Present)

Lead the formation, implementation and continuous review of company-wide Transformation strategy, ensuring integration with broader organisational and functional strategies. Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into Transformation, Employment Equity, governance, compliance and organisational effectiveness priorities.

Lead Employment

Equity planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, including workforce analytics and progress against transformation objectives. Provide strategic advice to Executive Management, Social & Ethics Committee and Board structures on transformation strategy, regulatory compliance, workforce representivity, risk and organisational effectiveness. Lead transformation governance structures and chair the National Employment Equity Forum, driving stakeholder alignment, accountability and action.

Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives integrating Talent Management, Learning & Development, Performance Management, DEIB and organisational culture priorities. Oversee HR Governance, Compliance and Risk Management frameworks, ensuring policies, standards, procedures and controls are reviewed, implemented and monitored. Provide specialist guidance to business leaders on Employment Equity, transformation legislation, policy implementation, risks and change initiatives.

Use workforce and transformation data to identify trends, assess progress and provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve transformation outcomes. Lead stakeholder engagement across senior leadership and relevant external stakeholders to build commitment to the Transformation agenda.

• Developed and implemented the SABC Transformation Strategy, translating organisational priorities, legislative requirements and workforce considerations into an enterprise-wide transformation roadmap.
• Developed and implemented the SABC Employment Equity Plan, including supporting actions, governance structures, monitoring and reporting mechanisms to drive progress against workforce transformation objectives.
• Developed and implemented the HR Governance, Risk and Compliance Strategy, strengthening integration of regulatory requirements, governance controls, risk management and transformation priorities.
• Established strategic reporting and accountability mechanisms for Executive Committees, the Social & Ethics Committee and Board structures, enabling leadership oversight of transformation performance, risks and opportunities.
• Strengthened enterprise-wide transformation governance, accountability and reporting across a national workforce of more than 2,000 employees.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Transformation, Employment Equity and DEI policy framework, strengthening governance, regulatory compliance, accountability and integration of transformation priorities across the employee lifecycle.

Transformation & DEI Lead at NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT SOUTH AFRICA INC (2023-07 – 2024-12)

Led Transformation strategy formation and implementation across the Firm, anticipating regulatory, workforce and business challenges and translating them into practical programmes.

Managed Employment

Equity planning, implementation, reporting and governance, including compliance assurance and engagement with the Department of Employment and Labour. Oversaw B-BBEE verification, scorecard optimisation, compliance assurance and transformation investment decisions across relevant scorecard pillars. Managed and forecast B-BBEE budgets and transformation investments, aligning ESD and SED initiatives to strategic and scorecard objectives.

Developed and implemented DEIB policies, programmes and interventions, embedding desired culture and behaviours through structured change management. Advised the CEO, Chairperson, senior leadership and governance structures on transformation strategy, risks, regulatory requirements and stakeholder matters. Served as Company Representative during Department of Employment and Labour inspections and Director-General Reviews.

Led stakeholder engagement and transformation awareness initiatives, building management commitment and accountability for transformation outcomes.

Managed Employee

Wellness strategy and implementation as part of the broader people and culture agenda.

• Developed and implemented the Firm's Transformation Strategy and implementation roadmap across South Africa, aligning transformation priorities with business strategy and legislative requirements.
• Achieved Level 2 B-BBEE contributor status and successfully managed B-BBEE verification and compliance requirements.
• Managed transformation investment portfolios, including Enterprise & Supplier Development and Social Economic Development investments.
• Strengthened governance and reporting frameworks supporting executive and Board-level transformation accountability.
• Increased DEI training participation by 10% through targeted leadership engagement and change initiatives.
• Reviewed and enhanced the Firm's Transformation, Employment Equity, DEI and B-BBEE policy framework, aligning policies with legislative and sector-code requirements, business strategy and emerging workforce priorities.

Transformation & D&I Lead at WEBBER WENTZEL (2022-02 – 2023-06)

• Led the formation and implementation of the Firm's Transformation Strategy across Johannesburg and Cape Town, aligning workforce transformation priorities with business objectives.
• Achieved and maintained Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status and managed B-BBEE verification and scorecard optimisation.
• Increased Black Female Candidate Attorney representation by 10% through targeted workforce transformation interventions.
• Developed and implemented a revised B-BBEE strategy in response to Legal Sector Code amendments.
• Managed transformation budgets and investments and strengthened Employment Equity governance and reporting frameworks.