Khothatso Hlophe

Development Studies graduate with over 15 years of experience spanning corporate operations, stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, procurement, financial governance and community-led initiatives. Experienced in designing and facilitating programmes that promote social wellbeing, women's empowerment, leadership development and culturally responsive community engagement. Founder of Straightforward Impact, a social impact organisation focused on strengthening individuals, families and communities through education, dialogue and empowerment initiatives.

Combines analytical, financial and project management expertise with practical experience delivering public programmes, facilitating stakeholder collaboration and building partnerships across corporate, community and public sectors. Passionate about creating sustainable social impact through evidence-based programme design, stakeholder participation and community development.

Founder - Straightforward Impact

(2024-01)

Designed and implemented community-based programmes focused on women's empowerment, relationship education, confidence building and personal development.

• Founded Build Her Confidence women's empowerment conference
• Developed Harmonic Ties relationship dialogue platform
• Designed practical educational frameworks addressing emotional wellbeing and leadership
• Facilitated community discussions involving professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders
• Built partnerships with speakers, venues and corporate stakeholders
• Developed sponsorship proposals and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Coordinated multi-speaker public events
• Developed educational publications supporting healthier family and community systems

Community Facilitator & Public Speaker

(2023-01)

Design and facilitate educational programmes focusing on women's empowerment, healthy relationships, mental wellbeing, cultural dialogue, leadership and personal resilience.

• Delivered public presentations across multiple provinces
• Built an online educational community exceeding 100,000 followers
• Facilitated structured dialogue on complex social issues
• Developed practical educational resources for families and communities

SAP S/4HANA Trainer - Glare Engineering (PepsiCo)

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Facilitated organisational change during ERP implementation
• Delivered training across multiple African countries
• Coordinated user adoption
• Supported business readiness
• Managed stakeholder engagement between project teams and business users
• Developed learning material
• Facilitated workshops

Procurement Specialist - Glare Engineering

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders
• Developed project documentation
• Supported CAPEX and OPEX governance
• Analysed business requirements
• Supported organisational improvement initiatives
• Managed reporting

Finance Controller - Johnson Controls

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Financial governance
• Compliance
• Project reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Financial controls

Previous Corporate Experience - Multiple organisations

(2011-01 - 2019-12)

Progressed through multiple finance and procurement positions across mining, manufacturing, engineering and luxury retail.

• Accounts Officer
• Accounts Supervisor
• Creditors Controller
• Customer Liaison Officer

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies - University of Johannesburg

Project Management - Wits University

Business Management - Milpark Education

Accounting Principles - Milpark Education

Microeconomics - Milpark Education

Business Numeracy - Milpark Education