Nicolette Goakes

MDP (B-BBEE), Transformation Specialist, Skills Development Facilitator, Change Management Specialist and Compliance Assistant with extensive experience in B-BBEE compliance, employment equity, and skills development across various sector scorecards.

Senior B-BBEE Consultant at People Partners Growth Curve (2025-01 – 2025-08)

Reason for leaving: Relocation to Johannesburg

• Manage client portfolios and provide strategic B-BBEE advisory services across all Sector Scorecards
• Conduct scorecard analysis and develop optimisation strategies
• Prepare and manage full verification files
• Submit WSP/ATR and EEA2/EEA4 reports
• Deliver quarterly gap analyses and compliance recommendations
• Ensure alignment between client business objectives and B-BBEE requirements
• Ensure client relationships are built

Change Management Specialist at Liber8 (B-BBEE Software Solutions) (2022-07 – 2024-12)

• Subject Matter Expert in B-BBEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development
• Managed legislative content and calculation accuracy across software platforms
• Test and improved software functionality and reporting accuracy
• Delivered compliance and system training to clients
• Provided client coaching and project mentoring
• Developed new product enhancements based on client feedback

Principal B-BBEE Consultant at BEE Analyst (2017-11 – 2022-07)

• Managed own portfolio of clients across all Sector Scorecards
• Conducted gap analyses and strategic implementation planning
• Prepared audit-ready verification files
• Advised clients on B-BBEE compliance and score improvement opportunities
• Monitored legislative updates and ensured client alignment
• Delivered compliance training where required

Employment Equity Specialist, Skills Development Facilitator and B-BBEE Assistant at Bee Prepared Consulting & Advisory (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Implemented integrated B-BBEE, Skills Development, and EE strategies
• Prepared and submitted Employment Equity reports
• Facilitated Skills Development Committees and training plans
• Managed WSP/ATR submissions and grant applications
• Developed compliance policies and client implementation plans

Skills Development Facilitator at Bee Advised (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Conducted skills audits and training needs analyses
• Managed SETA submissions and levy compliance
• Facilitated Employment Equity audits and submissions
• Assisted clients with strategic workforce development planning
• Implemented integrated B-BBEE, Skills Development, and EE strategies
• Prepared and submitted Employment Equity reports
• Facilitated Skills Development Committees and training plans
• Managed WSP/ATR submissions and grant applications
• Developed compliance policies and client implementation plans

Marketing Manager | Client Relations at Nexim Business Solutions (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Facilitated Employment Equity audits and submissions
• Managed SETA submissions and levy compliance
• Prepared verification files and procurement analyses
• Managed client relationships and compliance communication
• Developed marketing materials and company branding initiatives
• Marketing all Company Compliance requirements
• Insuring client relationships maintained monthly

MDP B-BBEE in B-BBEE Management Development Programme – UNISA (2020-01)

Skills Development Facilitator in Skills Development – Khulisane Academy (2013-01)

Diplomas in Somatology in Somatology – New You Hydro Academy (2002-01)

Matric Certificate – Jeppe High School for Girls (1999-01)