Robin Baloyi

Strategic CEO and executive leader with 20+ years' experience driving organisational transformation, commercial growth, operational excellence, and governance maturity across private, public, and non-profit sectors. Recognised for leading multi‑disciplinary teams, restructuring complex organisations, and building high‑performance cultures that deliver measurable, sustainable results. My leadership track record spans CEO, Chairperson, President, Non‑Executive Director, and Senior Executive roles.

I have overseen multi‑million‑rand operations, managed large-scale restructuring programmes, strengthened governance and compliance systems, and delivered financial improvements through disciplined cost control, revenue optimisation, and strategic capital allocation. With deep expertise in organisational design, financial modelling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, I bring a systems-thinking approach to leading medium and large enterprises through growth, turnaround, and transformation. I am a member of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (M.Inst.D.) and a trusted advisor to boards and executives alike, spanning financial services, technical, media, manufacturing, and consulting services sectors.

Chairperson, Advisory Board - Career Indaba® - South Africa (National Scope)

(2025-01)

National talent development initiative focused on youth employability and workforce readiness.

• Provide national governance oversight, strategic direction, and policy alignment.
• Lead multi-sector stakeholder engagement across government, education, and industry.
• Institutionalised performance dashboards, governance protocols, and impact measurement systems.
• Guide long-term sustainability planning, funding strategy, and scenario modelling.

President - Gauteng Tennis Association (GTA) - Johannesburg

(2021-01 - 2025-01)

Provincial federation with complex operations, compliance requirements, and multi-stakeholder networks.

• Led province-wide strategy, operational performance, and stakeholder partnerships.
• Strengthened governance, IFRS-aligned financial reporting, and audit standards.
• Implemented anti-corruption measures and enhanced organisational integrity.
• Drove innovation, sustainability initiatives, and gender equity programmes.

Non-Executive Director - Tennis South Africa (TSA) - Pretoria

(2021-01 - 2024-01)

Served on Audit, Risk & Ethics, REMCO, Finance, Innovation, and Transformation committees.

• Provided independent oversight, governance leadership, and strategic challenge.
• Evaluated investment opportunities and guided organisational performance.
• Chaired Transformation & Development Committee; Vice-Chair of Finance & Innovation.
• Strengthened compliance, risk controls, and board effectiveness.

Independent Consultant – Organisational Design & Governance Advisory - Self-Employed - Johannesburg

(2022-01)

• Led major OD redesigns for political caucuses and non-profit entities.
• Designed compensation frameworks, job grading systems, and performance architectures.
• Built HRIS import tables, dashboards, and governance frameworks.
• Delivered restructuring roadmaps aligned to mandates, budgets, and compliance requirements.

CEO & Founder - Eritha Holdings - Johannesburg

(2012-01 - 2023-01)

Multi-sector business spanning metals fabrication, glazing, and risk/management consulting.

• Grew business from 2 to 40 employees; delivered multi-million-rand projects.
• Held full P&L accountability; improved profitability through cost optimisation and diversification.
• Implemented financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies.
• Negotiated high-value contracts, strengthened supplier partnerships, and expanded revenue streams.
• Reduced operational costs by 20% through process optimisation and technology adoption.
• Achieved 95% customer satisfaction and strong client retention.
• Built high-performing leadership teams and reduced turnover by 25%.
• Implemented governance, risk, and performance frameworks across the business.

Director - Trudon (Yellow Pages) - Johannesburg

(2013-01 - 2014-01)

• Directed commercial insights, pricing, analytics, and revenue optimisation.
• Strengthened product profitability, market expansion, and sales compensation frameworks.
• Delivered insights to Exco and guided strategic decision-making.

Director - DStv Media Sales (Multichoice) - Johannesburg

(2011-01 - 2012-01)

• Led research, analytics, and business insights for Africa operations.
• Enhanced client targeting, pricing models, and commercial strategies.
• Supported Group Exco with data-driven decision-making.

Senior Manager - Deloitte - Johannesburg

(2011-01 - 2011-12)

• Led cross-border consulting engagements across Africa.
• Managed multi-million-rand portfolios and senior client relationships.
• Delivered strategic, operational, and commercial solutions.

Head: Business Insights - Standard Bank

Deal Manager & Quantitative Analyst - Nedbank

Investment Analyst - Momentum Wealth

Equity Trader - Dynamic Wealth

Process Engineer - SAMES

Process Technician - NATREF

Maths Teacher - Lyttelton Manor High School

Lecturing Assistant - University of Pretoria

Actuarial Analyst Assistant - Alexander Forbes

Masters for Professionals - Business - IU International University of Applied Sciences (2024-01)

B.Sc. - Maths/Stats (Financial Modelling) - UNISA

B.Sc. - Actuarial Science & Financial Mathematics - University of Pretoria

N.D. - Chemical Engineering - University of Johannesburg