Zaria Govender
Senior Consultant / New Business Training and Development Manager
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About
Strategic school engagement, business development and stakeholder relationship professional with over 10 years of experience across higher education, student recruitment, sales, training and project management. Proven ability to build partnerships, execute engagement initiatives, coordinate events and drive conversion outcomes.
Experience
Senior Consultant | New Business, Training & Development Manager at Van Schaik Bookstore (2024-12 – Present)
- Lead business development initiatives within the education sector.
- Build relationships with schools and higher education stakeholders.
- Facilitate training programmes and customer engagement initiatives.
Direct Sales Consultant: Schools & Higher Education (2022-01 – 2024-11)
- Managed relationships with schools, colleges, and universities.
- Conducted school visits, presentations, exhibitions, and recruitment events.
- Managed customer pipelines and conversion initiatives.
Admissions & Registration Roles (2019 – 2021)
Supported student recruitment, admissions, and stakeholder engagement.
Head of Administration & Programme Writer at Londisizwe Youth Upliftment Programme
Managed youth programmes, partnerships, and community outreach.
Education
Master of Social Science in Gender Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Forensics & Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
