Lisa Garson – Director

Inspired by her Human Resources experience in NGOs, Lisa founded Action Appointments 17 years ago with Ruth who now runs the Joburg satellite office. After many years in the business she is still passionate about recruiting for the development sector. ‘The most exciting part of my work is placing someone in a key role in an NGO or development agency and making a tangible difference to people’s lives. Running this agency is a privilege. I interact with very interesting people engaged in making the world a better place. I could not do this without my staff - who are as passionate as I am and who make Action Appointments such an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.’

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Olivia Ngweni - Recruitment and HR Manager

With a National Diploma in HR, Olivia started working at Action Appointments 10 years ago as a receptionist and has worked her way up to the position of Recruitment and HR Manager. She thus has an in depth understanding of all aspects of the recruitment process in the development sector. ‘I really enjoy helping to make a difference in people’s lives. One of the highlights for me is placing candidates who have been out of work for a while.’  

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Tracy Nyman – Recruitment Consultant and Assistant Director

Tracy came to Action Appointments with a background in government a B Admin degree. ‘I enjoy interacting with clients and candidates from all over Africa and abroad. Recruitment is not just about filling positions. It is about matching compatible people and organisations so both can thrive.’

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Keshia Grovers – Office Manager

Keshia has a degree in business administration (BBA) and a background in government. ‘I enjoy the challenges of working in the dynamic environment of recruitment in development. I am motivated by the fact that I am contributing to a sector that is working to improve the quality of people’s lives.’

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Melissa Asia - Office Administrator

Melissa has obtained a National Diploma in IT and has developed an interest in Recruitment. “I really enjoy working in the Recruitment Environment, especially in the NGO sector. It is a good feeling to make a difference in people’s lives”

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Sylvia Joka - Housekeeper

Sylvia has very good housekeeping experience. "I love working with Action Appointments because the staff are really friendly and it is a pleasant working environment".

Ruth Underwood – Director

Ruth began her career teaching in township schools in the early 1980’s and has continued to work in the non-profit sector ever since. After a number of years directing and managing education projects she and Lisa founded Action Appointments in 1994. ‘The development sector is very dynamic and inspiring and it’s always a joy to meet and interact with people from all over the world who are committed to making a difference to people’s lives.’

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