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Dr Cila Myburgh

@drcilamyburgh

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HR Expert, Strategist, Analytical Thinker, Work/Organizational Psychologist, Educational Expert

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and strategic impact in education, Organizational Design and Development

Dr Cila Myburgh is a registered Industrial (Work and Organisational) Psychologist, certified Change Practitioner, and senior international HR, Organisational Development and Change Management Reform Lead with over 20 years of experience supporting large-scale public-sector and institutional reform programmes.

She has led and advised on complex reforms across central banks, government authorities, statutory bodies, and higher-education systems in South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and South Asia. Her expertise spans operating model and organisational design, HR and talent management reform, governance frameworks, performance management systems, and leadership-led change.

Dr Myburgh is recognised for translating strategic plans, legal mandates, and international technical assistance (including IMF and donor-funded recommendations) into practical, implementable organisational and HR reforms, and for working effectively with Boards, Ministers, Governors, senior executives, and multi-stakeholder environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Management & Strategy Consulting

Current

Independent Practice

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

As a Consulting Psychologist, I lead international public sector HR projects focusing on operating model design and provide strategic consulting services in the higher education sector. My role includes governance compliance, personal coaching, and advising C-suite executives on workforce training and development strategies.

Organizational Development Change Management Compliance Coaching HR Consulting Strategic Planning Team Building Future of Work

Current

Senior Lecturer

Current

University of Pretoria

Apr 2020 - Present (6 years)

I develop and deliver curriculum for a master's module on the Future of Work in Strategic Human Resource Management, focusing on preparing students for evolving HR landscapes.

Curriculum Development Human Resources Management Teaching Higher Education Student Engagement Research Learning Assessment Public Speaking

Director of Enrolment and Student Administration

University of Pretoria

Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 (6 years 9 months)

I established and led a newly integrated department for enrolment and student administration, managing all student administrative functions and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.

Enrolment Management Compliance Leadership Budget Management Strategic Planning Process Optimization Stakeholder Engagement Data Analysis

Organizational Design Project Leader

University of Pretoria

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (11 months)

Led a project to redesign the operating model for student services, focusing on departmental mergers and institutional change management to enhance service delivery.

Organizational Design Change Management Project Management Process Improvement Team Collaboration Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Communication Problem Solving Data Analysis

Enrolment Manager

University of Pretoria

Jan 2007 - Mar 2014 (7 years 2 months)

Managed enrolment strategies and administrative processes to meet institutional targets, overseeing application and admission management for thousands of students annually.

Enrolment Strategies Admissions Data Analysis Policy Development Process Optimization Communication Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Compliance

Consulting Psychologist

AproLab

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)

Provided psychological consulting services for recruitment and training, administering psychometric tests and developing assessment tools for local companies.

Training Development Data Analysis Client Engagement Test Administration Problem Solving Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pretoria

PhD, Industrial Psychology

2014 - 2019

Activities and societies: Predicting Academic Success: Towards and Admissions Model (for a South African University).

Study contributed in developing an admissions model based on granular race and gender analysis of longitudinal data over a period of 6 years.

University of Pretoria

Master of Commerce, Human Resource Management

2001 - 2004

Grade: Cum Laude

Completed her MCom in Human Resource Management (Cum Laude) at the University of Pretoria, focusing on advanced HR strategies and practices.

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), Human Resource Management

2000 - 2002

Grade: Cum Laude

Achieved a BCom (Hons) in Human Resource Management (Cum Laude) at the University of Pretoria, emphasizing the application of HR theories in organizational settings.

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management

1998 - 2001

Grade: Cum Laude

Obtained a BCom in Human Resource Management (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria, laying the foundation for her career in industrial psychology and human resources.