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Lize Vos

@lizevos

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Globally experienced VVIP pilot and hospitality professional delivering discreet, high-pressure service.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can manage complex travel and VVIP hospitality with discretion—supporting executives or diplomatic teams, coordinating logistics and meetings, and ensuring safety, training, and seamless, bespoke experiences.

I’m a globally experienced aviation and diplomatic hospitality professional, known for “discretion, precision, and excellence in high-pressure environments.” My career spans aviation, project management, interior design, emergency services, and executive-level diary and travel operations.

From 1981–2019, I completed “Advanced Emergency Medical & Fire Management Training (USA)” and served as “VVIP Hostess & Relief Co-Pilot for President Nelson Mandela.” I also provided flight service for “South African Cabinet Ministers” and President “Jacob Zuma,” coordinating elite travel with confidentiality and grace.

Across projects and operations, I’ve “managed international travel logistics” and supported high-level meetings, hospitality, catering, inventory, and compliance—including “Dangerous Goods Handling & Compliance” and “Staff Training in Hospitality Standards.” I’m also trained in “Interior Design,” led creative and hospitality functions for ELLEL Ministries (Glyndley Manor), and worked on luxury property developments and restoration projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

House Coordinator & Creative Lead

ELLEL Ministries

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Coordinated house operations and led creative department activities for ELLEL Ministries at Glyndley Manor, overseeing hospitality, training, and philanthropic initiatives. Recruited young people for UN missions.

Hospitality Coordination Training Delivery Recruitment support

Personal Assistant & Business Manager

BUA Group

Jan 2010 - Jan 2019 (9 years)

Served as personal assistant and business manager to Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, managing international travel logistics and coordinating high-level meetings. Provided confidential executive support and supported hospitality for presidential guests and Muslim families during Ramadan.

Executive Diary Management Travel Coordination Stakeholder Management Meeting Coordination Confidentiality Executive Support

Event Caterer & Fundraiser

African National Congress (ANC)

Jan 1991 - Jan 1999 (8 years)

Fundraised for the African National Congress (ANC) and provided event catering. Hosted private functions for the UN and embassies of the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Tanzania.

Fundraising Catering Event Planning Stakeholder Management Diplomatic Hospitality