Marthina van Niekerk

Manage a large, fluctuating portfolio of 30–50 client and stakeholder relationships across nine towns and service areas. Resolve complex, sensitive queries end-to-end. Coordinating across cross-functional teams, escalating where needed, and following through to resolution. Build lasting trust through clear communication, diplomacy and practical problem-solving.

Led community operations and relationship-driven initiatives, managing budgets, vendors and logistics end-to-end. Built business, stakeholder and community networks, established a structured ward-based engagement programme, and coordinated projects and events. Recruited, trained and mentored volunteers and support teams to strengthen engagement and delivery

Founded and ran an events, exhibitions and PR services business, conceptualising and delivering events and promotional campaigns from initial concept through to vendor coordination, media exposure and final delivery. Delivered a diverse portfolio of large-scale cycling events, bridal exhibitions, wine expos, automotive and tourism exhibitions.

Provided regional admin and coordination support across the Western Cape branch network — communication with principals and agents, international property exposure, and the annual awards and recognition event.

Professional certification in conflict navigation, mediation, and dispute resolution, with focus on structured approaches to managing conflict and facilitating constructive outcomes

Professional training in family law mediation, including mediation principles, psychology, divorce, parenting plans, domestic violence and advanced mediation skills.