Lucy Dimba

Lucy Dimba has been with ACCORD since 2004, and is currently the organisation’s Events Officer. After matriculating in 1992, she went on to do computer training and has since worked in a range of different fields, including the hotel industry and the medical profession. ACCORD represents a change for Lucy, and she is very happy […]
Keegan Thumberan
Keegan Thumberan joined ACCORD as a DTP Operator in February 2012. He has a National Diploma in Graphic Design and has worked predominantly in the print industry. He has previously worked at companies such as Tech Print, Alba Lithographers, Pinetown Printers, The End Studios (Signage and Design), iTalk Cellular (In-House graphic designer), Fresh Paint Advertising […]
Kavita Maharaj

Kavita Maharaj joined ACCORD as a Finance Officer in August 2010. She has a Bachelor degree in Accounting from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Since graduating in 2004, Kavita has worked in the Banking Industry as an accountant and auditor.
Buntu Siwisa

Dr Buntu Siwisa had returned to ACCORD as Senior Research Fellow in the Knowledge Production Department at ACCORD. Dr Siwisa previously worked at ACCORD as Manager of the Knowledge Production Department. He was a Rhodes Scholar (2000, St. Peter’s College) and a 2012 Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellow. Prior to this, he was a Senior Political […]
Petronella Mugoni-Sekeso
Petronella Mugoni was the Senior Programme Officer in the Knowledge Production Department at ACCORD. In this role, she contributed to the production and dissemination of high quality publications. Before joining ACCORD, Mugoni had 13 years of experience working in Africa-based regional and continental NGOs working on gender and development, women’s rights, HIV, sexual and reproductive […]
Joyce Chellan

Joyce joined ACCORD in December 2009 as our Administration and Human Resources Coordinator. She has a degree from the University of Witwatersrand specialising in Human Resources (HR) and studied further to obtain an Honours in Business Administration. She has since worked for such companies as The Spar Group, Woolworths and Unilever in an HR capacity.
John Ahere

John Ahere was the Coordinator of the Peacebuilding Unit at ACCORD. He led the coordination of the Operational Design and Planning for the Unit. He also coordinated the outputs and oversees the implementation of activities within the Unit. Among others, he was also tasked with Personnel and Financial Management of the Unit. John holds an […]
Jerushnee Moodley

Jerushnee joined ACCORD in 2009 as our Senior Finance Officer. She has a BCom Accounting qualification and completed her articles at Tselentis & Collett. Prior to working at ACCORD, Jerushnee worked for SA Canegrowers Association as an Assistant Supervisor and, Teichmann Plant & Hire Pty (Ltd) as an Accountant.
Jerome Sachane

Jerome Sachane is an international conflict resolution trainer and mediator with experience over 22 years, who has facilitated the resolution of a variety of community and interparty disputes in South Africa. Mr Sachane has been attached to the Burundi Peace Process from 1995, working across the political spectrum, facilitating dialogue and political transformation experiences between […]
Mr Josias de Kock

Mr Josias de Kock has held various senior level positions within South Africa’s banking and investment sectors, with nearly thirty years of experience. This includes having served as the former Chief Financial Officer for Premier Foods; and as Chief Risk Officer for the Sanlam Group. Other positions have included Head of Finance, Operations and Risk Management for […]