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Meet our National Committee
Meet the dedicated team behind IMA South Africa, committed to creating meaningful networking, learning and professional development opportunities for our members and the wider Assistant community across South Africa and the African region.
The National Team is based in Cape Town. Stay connected by following us on LinkedIn and engaging with the IMA Global page to connect with our wider international network.
National Marketing & Communications (MarCom) Officer (Interim) Young Professionals Ambassador Gretchen Bickerstaff E: marcomofficer@sa.ima-network.org E: youngprofessionals@sa.ima-network.org |
Governance Officer (Interim) Marié Victor E: governanceofficer@sa.ima-network.org |
Events Coordinator Elzaan Snyman E: eventcoordinator@sa.ima-network.org |
How Our Committee Works IMA South Africa NPC is led by a team of dedicated volunteers who serve on the National Committee. In accordance with the IMA Statutes, the National Chair, National Finance Officer and National Marketing & Communications (MarCom) Officer represent South Africa on the IMA International Council. The Governance Officer, Web Coordinator and Events Coordinator are additional National Committee roles that support the delivery of our communications, governance, member services and events. |
Meet the Directors of IMA South Africa NPC |
IMA South Africa NPC is a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC) governed by a Board of Directors that provides strategic oversight and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and governance standards. The Board, comprising experienced professionals, upholds ethical leadership, financial accountability, and the responsible use of resources.
Working within a defined governance framework, the Board supports IMA’s mission to advance the professional development of management assistants across South Africa and the broader African region. Its decisions are guided by a commitment to transparency, sustainability, and delivering sustained value to members and stakeholders.
Karin Vergeer Stellenbosch University |  Sonja de Wet Wellcore Training | 
Wildré Kok Stellenbosch University |
Zandri Swartz African Rain Collection |
Corrie Fourie National Chair and Founding Member (2018 - 2023)
| Corrie, the founding member and first Chair of IMA South Africa NPC, has enjoyed a distinguished and varied career. He is currently Manager: Global Accounts at HelmsBriscoe and previously served as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Fresenius Kabi South Africa. He began his career in 1980 with South African Railways as a Reservations Clerk. Over 13 years, he rose to the position of Chief Clerk before transitioning to a full-time role in the military within the HR environment, where he served on numerous committees and organised high-profile events. In 2002, Corrie moved to the corporate private sector, gaining valuable experience in various roles. | Throughout his career, Corrie recognised the importance of international networking for professional assistants. His search for an international association led him to EUMA (now IMA), where he became an individual member and was invited as a speaker in the Netherlands. Impressed by IMA's structure and operations, Corrie attended several international conferences and training sessions, advocating for the establishment of an IMA group in South Africa. In 2017, after garnering the support of ten members, IMA South Africa was ratified during the International Conference in The Hague. |
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