Andrea Barends

Andrea Barends is an experienced Human Resources professional, currently serving as a Human Resources Manager at Media24 (Pty) Ltd since January 2015. Responsibilities include effective recruitment, employee relations advisory, payroll coordination, performance review implementation, and training needs assessment. Previous roles include Human Resources Officer at CPGR and SOLID WASTE TECHNOLOGIES SOUTH AFRICA, where recruitment and retention procedures were emphasized. Andrea began a career at Pioneer Foods- Ceres Beverage Company, progressing from Human Resources Trainee to Human Resources Clerk. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Stellenbosch University and several coaching certifications from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town. Additionally, Andrea holds an AIM Practitioner Certificate, specializing in Enneagram.