Melinda Smit

Melinda Smit is an experienced HR professional with a focus on people and culture, organisational development, and people strategy. Most recently, Melinda served as Director, People and Culture, Director, Organisational Development, and Group Manager, People Strategy at Silverchain Group from April 2020 to June 2024. Prior experience includes the role of Organisation Development Partner for Talent and Engagement at Northern Ireland Water, where responsibilities included delivering HR strategy initiatives and developing a future-focused culture. Melinda also held the position of HR Manager at Ticketmaster Entertainment, overseeing HR operations across multiple locations, and worked as an HR Advisor at Woolworths Plc, where collaboration with line managers aimed to enhance employee performance. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership from Deakin University and a degree in Human Resources Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.