Valdene Southon

Valdene Southon is an experienced project manager and executive assistant currently employed at the University of Stellenbosch since March 2007, where responsibilities encompass providing administrative support to senior executives, managing travel arrangements, and implementing an electronic filing system. In addition, Valdene serves as an executive assistant and merchandising and services controller at Distell, focusing on merchandise management for brands in Southern Africa. Previous roles include senior secretary to the director at Cluver Markotter Inc., handling liquor license applications and correspondence with various liquor boards. Valdene holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Future Studies from Stellenbosch Business School and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of South Africa.