KACHNÉ ROSS

Manager: People and Skills Development
Kachné is entrusted with propelling the educational trajectory of practitioners within the South African wine industry. Key initiatives within the people and skills development programme include the introduction of a cutting-edge cloud-based people management solution, the South Africa Wine Learner Management System, which is about to revolutionise the workforce dynamics in the wine industry.

EDEN MARLAINE DU PLESSIS

Officer: People and Skills Development
Eden Marlaine holds the position of the People and Skills Development Officer at South Africa Wine. The portfolio call to action is to pave the way for an adaptive learning and development environment within the South African wine industry. Her role specifically focuses on the smooth integration of digitally tracking the industry talent pool and utilising this data to underpin the skills gaps within the industry. Through coordinated efforts, she ensures that these opportunities are effectively delivered and accessible to individuals seeking personal and professional growth within the South African wine industry.

NATASHA LODEWYK

Administrative Assistant
As an administrative assistant, she offers comprehensive support to the Transformation & Development department, and the South Africa Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB) and Industry Advisory programmes. Her role encompasses office management and coordination and ensuring our departmental administrative efficiency.