Our Team
RACS is driven by a team of passionate transformational change agents who are critical, collaborative, and creative problem-solvers. We serve as a think tank for conflict resolution and effective change management, employing measured approaches to address even the most complex challenges.
Our Core Team
Our dedicated team shares our vision and values, collectively exploring diverse avenues of intervention to provide holistic solutions for our clients.
CRAIG ARENDSE
Chief Executive Officer
The founder of RACS, Craig Arendse is a
mediation and conflict resolution specialist.
WESLEY LEVENDAL
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Wesley is a well-rounded specialist in mediation and a highly-competent negotiator and facilitator.
MELANIE FEBRUARY
Chef Business officer
Melanie February brings extensive experience and expertise to her role as the Chief Business Officer at RACS.
Lesley Bam
Chief of Strategy
Lesley Bam is a dynamic change agent with a passion for driving transformation.
KIRSTEN ARENDSE
Senior Manager: Marketing and Communications
Kirsten oversees the daily operations of our marketing and communications.
AMAAN PHIRI
Senior Manager: RACS Practices
An out-of-the-box thinker, Amaan is highly skilled in Business Development.
Nafisah Berhadien Abzal
Office Manager
Nafisah ensures that the projects’ administration, schedules, and daily operations are running smoothly.
Cory Daniels
Hospitality Manager
As our Hospitality Manager, Cory oversees our portfolio of properties and client experiences, ensuring excellence and satisfaction in every interaction.
Liam Rangoli
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Liam has a deep understanding of the industry and brings innovative strategies to his role as Project Development Manager at RACS.
ZONWABISILE Dingiswayo
Manager: Transport Interventions
A practising admitted attorney with an LLB degree from the University of Limpopo, Zonwabisile is adept at litigation, divorce matters, conveyancing, and settlement agreements.
Stephanie Philander
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Stephanie is an experienced marketing pro, poised to drive impactful campaigns and enhance RACS’s brand.
Ashleigh Damons
Executive Assistant
Ashleigh is a recent addition to the RACS family and provides management with key project and administrative support.
Nobulali Pikashe
Projects Administrator
Nobulali facilitates the general administration activities and manages the front desk of the RACS Head Office.
Channa February
Projects Administrator
Channa February provides administrative assistance and project support within the RACS Transport Practice.
Seth Hanekom
Finance Administrative Assistant
In his role, Seth handles various finance administrative tasks with a strong work ethic and exemplary customer service skills.
Khanya Tyali
ADMINISTRATOR
Khanya contributes significantly to RACS’ Marketing and Communications Team by overseeing general admin functions.
Donavan Goliath
Senior consultant: Leadership Capacity Development
Donavon is our Communication Expert. A long-time collaborator of RACS.
Our Consulting Staff
We collaborate with a professional community of developers.
Rene Ngwenya
RACS Consultant
A capacity building & institutional change professional with an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Management, René supports two practice areas.
Bradley Case
Senior Consultant - Asset and Finance Development
With a diverse career spanning accounting, client relationship management, offshore trading, and hedge fund expertise, Bradley is a seasoned professional in the realm of finance and asset development.
Gershwin Fortune
Urban Transport Specialist
Gershwin, a highly skilled Urban Transport Specialist at RACS, boasts an exceptional background in the field.
Our Tech Team
We are proud and privileged to collaborate with an amazing network of diverse professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
JULIAN HURLEY
DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT & VIDEOGRAPHER
Julian is a core part of our marketing team, where he assists in the visual communications and branding of RACS.
Elana de Beer
Web Development & Graphic Design Consultant
A creative problem-solver, Elana specialises in brand development and supports RACS with web design, development, and graphic design.