I have more than 10 years experience in both the NGO and private sector on community development, community engagement, stakeholder engagement and programmes management. I am also highly experienced in projects implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing. Notable achievements in my professional experience include; publication of a case study on communities' experiences in public participation; development of tools to improve service delivery in communities; training 100 KwaZulu Natal municipal officials on Housing Processes and Policies; securing funding of R350, 000.00 for emergency housing at Ezinketheni, Pietermaritzburg; training more than 300 Community Based Organisation members on Housing Consumer Education and Sustainable Livelihoods; and the production and publication of a booklet and DVD on How to Start Enterprises in Remote Areas.