29/08/2025
✨ Behind every successful Learnership journey is a leader who makes transformation happen.
For over 15 years, that leader has been Maria, our Senior Manager at Transcend and the driving force behind our Learning & Development team.
Maria’s expertise spans across:
✔️Recruitment and placement of learners, including those living with disabilities
✔️Managing projects end-to-end with a strong grounding in B-BBEE
✔️Coordinating large-scale programmes, including Thungela’s Youth Skills Programme in Mpumalanga
Over the years, Maria has built a reputation for her ability to align learners with client needs, ensuring not just compliance, but meaningful impact for businesses and communities alike.
🌸 This Women’s Month, we celebrate Maria’s 15+ years of leadership, impact, and dedication to transformation. She has helped countless learners gain access to opportunities and guided businesses to create inclusive workplaces that empower young people and persons with disabilities.
We also want to recognise our valued partner, Makwande Careers. Their expertise in recruitment and hosting solutions has been instrumental in supporting our learners — from creating environments that are inclusive and growth-oriented, to ensuring that young talent is matched with opportunities where they can thrive. Together with Maria’s leadership, Makwande Careers plays a vital role in turning potential into real transformation.
Maria, your story is a reminder that transformation is built on consistency, passion, and collaboration. We see you. We celebrate you.