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and professional operations compliance. Moreover,
all personnel consulting in human resources
management, recruitment and placements are
registered members of various professional bodies
and associations, namely the South African Board
of People Practice (SABPP), the Health Professions
Council of South Africa ( HPCSA ), the South African
Reward Association (SARA) and the South African
Career Development Association (SACDA). Recently
Powerpoint Lifestyles also embarked on a journey of
accreditation as an organisation as per international
standards.
The above-mentioned professional bodies ensure
members are held accountable and they commit
to continuous professional development which is a
foundation Powerpoint Lifestyles (Pty) Ltd adheres to
ensuring ethical consulting /service practices. approach delivers transformative results to both her
team and the clients.
Amanda Swana
Amanda Swana excels as a seasoned Human Consultants
Resources professional with a focus on talent Powerpoint Lifestyles’ consultants have a multitude
management across varied sectors including mining, of strengths and experience across all sectors which
manufacturing, engineering, finance, accounting ensures the provision of a range of solutions and
and information technology. Amanda has over services that enable the growth and development
nine years of experience, which has been dedicated of organisations.
to the development of business through human Powerpoint Lifestyles has adopted the strategy of
capital. Her passion for humans and the development empowering and mentoring employees so that they
thereof speaks for itself. Amanda holds a Masters in become ethical business consultants. In addition,
Industrial Psychology and continuously gains industry Powerpoint Lifestyles ensures the team is kept abreast
knowledge through continued training.
as to the growing ever changes within the human
Central to Amanda’s leadership is her unwavering resources technology systems to ensure quality service
commitment to quality assurance management. provision. This approach ensures that Powerpoint
She rigorously maintains high service standards in Lifestyles provides quality professional services as per
strategic human resource business management, their motto.
tailored to develop and adhere to labour laws. The consultants within the business seek to partner
Amanda’s proficiency in employment equity, work with clients by assessing compliance to labour laws,
skills planning, and annual training reports ensures the organisation’s human capital strategies and human
that compliance is seamlessly woven into all business resource systems. Their dedication ensures high
processes.
service standards leading to customer retention and
An enthusiastic proponent of skills and career satisfaction.
development, Amanda not only designs but also Powerpoint Lifestyles invests in world class human
leads corporate workshops designed for each client resource techniques, and they are continuously
according to industry sector and client human advancing their recruitment and placement methods.
resource development needs.
Essentially, the company understands that the business
The Powerpoint Lifestyles team ensure that these landscape is always changing, and that sustainable
workshops are in line with current market trends, human resources are critical for businesses to remain
facilitating strategic human resources team building relevant and retain a competitive edge. For this reason,
and advancing employee wellness programmes. they foster a culture of agility through leading change
She and her team’s initiatives are designed to management strategies and proactive building of
cultivate an optimal relationship between employees long-term, symbiotic relationships with all their clients.
and employers, driving significant strategic In addition, their strategic organisational development
transformations within organisations/companies.
interventions are customised to enhance each
Amanda is a true definition of a modern-day leader company’s performance and culture, aligning with
whom whether she is spearheading a workshop or their objectives while fostering sustainable growth and
strategic workforce development, Amanda’s dynamic adaptability in today’s dynamic business landscape.

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