About
The Human Touch
We are a premium people and performance consulting company dedicated to partnering with organisations that aspire to create and sustain a high-performing culture. Our expertise sets us apart as the trusted advisors for solving complex business challenges, so much so that even the leading consulting firms turn to us for guidance. We don’t just provide off-the-shelf solutions; instead, we work closely with you to thoroughly understand your unique challenges and design tailored solutions that drive meaningful change and success.
Meet our Founders
Maggie Mojapelo
Maggie Mojapelo is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years experience as a senior executive in business. Her experience spans across both local and global blue-chip companies. The companies she worked for include IBM (Senior HR Manager), Nedbank (HR Director), Avon Justine (HR Director) and Coca Cola South Africa (HR Director).
Following her successful career in corporate, Maggie established The Human Touch - an end-to-end business management consulting firm. She leveraged on her skills and expertise to lead and steer the company from its embryonic stage to the solid business it is today. The company has produced some of the talent occupying executive and leadership roles in companies locally and globally. In addition, Maggie also sits on the Boards and Committees of different companies. This has enabled her to drive the respective companies’ growth, profitability, sustainability and governance. Maggie is a true change agent. She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator and mentor. She is passionate about developing young professionals and giving back to her communities and country.
Henley University (UK) MBA graduate
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Wits Business School), Advanced National Diploma in HR Management (UNISA SBL).
Boards and Committees
Non-Executive Director:ESCAP SOE Ltd, RMA, RML, Haleon, GSK Pharmacy and OCTODEC Investment Ltd
Meet our Founders
Mahlasedi Mojapelo
Mahlasedi is an experienced business management consultant with more than 10 years practical experience in the profession. She is one of the founders of The Human Touch. Mahlasedi is a BCom Marketing graduate from the University of Johannesburg. Upon completion of her junior degree, Mahlasedi worked as a marketing professional at InterBrand Sampson Branding, Professional Provident Society (PPS) and Avon Justine. Mahlasedi’s main areas of strength as a business management consultant include business strategy development, big-picture thinking, process development and implementation facilitation.
Mahlasedi joined the company as a full time employee in 2018. Her background and experience in Marketing as well as expertise in Advertising enabled her transition and growth into a solid business management consultant in the company. Mahlasedi is highly passionate about finding and maintaining a balance in life.
Institute of Marketing Management
B Comm Honours Marketing Management
UCT
Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic HR Management
Meet our Founders
Getty Simelane
Getty, a founder of The Human Touch, has over 25 years of experience in human resources leadership across industries such as FMCG, industrial chemicals, telecommunications, and investment banking, at both the executive and board levels. Her extensive background spans both public and private sectors.
For the past 20 years, Getty has served on numerous boards and committees, including those for major companies, state-owned entities, and municipal organisations in Johannesburg and KZN. Notably, she was Chair of the Boards for City Power, Joburg Development Agency, Joburg Water, and Pikitup in Johannesburg, and served with the KZN Growth Fund, Property Development, and KZN Film Commission in KZN. She also had a nine-year tenure with SANBS, including four years as Chair of the Board. In the private sector, Getty has been involved with Deltamune, KLT, and T-Systems SA, where she remains a board member. Currently, she serves on the boards of AHRI, Tshikululu Social Investment, and the Profmed medical aid board of trustees. Passionate about youth development, Getty mentors aspiring leaders as part of her commitment to giving back.
University of Bath (UK)
MPhil graduate
Unizul,WITS, NORTHWESTERN(USA)
BA Social Work, HDPM, EDP
Maggie Mojapelo
Head of New
Business Development
Maggie Mojapelo
Head of New
Business Development
Meet our Founders
Maggie Mojapelo
Maggie Mojapelo is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years experience as a senior executive in business. Her experience spans across both local and global blue-chip companies. The companies she worked for include IBM (Senior HR Manager), Nedbank (HR Director), Avon Justine (HR Director) and Coca Cola South Africa (HR Director).
Following her successful career in corporate, Maggie established The Human Touch - an end-to-end business management consulting firm. She leveraged on her skills and expertise to lead and steer the company from its embryonic stage to the solid business it is today. The company has produced some of the talent occupying executive and leadership roles in companies locally and globally. In addition, Maggie also sits on the Boards and Committees of different companies. This has enabled her to drive the respective companies’ growth, profitability, sustainability and governance. Maggie is a true change agent. She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator and mentor. She is passionate about developing young professionals and giving back to her communities and country.
Henley University (UK) MBA graduate
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Wits Business School), Advanced National Diploma in HR Management (UNISA SBL).
Boards and Committees
Non-Executive Director:ESCAP SOE Ltd, RMA, RML, Haleon, GSK Pharmacy and OCTODEC Investment Ltd
Mahlasedi Mojapelo
Head of Executive Search
and Senior Consultant
Mahlasedi Mojapelo
Head of Executive Search
and Senior Consultant
Meet our Founders
Mahlasedi Mojapelo
Mahlasedi is an experienced business management consultant with more than 10 years practical experience in the profession. She is one of the founders of The Human Touch. Mahlasedi is a BCom Marketing graduate from the University of Johannesburg. Upon completion of her junior degree, Mahlasedi worked as a marketing professional at InterBrand Sampson Branding, Professional Provident Society (PPS) and Avon Justine. Mahlasedi’s main areas of strength as a business management consultant include business strategy development, big-picture thinking, process development and implementation facilitation.
Mahlasedi joined the company as a full time employee in 2018. Her background and experience in Marketing as well as expertise in Advertising enabled her transition and growth into a solid business management consultant in the company. Mahlasedi is highly passionate about finding and maintaining a balance in life.
Institute of Marketing Management
B Comm Honours Marketing Management
UCT
Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic HR Management
Getty Simelane
Co-Founder
Getty Simelane
Co-Founder
Meet our Founders
Getty Simelane
Getty, a founder of The Human Touch, has over 25 years of experience in human resources leadership across industries such as FMCG, industrial chemicals, telecommunications, and investment banking, at both the executive and board levels. Her extensive background spans both public and private sectors.
For the past 20 years, Getty has served on numerous boards and committees, including those for major companies, state-owned entities, and municipal organisations in Johannesburg and KZN. Notably, she was Chair of the Boards for City Power, Joburg Development Agency, Joburg Water, and Pikitup in Johannesburg, and served with the KZN Growth Fund, Property Development, and KZN Film Commission in KZN. She also had a nine-year tenure with SANBS, including four years as Chair of the Board. In the private sector, Getty has been involved with Deltamune, KLT, and T-Systems SA, where she remains a board member. Currently, she serves on the boards of AHRI, Tshikululu Social Investment, and the Profmed medical aid board of trustees. Passionate about youth development, Getty mentors aspiring leaders as part of her commitment to giving back.
University of Bath (UK)
MPhil graduate
Unizul,WITS, NORTHWESTERN(USA)
BA Social Work, HDPM, EDP
How we enable people and performance
We empower your team to thrive with our people-first approach, personalised strategies, and ongoing support, promoting a culture of growth and success.
Why our customers choose us
Strategic
Business Impact
Opt for our services to drive strategic initiatives and achieve tangible business results, ultimately contributing to the creation of shareholder value.
Bespoke
Solutions Design
Select us for our tailored approach to addressing organisational challenges, with customised strategies designed to enhance productivity, foster a performance-driven culture, and promote growth.
Thought
Leadership
Choose us for our comprehensive support, starting with a thorough organisational analysis, followed by ongoing assistance through training, coaching, and feedback mechanisms to ensure sustained improvement.
Engaged
Talent
Choose us for our expertise in attracting and retaining engaged talent, creating a great workplace with an attractive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
Our process
How we make it happen.
Analyse
We understand your current environment to ensure that our solutions and implementation approaches are relevant.
Design
We design relevant solutions based on the outcome of the analysis to address your business requirements.
Implement
We execute the designed solutions by deploying and configuring them within your environment, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to your operations.
Embed
We ensure the sustainability of solutions through the transfer of knowledge and skills.
Next Steps
Are you wasting time or losing money with off-the-shelf solutions, not achieving the resounding success you’ve been striving for?
Our people are performance management experts who guarantee the results your business needs.