The Story
In 2011, Maggie Mojapelo co-founded The Human Touch with a mission to transform business management across all areas of an organisation. Today, she’s a pioneering force in reshaping how companies operate and integrate their people strategies with overall business objectives, reflecting resilience, passion, and a commitment to continuous learning throughout her journey.
“It’s not about what you’ve done; it’s about what you can do.”
Maggie Mojapelo
Founder of The Human Touch
The Mission
To strive to create long-term relationships with all our clients by partnering with them to provide consistent, high-value-adding solutions.
The Vision
To provide successful solutions to optimise business performance through people.
The Values
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.
What makes us different
Strong analytical approach to Consulting
Belief that every client is unique and needs to be understood in that manner
40+ years of experience in the Human Resource and Management field
Women-led and managed
Clear, easy-to-follow and fit-for-purpose processes
Emphasis on end-to-end solutions and exceptional service quality