Lerato Matlakala
About Lerato Matlakala
Lerato Matlakala serves as the Head of Careers SA at Investec, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in recruitment and human resources, she has accumulated extensive experience in various roles within the industry, including previous positions at Norton Rose Fulbright and Edcon.
Work at Investec
Lerato Matlakala currently serves as the Head of Careers SA at Investec, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Recruitment Consultant Lead at Investec from 2019 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to the recruitment strategies and talent acquisition processes within the organization, leveraging her experience in the field.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before her current role at Investec, Lerato Matlakala worked at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Recruitment Coordinator from 2014 to 2015. She also held a position as an HRBP - Talent Acquisition Practitioner at Edcon for one month in 2014. Additionally, she was an Associate at DAV Professional Placement Group from 2013 to 2014, gaining valuable experience in recruitment and human resources.
Education and Expertise
Lerato Matlakala studied at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in LLB Law from 2012 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources and recruitment, equipping her with the necessary skills to navigate complex employment and legal matters.
Career Timeline
Lerato Matlakala's career spans various roles in recruitment and human resources. She began her professional journey as an Associate at DAV Professional Placement Group in 2013. Following that, she worked at Edcon for a brief period before joining Investec as a Recruitment Consultant in 2015. After four years in that role, she transitioned to Norton Rose Fulbright before returning to Investec, where she has continued to advance her career.