WHAT IS COMENSA
COACHES & MENTORS
OF SOUTH AFRICA
Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA), a non-profit company and public benefit organisation established in 2006, continues to serve as the globally and SAQA recognised, self-regulatory, professional body for coaching and mentoring in South Africa. [NPC 2005/017895/08 and PBO 930062515].
We provide a platform for stakeholders to engage, educate, exchange, and evolve in pursuit of best practice. To achieve this we ensure the professional competence of coaches and mentors and support their ongoing evolution through the promotion of ethical behaviour and continued education, and networking opportunities within our coaching and mentoring community.
WHAT IS COMENSA
COACHES & MENTORS OF SOUTH AFRICA
Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA), a non-profit company and public benefit organisation established in 2006, continues to serve as the globally and SAQA recognised.
THE BOARD OF COMENSA
ABOUT COMENSA
COMENSA is led by a volunteer group of our members, all of whom are coaching or mentoring professionals. The portfolio chairs constitute our board.
Veronica Wantenaar
Veronica is an executive coach, coach mentor, coach supervisor and global change and transition specialist. She is a Director of Chameleon Skills based in UK and South Africa. With over 35 years of business consulting she works with organisations, teams and individuals.
Mokadi Max Mathye
Mokadi Max Mathye (CMP, F.Inst.D, MA,MBL, MPhil, PBCP) is the Director and National President of Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) since 22nd May 2019 and is currently serving his second term subsequent to 20th May 2021. He is also the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of COMENSA.
Ashnee Naidoo
Ashnee is an Executive and Life Coach. She has been a member of the COMENSA’s Social and Ethics Committee for 3 years and has chaired the committee for the last 2 years. She is currently serving her second term as the chair of the committee.
André Retief
André Retief is a Life and Business Coach and NLP Practitioner. As a Change Facilitator, he is passionate about people development and growth. He is a COMENSA Senior Coach and Credentialing Evaluator. André is the Founder and Director of AR Coaching Institute (Pty) Ltd, which conducts Coaching, Mentoring and Training of Coaches and Mentors.
Jeremy Clampett
Initially a teacher of languages by training, then a leader of a large national youth organization by calling and conviction and for the past fifteen years a life and business coach as his encore career.
Sally Witherden
Sally is a Transitional Career & Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, serving her first term as Chair of the Marketing Committee. She has over 30 years of marketing experience, coaching and mentoring many young graduates to become marketers over the years and now focuses on career and life change on all levels.
David Davis
David Davis (Ba. Hons. MBA) is a Leadership, Business and Financial Coach with extensive Executive and Director experience in multiple industries, cultures, and international levels. David is the Founder/Director of BeyondPossible, which provides Leadership Development, Business Coaching and Financial Inclusion development to many well-known organisations nationally and internationally. David Chairs the Investigations Portfolio Committee.
Theresa Vivian Moila
Theresa Vivian Moila is a qualified Social Worker with an MBA. She has over 20 years experience in Senior Management positions. She has done coaching and mentorship for more than 15 years. She is the current Chairperson of the new established Audit, Risk and Finance (ARF) Committee.
CHAPTER CHAIRS
Mohau Mphomela
| Mohau Mphomela | Incoming Chairperson | gpchair@comensa.org.za |
| Joyce Baloyi | Chapter Secretary | gpsecretary@comensa.org.za |
| Vesper Nkoane | Events Secretary | Vsprnkn8@gmail.com |
| Motshidisi Letloenyane | Membership | motshidisid@gmail.com |
| Peter Manyaka | Additional Events Member | |
Alison Coates
| Alison Coates | Chair | kznchair@COMENSA.org.za |
| Rajeshree Dessai | Deputy Chair | kzndeputychair@comensa.org.za |
Claudio Chiste
| Claudio Chiste | Chair | wcchair@comensa.org.za |
| Paul Finnigan | Deputy Chair | wcdeputychair@comensa.org.za |
| Merlinda Abrahams | WC Events | wcmembership@comensa.org.za |
| Teresa Muller | Membership Secretary | wcsecretary@comensa.org.za |
Reuben Rammbuda
| Reuben Rammbuda | Chair | lpchair@comensa.org.za |
| Maishibe Mabelebele | Deputy Chair | lpdeputychair@comensa.org.za |
| Cathy Ramokgopa | Secretary | lpsecretary@comensa.org.za |
Ashnee Naidoo – (Committee Chairperson) – sec@comensa.org.za
Gerard Mofolo – (Committee Deputy Chair) – gerard@iggleconsulting.com
Claudio Chiste (Team Member) – claudio@claudiochiste.com
Bongi Ndimande (Team Member) – coachbongie@hisgraceconsultancy.com
André Retief (Chair) – mcsc@comensa.org.za
Yolandi Dercksen (Deputy Chair) – tpp@comensa.org.za
Florus Prinsloo (Secretary) – doc@synapticmentor.co.za
Jo Searle(Team Member) – jo@sacoachingcentre.co.za
Dr. Bill Price (Team Member) – bill.price@me.com
Sean Fenn (Team Member) – skafenn@outlook.com
Gizelle McIntyre (Team Member) – gizelle.mcintyre@gmail.com
Nobuntu Tintelo (Team Member) – nobuntulo.tintelo@icloud.com
Toniah Khumalo (Team Member) – toniah@toniahkhumalocoaching.co.za
Jeremy Clampett (Chair) – jeremy@clampett.net
Kirti Carr (Deputy Chair) – kirti@lightsanctuary.co.za
Dominque Nass (Secretary) – dnass@workandplay.co.za
Joanne Searle (Team Member) – jo@sacoachingcentre.co.za
Phil Ridgwell (Team Member) – ridgwellphilip@gmail.com
Gorette Doria (Team Member) – gorette@thepdi.co.za
Lloyd Poelmann (Team Member) – lpoelmann@gmail.com
Mohau Mphomela (Team Member) – mmphomela@gmail.com
Jacques Myburgh (Deputy Chair) – throughthelinecoaching@gmail.com
Dr. Jabulile Msimango-Galawe (Team Member) – info@drjbiz.co.za
Rosieda Shabodien (Team Member) – Actualizelab@gmail.com
Sally Witherden (Chair) – marketing@comensa.org.za
Livashnie Chetty – livashnie55@gmail.com
Mandla Sibindi – mandlas@unakoconsulting.co.za
Peter Bremner – Peter@3peaksconsulting.co.za
Dr Phumzile Mmope (Deputy Chair and representing the Western Cape Chapter) – info@drphumzilemmope.com
Maishibe Mabelebele (Limpopo Chapter) – mashibej@yahoo.com
Vesper Nkoane (Secretary and representing the Gauteng Chapter) – vsprnkn8@gmail.com
David Davis – Chair: pcc@comensa.org.za
Steph Dawson-Cosser: steph@stephdawsoncosser.com
Janice Hanly: coach@janicehanly.co.za
Gerry Nel: gerry@gerrynelcoaching.co.za
Ilana Steyn: ilana@companypartners.co.za
Theresa Vivian Moila (Chair) – arf@comensa.org.za
Merlinda Abrahams (Secretary) merlinda@chameleonskills.com
Andre Retief – mcsc@comensa.org.za
Raynold Zondo – rzondo@gmail.com
Lesego Mothowamodimo – lesego@mothowamodimo.co.za
Tsietsi Telite – Tsietsi@coach3sixty.co.za
Khanysile Sibeko – sibekokhanyisile1@gmail.com
Cathy Ramokgopa – lpsecretary@comensa.org.za
Lloyd Poleman (Chair) – it@comensa.org.za
Ashnee Naidoo (Committee Chairperson) – sec@comensa.org.za
Gerard Mofolo (Committee Deputy Chair) – gerard@iggleconsulting.com
Claudio Chiste (Team Member) – claudio@claudiochiste.com
Bongi Ndimande (Team Member) – coachbongie@hisgraceconsultancy.com
André Retief (Chair) – mcsc@comensa.org.za
Yolandi Dercksen (Deputy Chair) – tpp@comensa.org.za
Florus Prinsloo (Secretary) – doc@synapticmentor.co.za
Jo Searle(Team Member) – jo@sacoachingcentre.co.za
Dr. Bill Price (Team Member) – bill.price@me.com
Sean Fenn (Team Member) – skafenn@outlook.com
Gizelle McIntyre (Team Member) – gizelle.mcintyre@gmail.com
Nobuntu Tintelo (Team Member) – nobuntulo.tintelo@icloud.com
Toniah Khumalo (Team Member) – toniah@toniahkhumalocoaching.co.za
Jeremy Clampett (Chair) – jeremy@clampett.net
Kirti Carr (Deputy Chair) – kirti@lightsanctuary.co.za
Dominque Nass (Secretary) – dnass@workandplay.co.za
Hudson Maila (Team Member)
Veronica Wantenaar (Team Member) – investigations@comensa.org.za
Jo Searle (Team Member) – jo@sacoachingcentre.co.za
Phil Ridgwell (Team Member) – ridgwellphilip@gmail.com
Jacques Myburgh (Deputy Chair) – throughthelinecoaching@gmail.com
Dr. Jabulile Msimango-Galawe (Team Member) – info@drjbiz.co.za
Rosieda Shabodien (Team Member) – Actualizelab@gmail.com
Sally Witherden (Chair) – marketing@comensa.org.za
Livashnie Chetty – livashnie55@gmail.com
Mandla Sibindi – mandlas@unakoconsulting.co.za
Peter Bremner – Peter@3peaksconsulting.co.za
Dr Phumzile Mmope (Deputy Chair and representing the Western Cape Chapter) – info@drphumzilemmope.com
Maishibe Mabelebele (Limpopo Chapter) – mashibej@yahoo.com
Vesper Nkoane (Secretary and representing the Gauteng Chapter) – vsprnkn8@gmail.com
David Davis – Chair: investigations@comensa.org.za
Steph Dawson-Cosser: steph@stephdawsoncosser.com
Janice Hanly: coach@janicehanly.co.za
Gerry Nel: gerry@gerrynelcoaching.co.za
Ilana Steyn: ilana@companypartners.co.za
Theresa Vivian Moila (Chair) – arf@comensa.org.za
Merlinda Abrahams (Secretary) merlinda@chameleonskills.com
Andre Retief – mcsc@comensa.org.za
Raynold Zondo – rzondo@gmail.com
Lesego Mothowamodimo – lesego@mothowamodimo.co.za
Tsietsi Telite – Tsietsi@coach3sixty.co.za
Khanysile Sibeko – sibekokhanyisile1@gmail.com
Cathy Ramokgopa – lpsecretary@comensa.org.za
Lloyd Poleman (Chair) – it@comensa.org.za
POLICIES
COMENSA’s policies serve as guidelines to
inform our and your decisions, and to
produce rational outcomes.
Below is a list of policies for which documents are provided. In addition you will be able to find important documents such as the minutes of our Annual General Meeting.
e.g Privacy policy
Behavioural Standards Framework for Coaching
Behavioural Standards Framework for Mentoring
COMENSA Code of Ethics and Conduct
COMENSA MOI Memorandum of Incorporation
Complaints Form – you have the right to lodge a complaint about a Coach, Mentor, Supervisor, Company, Office bearer or
Staff member.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Policy
Credentialing Policy for Coaching and Mentoring
Policy to become a Registered COMENSA Supervisor
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy for Coaching and Mentoring
Policies
Governing Documents (Click here to open)
RESEARCH
A wise man once said: “Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what
nobody else has thought.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
If we are not developing our ways of working, we will not be able to serve our clients who are constantly growing and changing. The purpose of COMENSA’s Research Portfolio Committee is to stimulate and encourage research among our coaches and mentors as well as students emerging in the field.
The body of knowledge in evidence-based coaching and mentoring practice is growing rapidly and it is important that members stay abreast with developments in the industry.
There are two approaches to research in this profession, namely academic research and practice-based research. Both of these approaches play a pivotal role in the growth and development of coaches and mentors, and members are encouraged to have a balanced view of both the practice or industry trends as well as the theoretical underpinnings.
We support student researchers by linking them to thought leaders in the field and guiding them to sources of information that will aid their academic research journey.
We have exciting plans to provide more specific research insights on this website. If, in the interim, you require any specific assistance, please send us an email.
Members are able to access our extensive Research Library including:
- Research relating to coaching and mentoring
- Useful links to research resources
- A showcase of research projects published by COMENSA members
If we are not developing our ways of working, we will not be able to serve our clients who are constantly growing and changing. The purpose of COMENSA’s Research Portfolio Committee is to stimulate and encourage research among our coaches and mentors as well as students emerging in the field.
The body of knowledge in evidence-based coaching and mentoring practice is growing rapidly and it is important that members stay abreast with developments in the industry.
There are two approaches to research in this profession, namely academic research and practice-based research. Both of these approaches play a pivotal role in the growth and development of coaches and mentors, and members are encouraged to have a balanced view of both the practice or industry trends as well as the theoretical underpinnings.
We support student researchers by linking them to thought leaders in the field and guiding them to sources of information that will aid their academic research journey.
We have exciting plans to provide more specific research insights on this website. If, in the interim, you require any specific assistance, please send us an email.
Members are able to access our extensive Research Library including:
– Research relating to coaching and mentoring
– Useful links to research resources
– A showcase of research project published by COMENSA members
AFFILIATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS & COLLABORATIONS
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
South African Board for People Practices (SABPP)
SIOPSA Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology (SIOPSA)
Professional Bodies against Racism in Coaching
Joint Global Statement Group (JGSG)
CoachHub
Global Code of Ethics (GCoE)
National Mentorship Movement (NMM)
AFFILIATIONS,
ASSOCIATIONS &
COLLABORATIONS
COMENSA is proud
to have the following affiliations, associations and collaborations.
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
South African Board for People Practices (SABPP)
SIOPSA Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology (SIOPSA)
Professional Bodies against Racism in Coaching
Joint Global Statement Group (JGSG)
CoachHub
Global Code of Ethics (GCoE)
National Mentorship Movement (NMM)
