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The Team

Skilled, passionate, and committed to making an impact

Our teams are united by our vision to create more responsible businesses in Africa. Set apart by many years of specialised knowledge and experience, we’re able to provide our clients with the solutions they need to address existing issues at the source, while mapping the way forward sustainably and responsibly.

The Management Team

Sara Clancy

Executive Director
  • Located in The United Kingdom / The Gambia

Emarie van Schalkwyk

Head of Audits
  • Located in South Africa

Rosie Akester

Head of Advisory
  • Located in the United Kingdom

Richard Carter

Finance Director
  • Located in the United Kingdom

"What I love most about working at Partner Africa is the committed team that I work with and our genuine desire to improve working conditions. I also have great respect and compassion for the companies we work with who have embarked on their responsible business journeys with the intent of trading more ethically."

— SARA CLANCY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Audits Team

Emarie van Schalkwyk

Head of Audits
  • Located in South Africa

Kathy O'Grady

Auditor Training Manager
  • Located in South Africa

Natalie Thomas

Scheduling Manager
  • Located in South Africa

Richard Okonji

Audit Coordinator
  • Located in Kenya
Partner Africa member

Engelinda Janse van Rensburg

Certification Scheme Manager & In-house Training
  • Located in South Africa

Valerie Nasimiyu

Audits & Quality Coordinator
  • Located in Kenya
PA Member

Charity Muema

Audit Coordinator
  • Located in Kenya
PA Member

Jo-Ann September

Audit Coordinator
  • Located in South Africa

Jana Louw

Social & Certification Audits Coordinator
  • Located in South Africa

Asavela Mteto

Trainee Social Auditor and Administrator
  • Located in South Africa

"Being a Partner Africa employee has helped me achieve many new skills and professional growth as I started as a part-time office cleaner and now am a full-time office assistant."

— MERCY WAMBUI, SUPPORT TEAM, KENYA

The Advisory Team

Rosie Akester

Head of Advisory
  • Located in the United Kingdom

Chiara Giaccari

Senior Responsible Business Consultant
  • Located in Italy
Partner Africa member

Janie Swanepoel

Senior Responsible Business Consultant
  • Located in South Africa

Miriam Mogotu

Responsible Business Consultant
  • Located in Kenya

"I am passionate about the industry and excited about the changes occurring in livelihoods of people in Africa on a daily basis. Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change."

— NATALIE THOMAS, ETHICAL AUDITS TEAM

The Support Team

Antony Omondi

Finance Manager
  • Located in Kenya

John Smale

Operations &
Special Projects Manager
  • Located in South Africa

Edwin Tharianga

Finance Assistant
  • Located in Kenya

Bea Lubbe

Invoicing & Debtors Clerk
  • Located in South Africa

Are you ready for your business to be run more responsibly?

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Championing responsible business in Africa

Partner Africa is a proud member of the Gorta Group alongside Self Help Africa, TruTrade, and United Purpose. Together we are dedicated to reducing poverty and suffering through innovation and enterprise.
© Copyright 2025 Partner Africa is a Company Limited by Guarantee, UK No. 7770647. Charity No. 1144815. APSCA membership number: 11600038. Kenya and SA reg: Kenya Reg. CF/2011/63741. South Africa Reg. 2012 / 223431 / 12
Give us a call or
send us an email
Audit Enquiries
audits@partnerafrica.org
Advisory Enquiries
advisory@partnerafrica.org
Training Enquiries

training@partnerafrica.org

Project Enquiries

projects@partnerafrica.org

Linkedin
Nairobi
+ 254 (0) 713 000111
+ 254 (0) 20 216 1586
Cape Town
+27 (0) 21 680 5397
+27 (0) 83 265 9036
London
+44 7749 149 777
Partner Africa is a proud member of the Gorta Group alongside Self Help Africa, TruTrade, and United Purpose. Together we are dedicated to reducing poverty and suffering through innovation and enterprise.
All rights reserved © Copyright 2025 Partner Africa is a Company Limited by Guarantee, UK No. 7770647. Charity No. 1144815. APSCA membership number: 11600038. Kenya and SA reg: Kenya Reg. CF/2011/63741. South Africa Reg. 2012 / 223431 / 12
Give us a call or
send us an email
Audit Enquiries
audits@partnerafrica.org
Advisory Enquiries
advisory@partnerafrica.org
Training Enquiries

training@partnerafrica.org

Project Enquiries

projects@partnerafrica.org

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Linkedin
Nairobi
+ 254 (0) 713 000111
+ 254 (0) 20 216 1586
Cape Town
+27 (0) 21 680 5397
+27 (0) 83 265 9036
London
+44 7749 149 777
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