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Professional Curriculum Vitae
Mr Louis Nel Louw
20 Bosloerie Ave
Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, Gauteng
0157
South Africa
+ 27(0)83 780 2145
tau@telaconsulting.co.za
South African
ID Number: 660813 5006 082
SA Passport Number: A04544510
Areas of Expertise
Business Management
Human Capital Development
Human Resources Management
Contract Management
Marketing and Sales
Client Relations
Policy & Procedure establishment and
implementation
Tactical Training and Consulting
Motivational Speaker
Preferred Positions
Operational Management
Training Management
HR Management
Senior supporting role to above
Professional Work Experience
Tela Consulting Services 2006 – Current
Designation: Consultant & Owner
Company Profile: Tela Consulting Services is a consulting company which mainly specialises in the Human
Capital Development and Management fields. The company was established in 2006, and serves as a vehicle to
create sustainable income and growth for the shareholder. There is only one shareholder, who is in fact the
business through his knowledge, skills and experience, and through his vast network of influential contacts.
Responsibilities:
Human Capital Development Consulting.
Human Resource Management Consulting.
Development of Human Resources related Policies and Procedures.
Investigator in disciplinary matters.
Prosecutor in disciplinary hearings.
Acts as Chairperson in disciplinary hearings.
Marketing and Sales – Preparing of Tender Responses & Presenting Tender Solutions.
Linking different stakeholders to identified opportunities to the benefit of all involved.
Tactical Training and Consulting.
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Highlights:
Tender Consultant for the second largest trade union in South Africa, FEDUSA.
Management Consultant for the Royal Bafokeng Institute, which forms part of one of the richest
kingdoms in Southern Africa, The Royal Bafokeng Nation.
Assist with establishment of the following training institutions for the Royal Bafokeng Nation:
o Hospitality School
o Engineering School
Acting as advisory consultant for the Royal Bafokeng Institute.
Establishment of new processes, procedures and systems to enhance quality of training presented.
Establishment of new processes, procedures and systems to enhance efficiency of company human
resource utilization and productivity.
Presenting VIP Protection Training to the Namibian Police, Directorate VIPP. Subjects include:
o Mental Preparation
o Observation
o Firearm Training
o Hostage Survival
o Identification of Explosives
o VIP Protection
University of South Africa (UNISA) 2013 – Current
Designation: eTutor (Contract to Contract basis)
Company Profile: Unisa is a reputable, comprehensive, flexible and accessible open distance learning
institution that is motivating a future generation. Unisa offers internationally accredited qualifications and
have world-class resources. Unisa’s vision “towards the African University shaping futures in the service of
humanity” drives it to find answers to Africa’s educational and developmental problems.
Responsibilities:
eTutor 200 learners per semester for the subject Contextual Studies
Facilitate online delivery of tutorial material
Manage student’s learning experience online
Facilitate student’s interactions with their peers online
Provide students with academic and technical support online
Desto (Pty) Ltd
Designation: Various positions and responsibilities, including:
Chief Operating Officer
Marketing and Sales
Critical Performance Area Manager: Compliance and
Human Capital
Quality Manager
Educational Specialist
2000 - 2014
Company Profile: Desto is an Education, Training and Development Company, as well as a Consulting and
Recruitment House with many consultants placed at various government departments and the private
sector. Desto was established in 1994 by amalgamating various companies and closed corporations.
Subsequently Desto was registered as a Private Further Education and Training (FET) College in 2008.
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Responsibilities:
As Chief Operating Officer:
Marketing and Sales
Human Resources Management
Logistical Management
Training Centre Management
Financial Management
Legal Contracts
Contract Negotiation
Liaison with high profile clients in government and corporate environments
Strategic Planning
Development and implementation of policies
Advisor to the Company Board of Directors
As Critical Performance Area Manager: Compliance and Human Capital
Establish, implement and maintenance of company policies and procedures
Advise Board of Directors on legal matters (labour related)
Human Resources Management
Human Capital Development
As Quality Manager
Establishment, implementation and maintenance of company policies and procedures, in support of
training presented, and to ensure adherence to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Programme Management – Including marketing, contract management, client relations and project
management
As Educational Specialist
Advice and support to Company Management
Programme and Project Management
Development of Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators regarding educational policies, procedures and
teaching methods
Highlights:
Served as Committee Member for the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) regarding the
National Qualification Framework (NQF).
Invited to address a National Growth Conference about Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises and
Skills Development. (Google Natgrowth Louis Louw)
Invited to address an International Conference regarding Work and Learning, but due to other
responsibilities could unfortunately not except and honour the invitation.
South African Police Service 1985 – 2000
Last Designation: Captain
Responsibilities:
As Commissioned Officer 1993 - 2000
Acting Commander: Decentralized Training – Area Pretoria
Provincial Coordinator: Tactical Training Gauteng
SWAT Training Commander – Area Pretoria
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National Guardian Committee Member – Tactical Training – SA Police Service
As Non-Commissioned Officer 1985 - 1993
Involved with general policing tasks
Involved with crowd control
Involved with tactical training
Highlights:
Served on several National Committees regarding Tactical Training in the South African Police Service.
Education
Qualification Institution Year
Master Degree in Adult Learning and Global Change University Western Cape 2007
Certificate in Basic Business Finance University of South Africa
(UNISA)
2007
Advanced University Diploma in Education, Training and
Development – Cum Laude
University of Potchefstroom
North West, South Africa
2002
Certificate: Project Management Technikon Pretoria 2001
National Diploma: Police Administration Technikon SA 1992
National Senior Certificate South African National
Department of Education
1984
Note: The Master Degree was presented as a collaborative programme by four universities worldwide.
These universities were:
o University of the Western Cape (Custodian University for South African Students)
o University of Linkhoping – Sweden
o University of British Colombia – Canada
o University of Technology, Sydney – Australia
This degree was a structured degree with a thesis at the end of the programme, and was presented by
means of internet applications to ensure that all students all over the world could attend the online classes
presented by professors from the different universities.
Extensive experience was gained in online teaching methods and principles, and online teaching and
learning is now advocated to all clients where distance and costing cannot always allow for face-to-face
programmes.
Due to above-mentioned experience, able to communicate and work with people from different
backgrounds, cultures and educational levels and believe systems from all over the world, on a face-to-face
and/or online basis.
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Other Relevant Courses
Successfully completed a year online personal development programme presented by well-known
author and speaker Bob Proctor. The programme is based on Positive Psychology.
Qualified Moderator
Qualified Assessor
Project Management – Technikon Pretoria
Tactical Instructors Course – SAPS Maleoskop
Qualified Shooting Range Officer – SAPS Maleoskop
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Awards
Awarded several honorary certificates and medals during career – 1985 to present.
Cum Laude achievement for Advanced University Diploma in Education, Training and Development,
completed in 2002.
Languages
Afrikaans (Home Language)
English (Speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency)
Location and working abroad
I am currently residing in Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa, where I am a property owner.
Although based in Pretoria, South Africa, I will be able to travel nationally and internationally to fulfil my
duties and responsibilities.
References
Reference letters and referee contact details to be provided upon request