Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind Affinity People Development
Valencia Ellse
Founder & Skills Development Specialist
Monia Castro
HR Specialist & Industrial Psychologist
Rethabile Makhanda
HR Graduate & Operations Intern
Affinity People Development
Founded in 2016 by Skills Development Specialist Valencia Ellse, Affinity People Development brings more than 30 years of expertise to organisations seeking practical and compliant transformation support. Backed by a network of experienced professionals, we deliver high-quality solutions that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
In 2023, Affinity People Development acquired accreditation with QCTO as a Skills Development Provider (SDP).
Accreditation Number: 01-QCTO/SDP120923155741
Vision
To contribute to South Africa’s transformation agenda through working hand in hand with business on their transformation strategies, advising on compliance requirements as well as the best possible training solutions to enhance employee performance and improve productivity. To become the preferred supplier of training solutions that yield tangible results, and increase the pool of skills available for real growth in an economy shared by all.
Mission
To empower organisations to meet South Africa’s transformation objectives through expert compliance support and strategic advisory services. We provide clear direction, robust frameworks, and tailored solutions that help businesses navigate legislation confidently and achieve real, measurable progress.
Code of Ethics
- To conduct business with utmost integrity.
- To deliver a quality service that exceeds customer expectations.
- To provide solutions that contribute to transformation.
- To deliver trainings solutions that offer tangible tools that can shift individual behaviour and increase business productivity.
- To respect our clients, our suppliers, and internal customers, treating others the way we want to be treated.
- To value our stakeholder contribution, never forgetting that their satisfaction is critical to our business success and continued existence.
- To embrace a philosophy of continuous improvement constantly striving towards best practice solutions.