Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Africa 2027

Tshegofatso Dirane

Tshegofatso Dirane is a passionate people leader with over 10 years of experience in the retail HR space, dedicated to helping people and businesses thrive together. Having built her career across leading retail brands in South Africa, she currently serves as Head of People at Pandora Jewellery South Africa, where she leads people and culture initiatives that support business growth, employee engagement, and organisational success.

With a strong interest in employee engagement, employee experience, organisational culture, and thought leadership, she is passionate about creating meaningful workplace experiences that enable individuals and teams to perform at their best. She is recognised for her strategic approach to people leadership, balancing business performance with a genuine commitment to developing inclusive, high-performing cultures.

She holds a Master’s degree in strategic human resource management, which she leverages to translate people insights into business strategy and drive organisational effectiveness. She is a passionate advocate for the evolving role of HR as a driver of transformation, leadership excellence, and the future of work, and enjoys sharing insights that help organisations strengthen the connection between people, culture, and performance.