Professional Background

Lynn van der Merwe is an experienced administrative professional with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, banking, office administration, client services, and stakeholder engagement. Currently supporting Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and Industry Liaison at the Central University of Technology, she manages SETA administration, compliance reporting, student support, stakeholder coordination, and operational management.

Having built a diverse career across the higher education, banking, recruitment, property, and corporate sectors, she has developed strong skills in office management, executive support, financial administration, and professional communication. Lynn has successfully completed the JICA Intermediate Training Programme, equipping her to mentor and prepare students for international skills development initiatives. Known for her strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and commitment to service excellence, she consistently contributes to effective operations, student development, and successful industry partnerships.

Areas of Expertise

• • Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Student Employability
• • Industry Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
• • Student Development & JICA Programme Preparation
• • Administrative Leadership & Project Coordination
• • Executive, Office & Operations Management