annual report 2011
Since the IJR’s formation in 2000, the Institute has grown from being a small NGO with only a handful of staff to a medium-sized organisation, with a staff complement of 23. The Institute employs a skilled team of professionals and operates with a flat structure with a small leadership team, headed by the executive director. In January 2011 a human resource consultant was appointed on a part-time basis to provide a dedicated people-management service to the organisation and to oversee all aspects related to planning, acquisition, development and retention of staff. This appointment has benefited the organisation considerably by
ensuring that important elements of staff satisfaction, work-life balance and compliance with labour laws are in place, and therefore the Institute will continue this relationship. Furthermore, a comprehensive review formed the basis of a range of ongoing activities throughout the year. All staff members have fixed-term contracts of employment, conditional on funding. Contracts of employment vary between two and four years, dependent on seniority and importance to the organisation
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Prof. Brian O´Connell (chairperson) Prof. Don Foster (deputy chairperson) Dr Fanie du Toit (executive director) Ms Louise Asmal Ms Nasima Badsha Dr Jaco Barnard-Naudé Prof. Hugh Corder Prof. Lourens du Plessis Prof. Charlyn Dyers
Prof. Lovell Fernandez Dr Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Justice Richard Goldstone Adv. Dumisa Ntsebeza Prof. Jeremy Sarkin Ms Glenda Wildschut Rev. Dr Spiwo Xapile Ms Makano Morojele Prof. Gerhard Kemp
Prof. Brian O´Connell (chairperson) Prof. Don Foster (deputy chairperson) Dr Fanie du Toit (executive director) Mrs Louise Asmal Dr Jaco Barnard-Naudé Prof. Lovell Fernandez Dr Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Rev. Dr Spiwo Xapile
Policy and Analysis Programme
Jan Hofmeyr
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Kate Lefko-Everett
Margo Newman
Ayanda Nyoka
Allan Ngari
Justice and Reconciliation in Africa Programme
Dr Tim Murithi
Friederike Bubenzer
Anthea Flink
Marian Matshikiza
Aquilina Mawadza
Webster Zambara