About Liz Mentor
I started my HR journey in an environment— where HR wasn’t a department, it was a person. That person was me.
Over the past 20+ years, I’ve led learning and development programmes, facilitated skills planning, submitted WSP/ATRs, and helped businesses build smart HR systems — often with little more than a spreadsheet and some trust.
I founded Liz Mentor Management Services to help growing businesses set up HR the right way — human-first, practical, and free from corporate bloat.
About Liz
I didn’t start in marketing — but marketing has always been part of my story.
I began my professional journey in a creative studio, followed by incentive travel design, where I learned how ideas become campaigns, and campaigns become results. In my later HR work, I used marketing every day — shaping employee value propositions, designing internal events, and building the kind of workplace culture people want to be part of.
Qualifications
I hold a National Diploma in Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) and an Advanced Fraud Examination qualification, blending people development with system-level thinking and process integrity.
I’ve also completed 13 certifications through AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR), covering everything from Strategic HR and Organisational Development to Learning Analytics and HR Transformation — ensuring my work is globally informed, locally grounded, and future-ready.
CPD & Courses
I’m a firm believer that learning never stops. My current CPD includes advanced studies in Organisational Development, participation in AI automation incubators, and hands-on exploration of learning systems, workflow tools and data-driven platforms.
Now, I bring that same strategic creativity to small businesses who need more than another “growth hack.” They need clarity, consistency, and someone who sees the real story behind their brand.
What I Believe
HR is About People — Not Paperwork
Too many small businesses treat HR like a compliance box to tick. But when done right, HR is a strategic advantage. It protects your people, strengthens your systems, and helps your business grow sustainably.
My work is built around clarity, consistency, and culture — because when people know where they stand, they can stand stronger.
HR is a Tool for Transformation
I believe in STARS — people Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
Some of the best people I’ve ever worked with didn’t come from formal backgrounds — they came from life, hustle, and hidden potential.
That’s why I champion Skills Development Facilitation, even when it’s outside of compliance. Because training and support don’t just tick boxes — they change lives.
What STARS Mean
STARS aren’t just learners. They’re doers. They’re the business owners building from scratch. The freelancers making it work. The learners who didn’t have access to formal education, but figured it out anyway.
STARS are what the modern workforce really needs. And in small business? They’re exactly the kind of people who create magic from limited resources.
We partner with businesses to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful growth — not just through marketing trends, but through strategy rooted in purpose.
What We Help With
- Onboarding & People Policies
- Employment Equity & BBBEE Strategy
- Skills Planning & Development
- HR Advisory for Growing Teams
- SDF Coaching for HR Officers
- Culture & Change Management
- Admin Support for Solo HRs
If it affects your people — we can help you build it right.
Let’s Build Your HR — Not Just Fill Out Forms
You don’t need a full HR department to lead well.
You just need structure, support, and someone who gets what it’s like to grow while still figuring things out.