News & Views September 2023

N E W S & V I E W S • S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 3 35 Natasha Cluckie Legal Advisor – Head Office Natasha Cluckie was appointed as Legal Advisor. She will be assistant the Corporate Services Manager and Legal Counsel by attending to legal and compliance matters as required. A BCom LLB graduate and Admitted Attorney. Natasha brings a wealth of experience having worked for Redfern and Findlay Attorneys, specialising in employment and educational law. Prior to that she completed her articles at Tomlinson Mnguni James Attorneys. She also worked at KMPG in the forensics department as an assistant investigator. What made you choose NCT: I welcomed the opportunity to diversify my skills and gain new experience and to further my career in corporate setting and when the NCT position became available, this was the perfect opportunity. Having worked with Danny, Neels and Jean regularly during my time as an attorney at Redfern and Findlay Attorneys, and meeting the folks at the mills, I got good insight into the organisation and its culture, and it seemed to be me, to be just a really “lekker” place to work. Motto you live by: “One man’s freedom fighter is another man’s terrorist” – it is always a matter of perspective.” Jabulile Clarice Ngubane Finance Intern – Head Office Jabulile Ngubane has been appointed as a Finance Intern at Head Office. Jabu was a cleaner for nine years, five years at BLU cleaners and four years at NCT. However, that was not her aspiration in life and knew she was capable of doing more. She registered to study part-time while working at NCT for a Diploma in Financial Management which she has successfully completed and has also obtained a Certificate in Health and Safety. What made you choose NCT: I chose NCT because it is a reputable company that takes care of its employees. Here at NCT I can grow my skills, knowledge and learn new things. Motto you live by: I thrive for excellence. Divash Hariparsad Bookkeeper – Tree Farming Divash Hariparsad was appointed as Bookkeeper in the Tree Farming department. He possesses a Bcom in Accounting degree and a post-graduate Diploma in Taxation. Divash completed his articles at Mooere Stephens where he later become an Accounting Supervisor. He later moved to Morar Inc, where he also took up the reins of Accounting Supervisor. What made you choose NCT: I saw an opportunity to contribute to an exciting, forward-thinking, and fast-moving company. I feel I can do so with my experience and knowledge. When I began looking for a new position, I purposefully sought out companies that are committed to integrity, philanthropy, innovation, and NCT ranks at the top of the list. Inspirational quote: “Do not judge me by my successes; judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Nelson Mandela New Appointments

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