Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa, January 2025 – Dr. Akona Makoboka has been named the Vice President: Global Employee Relations at Makosi, where she will lead global strategies in employee relations, compliance, and diversity initiatives. Her expertise in navigating complex, cross-functional global business environments makes her well-suited to this strategic role.
Dr. Akona has been an integral part of Makosi for over two years, previously serving as the Employee Relations, Policies and Compliance Lead. In this role, she spearheaded initiatives to address global labor relations challenges, streamline compliance frameworks, and enhance organizational equity through innovative policies and strategies.
Prior to joining Makosi, Dr. Akona was an Employee Relations Lead at Accenture, where she contributed to global acquisitions, policy development, and dispute resolution. Her tenure at Smollan as Group Employee Relations Manager saw her directing labor relations across Africa, developing compliance frameworks, and driving transformation initiatives.
Her earlier roles include serving as Industrial Relations Manager at AVI Limited and Employee Relations Manager at TFG (The Foschini Group), where she managed extensive employee relations portfolios across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.
About Makosi
For over 15 years, Makosi has provided agile workforce solutions to the accounting and audit industry, delivering unmatched quality through its proprietary tech-enabled platform, Luna. Leveraging a global community of Chartered Accountants, Makosi helps firms optimize operations, scale service lines, and achieve over 30% cost savings. Its innovative approach empowers firms to focus on growth and client success while addressing workforce constraints with flexibility and precision.
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