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Dharmeta Makan is a strategic business and Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning human capital management, organisational development, and, more recently, the real estate industry. Her diverse career reflects a unique combination of people leadership, commercial acumen, and client-focused service, enabling her to deliver exceptional outcomes across multiple sectors.
She has successfully partnered with executive leaders to align people strategies with organisational objectives, transforming HR into a strategic business function that drives operational excellence and sustainable growth across the manufacturing, logistics, retail, education, and non-profit sectors. Over the past five years, she has expanded her professional expertise into the real estate industry, where she has applied her business, negotiation, and relationship management skills to assist clients in making informed property investment and lifestyle decisions while building long-term, trusted relationships.
Dharmeta holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand, an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of South Africa, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Regent Business School. Her strong academic foundation, combined with extensive executive leadership experience, enables her to approach business challenges strategically while maintaining a strong focus on people, performance, and commercial outcomes.
In her real estate career, Dharmeta has built a reputation for professionalism, integrity, experience, she provides clients with strategic guidance throughout the property buying and selling process, ensuring informed decision-making and positive outcomes. Her ability to understand clients' needs, negotiate effectively, and build lasting relationships has become a defining feature of her success in the property sector.
Fluent in English, Afrikaans, Gujarati, and Zulu, Dharmeta is passionate about helping organisations and individuals achieve their goals. Her career demonstrates a commitment to excellence, ethical leadership, and continuous professional growth, positioning her as a trusted advisor in both human capital management and real estate.
A commercially astute and results-driven professional, Dharmeta combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic, people-centred leadership style. Whether advising organisations on workforce strategy or assisting clients with significant property decisions, she is recognised for delivering practical solutions, fostering trust, and creating long-term value.