Melani has worked in the insurance industry since 2002. She holds an LLB degree, and is admitted as an advocate of the High Court. She is a member of the National Bar Council of South Africa, and is also an Associate Member of the Insurance Institute of South Africa.
Melani brings with her experience in short term insurance (including liability and professional indemnity insurance), the healthcare sector by virtue of her former employment at the Council for Medical Schemes, and most recently FAIS as an Assistant Ombud at the FAIS Ombud. She has a keen interest in and passion for governance and compliance.
Apart from being a mom to two busy young boys, Melani is actively involved in animal rescue and welfare.