
Carol Tladi is a Social Work professional with over 30 years of extensive experience across the full spectrum of South African social services. Currently employed by the National Department of Social Development, her career reflects a lifelong commitment to human welfare, moving from frontline clinical practice to executive national leadership. She serves as the manager for the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC). Carol’s career spans healthcare at Groote Schuur Hospital, correctional services in juvenile and adult maximum security facilities, community tribal offices, disability services at the Cape Town Civilian Blind Society, and substance abuse rehabilitation at SANCA.