Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sive is a seasoned grants and operations management professional with deep expertise in the nonprofit and public sectors, established over her 18-year career. She began her career in biotechnology research grant management and has since developed extensive experience in the full grant lifecycle—from proposal development and monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE) to risk mitigation and strategic opportunity identification.
She has worked with several South African government funding agencies and global NGOs, leading the management of multi-year budgets and supporting executive leadership in strategic planning and operations. Her work has consistently focused on enhancing organisational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering meaningful partnerships. With a strong track record in nonprofit operations, Sive has designed and implemented policies and systems that support ethical, transparent, and accountable grant-making and operations. Her portfolio includes work in health, education, research, advocacy, and youth development, including key roles in HIV and global health advocacy through international NGOs. She holds a BSc Degree, Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Management and in Public and Development Management and certification in Finance and M&E.