Rajen Naidoo

Chieta Regional Manager for KZN/EC

Currently employed as Regional Manager for KZN/EC – Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority ( CHIETA )

Working career started of as school teacher of Mathematics and Physical Science. Taught for 7 years. Subsequently obtained a degree in Industrial Psychology and Development Administration.

Joined Engen Refinery in production and later moved to training and development as NQF co-ordinator. Main function was to serve as a link between the organisationand the Chemical Seta focussing on introducing the NQF to the organistion. Represented the petroleum sector on the Chemical Industries Standards generating body of Chieta, responsible for qualifications design and was part of the team that initaily registered the chemical operations quailifications on the NQF through the South African Qualifications Authority.

Serves on the advisory board for Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at DUT and SASCE KZN Regional Chairperson.

Current job function is to drive skill developmentinitiatives by establishing strategic partnerships and project implementation in line with Chieta’s vision.