Our Fearless Leaders

At SACAP’s helm is a dynamic and cohesive team:
• Dorothy Brislin, SACAP’s able Registrar, always strategising and guiding
• Des le Roux, Chief Operations Officer ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Sam Moyo, Chief Finance Officer handling all things finance-related

Dorothy is a determined person who loves a challenge. Born in Ermelo, she has also lived in Cape Town and Mozambique. Her studies included interior architecture at Wits Technikon and obtaining her BA Honours in Media and Communication. She has worked in film, media and education; and was involved in setting up a number of development NGO’s. In her spare time she enjoys movies, tai chi, books and plays cello. In Feb 2010, Dorothy completed her 2nd year in office as the Registrar at SACAP. She was employed for her knowledge and experience in organisational change management in the Public and Development sectors and conceives of SACAP as an instrument of transformation in the built environment.

Des is an independent thinker who dances to the beat of her own drum. She was born in Port Elizabeth, but spent most of her life in Cape Town until she relocated to Johannesburg six years ago. Her career took her from teaching to law school; after which she worked for the City of Cape Town and Parliament. Before she joined SACAP in August 2009, she was an independent Management Consultant. She has been involved projects in 23 other countries, including USA, Scotland, India, Australia,New Zealand, Malawi, Nairobi, the Netherlands and Sudan. Her favourite pastimes include dancing, listening to jazz, reading, eating out and going to the theatre.

Sam is a team-player and enjoys the roles of motivator and initiator. He joined Sinclair’s Chartered Accountants, UK, as an articled clerk. Before joining SACAP he was a financial consultant for Ngubane & co. (Chartered Accountants). Sam is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and holds a diploma qualification of the Institute of Costs and Management Accountants. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
To relax he plays tennis, watches soccer, listens to jazz and loves going to the theatre.