Human Resources Manager - Institute for Security Studies
Rekha Valabh is a Human Resources Manager at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria, South Africa, where she has worked since 2014. As part of the Human Resources team, she supports the full range of HR functions, including recruitment, payroll, performance management, and organisational processes. She has over 15 years of experience in human resources. Rekha started her career in the private sector before joining the ISS, where she now contributes to strengthening internal HR systems that support high-quality research and policy engagement. She holds a BA degree in Child and Family Psychology from the University of Johannesburg and a BCom degree with a specialisation in Human Resource Management from the University of South Africa. Rekha is passionate about fostering a supportive and professional workplace that enables staff to thrive and ensures that HR systems align with the institute’s mission and impact.