Cila Myburgh - Consulting Psychologist & Director

Q: Where is Cila based?

Cila is based in Pretoria, South Africa and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Cila speak?

Cila speaks the following languages: Afrikaans (Native), English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Cila have?

Cila has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Cila has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Cila may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Cila's latest experience?

Cila's most recent position is Consulting Psychologist & Director at Independent Practice .

Q: What companies has Cila worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cila has worked for Independent Practice and University of Pretoria .

Q: Which industries is Cila most experienced in?

Cila is most experienced in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Cila most experienced in?

Cila is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Information Technology , and Human Resources . Cila also has some experience in Research and Development , Project Management , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Cila worked in recently?

Cila has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Cila worked in recently?

Cila has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Project Management .

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Pretoria, South Africa

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Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

South Africa

Consulting Psychologist & Director

Independent Practice

Lead HR and organisational design workstreams within large-scale institutional reform programmes
Advise senior leadership on governance arrangements, reform sequencing, and implementation readiness
Design and support change management, leadership engagement, and workforce enablement initiatives
Provide executive advisory support, coaching, and facilitation at Board and C-suite level
Lead the design and implementation of a modern organisational and governance model aligned with IMF Technical Assistance and the Strategic Plan 2025–2029
Develop a future-state HR and talent management architecture, including performance management, promotion, succession planning, and capacity-building frameworks
Translate organisational reform into role profiles, job descriptions, and reporting lines, ensuring accountability clarity and equitable staff placement
Design and deliver change management and leadership role-modelling initiatives to support reform adoption
Develop workforce planning and capability-building strategies aligned with future operational requirements
Designed departmental organisational structures and governance frameworks for the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
Clarified divisional and functional accountabilities to strengthen performance and decision-making
Led job design and performance logic development
Designed and implemented a comprehensive change management framework
Managed senior executive stakeholders and governance interfaces
Developed a five-year Strategic Plan for the Registrar’s Office at the Central University of Technology, approved by the University Council
Appointed as expert advisor to the Independent Assessor for a public university in South Africa’s Ministry of Higher Education & Training
Scoped institutional governance, human resources, ICT, finance, and student services
Contributed to a formal Ministerial report with findings and recommendations, subsequently published

Apr 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Senior Lecturer in Strategic Human Resource Management

University of Pretoria

Design and delivery of master’s-level curriculum on Strategic HRM and the Future of Work
Supervision of postgraduate research in organisational design, HR strategy, and change management

Sep 2015 - Jun 2022

6 years 10 months

Director of Enrolment & Student Administration

University of Pretoria

Established and operationalised the department within one year, aligning services with institutional strategy
Led complex, matrix-based operations covering recruitment, admissions, registration, examinations, graduations, student systems, and student services
Managed 4 Deputy Directors, 130 permanent staff, 50 temporary staff, and functional oversight of 100 decentralised faculty staff across five campuses
Ensured institution-wide compliance with governance frameworks, policies, and regulations
Managed departmental budget, workforce planning, and senior stakeholder engagement
Led digital transformation initiatives, including a fully online application system and pandemic business-continuity measures
Designed and implemented performance management and talent development approaches

Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

5 months

Acting Director of Academic Administration

University of Pretoria

Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

1 year

Project Leader: Organizational Design

University of Pretoria

Led an institution-wide operating model and organisational redesign of support services
Merged departments and redefined structures, roles, and workflows
Developed a comprehensive implementation and change management plan
Project scope included over 300 staff; recommendations and implementation plan formally approved

Jan 2007 - Mar 2014

7 years 3 months

Enrolment Manager

University of Pretoria

Managed institutional enrolment strategy to achieve rolling three-year enrolment targets
Oversaw large-scale admissions and registration processes for over 55,000 students annually
Led enrolment policy development and standard-setting across faculties
Served as functional owner of application and admissions systems (PeopleSoft Campus), including system design, testing, and user training

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Consulting Psychologist

Aprolab

Delivered psychological consulting services for recruitment, selection, and development
Administered and interpreted psychometric assessments and provided integrated feedback
Supported the design and validation of assessment instruments
Delivered formal training programmes focused on reasoning and problem-solving skills

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Education

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources, Research and Development, Project Management, and Strategy.

Operations

Information Technology

Human Resources

Research and Development

Project Management

Strategy

Summary

Dr Cila Myburgh is a registered Industrial (Work and Organisational) Psychologist, certified Change Practitioner, and senior international HR, Organisational Development and Change Management Reform Lead with over 20 years of experience supporting large-scale public-sector and institutional reform programmes.

She has led and advised on complex reforms across central banks, government authorities, statutory bodies, and higher-education systems in South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and South Asia. Her expertise spans operating model and organisational design, HR and talent management reform, governance frameworks, performance management systems, and leadership-led change.

Dr Myburgh is recognised for translating strategic plans, legal mandates, and international technical assistance (including IMF and donor-funded recommendations) into practical, implementable organisational and HR reforms, and for working effectively with Boards, Ministers, Governors, senior executives, and multi-stakeholder environments.

Skills

Public-sector And Institutional Reform
Hr Strategy And Talent Management Reform
Organisational And Operating Model Design Modelling
Governance And Accountability Frameworks
Performance Management And Promotion Systems
Workforce Planning And Capability Development
Change Management (Prosci® Certified)
Leadership Engagement And Role- And Competency Design
Executive Facilitation And Advisory Support
Stakeholder Engagement In Complex, Politically Sensitive Environments
Focussed Executive Team-building Sessions
Organisational Diagnostics
Job Profiling And Analysis
Psychometric Assessment (Mbti®, Adept-15, Saville, 15fq+, Apil-b / Tram)

Languages

Afrikaans

Native

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

University of Pretoria

PhD · Industrial Psychology · Pretoria, South Africa

University of Pretoria

MCom · Human Resource Management · Pretoria, South Africa · Cum Laude

University of Pretoria

BCom (Hons) · Human Resource Management · Pretoria, South Africa · Cum Laude

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

MBTI® Certified Practitioner

The Myers-Briggs Company

Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner

Design Thinking and Creativity for Business

INSEAD

Industrial Psychologist

South Africa HPCSA reg PS0091391

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Education 19.5 y

Avg length 4 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (South Africa)

Primary country South Africa

Expertise

Recent roles Consulting Psychologist & Director, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Human Resource Management, Director of Enrolment & Student Administration

Main industries Education, Professional Services, Government and Administration

Main business areas Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Cila based?

Cila is based in Pretoria, South Africa and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Cila speak?

Cila speaks the following languages: Afrikaans (Native), English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Cila have?

Cila has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Cila has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Cila may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cila be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cila would be well-suited for roles such as: Consulting Psychologist & Director, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Human Resource Management, Director of Enrolment & Student Administration.

What is Cila's latest experience?

Cila's most recent position is Consulting Psychologist & Director at Independent Practice.

What companies has Cila worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cila has worked for Independent Practice and University of Pretoria.

Which industries is Cila most experienced in?

Cila is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Cila most experienced in?

Cila is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology, and Human Resources. Cila also has some experience in Research and Development, Project Management, and Strategy.

Which industries has Cila worked in recently?

Cila has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Cila worked in recently?

Cila has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Cila's education?

Cila holds a Doctorate in Industrial Psychology from University of Pretoria, a Master in Human Resource Management from University of Pretoria, a Bachelor in Human Resource Management from University of Pretoria and a Bachelor in Human Resource Management from University of Pretoria.

Does Cila have any certificates?

Cila has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: MBTI® Certified Practitioner, Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and Design Thinking and Creativity for Business.

What is the availability of Cila?

Cila is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Cila?

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