Founder and Director
Christine van Heerden
Christine van Heerden, an expert consultant and trainer in the field of international protocol and etiquette. As a specialist in this field Christine continues to successfully share her knowledge and experience both national and internationally.
Christine gained her experience in this field whilst working as a protocol officer for the South African government in Washington, D.C. from 1986 tot 1990. Following her return to South Africa, she was instrumental in the establishment of a protocol division in a State department reporting directly to the State President. She is an accredited member of the prestigious Protocol & Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association (PDI-PA)
Ms Van Heerden has completed her Honours degree in International Politics, specializing in International Political economy; and is currently enrolled for a MA degree in Politics with the University of South Africa. Apart from being responsible for the General management of the company, she specifically manages the Marketing and Finance portfolios.
Development Manager
Pieter van Heerden
Mr Van Heerden obtained the degrees BA (endorsement Theology) and BD from the University of Pretoria. He worked for a number of years in the Banking and Retail sectors before joining IPC in 1999.
Mr van Heerden also holds post Graduate Diplomas in Marketing and Advertising, and Project Management.
Mr Van Heerden is a qualified moderator and assessor. Mr van Heerden takes specific responsibility for the portfolios quality assurance, moderation and product development.
Protocol and Etiquette
Denette van Rooyen
Diplomatic Posting (Spouse); Denette van Heerden 1986 to 1989, accompanied her spouse (Senior Diplomat – DIRCO) from 1986 to 1989 on a diplomatic posting to Washington D.C., USA, where she encountered the first true exposure to protocol on international level. Duties as a spouse included arranging and attended diplomatic functions, with guests and contacts over a wide spectrum, including journalists, lobbyists, diplomats, business people and student groups. She was involved as volunteer at the American Red Cross and an active member of international diplomatic women’s clubs.
During 1993, Denette’s spouse (DIRCO) was transferred to Montreal, Canada as Consul General. Her exposure to the diplomatic environment expanded, as well as her appreciation for protocol and respect for the rules of international communication and relations.
On her return to South Africa in 1989, she was employed by the SA Department of Foreign Affairs in the Foreign Guest Section, where she was engaged with the development and management of individualised guest programmes for official guests of the South African government and visiting dignitaries. As facilitator for International Protocol Consultants (IPC), courses in Protocol and Business Etiquette were presented to different groups on national level, provincial level and local municipal level as well as to corporate groups.
Qualifications: BA (Social Sciences), PDI-POA (Member of the Protocol & Diplomatic Association of USA), Protocol Masters Qualification – European School of Protocol.
Marketing Manager
Vollentia McKenzie
Volentia is a highly energetic and focused professional. Achieving sound knowledge and experience in the commercial aviation, financial and consultancy industries provided a solid foundation in a marketing-oriented and team environment that enhanced her experience and knowledge of a strategic approach to sponsorships, leveraging, 3rd party engagement/management and event management. These platforms allowed for continuous opportunities, growth and learning, while striving to meet organizational goals. Volentia’s strong interpersonal skills – reflecting sensitivity to individual needs, exceptional customer/vendor relations have been the catalyst to my strategic approach to sponsorship and leadership throughout her career.
Volentia has been strategic in the following areas for IPC:
- Business development (public and private sector)
- Contract negotiations
- Marketing
- Program management
Radio And Television
Anton Deetlefs
Anton has been in the television broadcasting since 1974 when he joined the SABC. He was in one of the first goups of trelevision trainees in SA to be introduced to this new medium by a team of BBC trainers.
Highlights of his career:
- Worked at M-Net as on-air manager for 6 years, responsible for image and presentation of the M-Net channel (including the presenter complement)
- He gained a solid background in all the various production and operational disciplines
- Worked on several television programmes as producer/ director including Police File
- He trained production staff and presenters for Transkei TV and Lesotho TV
- Trained Sudan TV presenters
- Joined the SABC in 1992 to assist in developing training courses for presenters. He facilitated and mentored several courses including camera operations, lighting and production.
- From 1996 was employed by SAPS to assist with the launch of POL TV and then became the Executive Producer of Police File / When Duty Calls
- Trained 481 communications officials and investigating officers to address their media interviewing communication skills
- Assisted the GCIS to launch their own in-house television programme “Let’s Talk” and trained the presenters used on the show
- Retired in October 2013 and now devotes most of his time to research, scriptwriting, voice-overs and producing film and television programmes
Business Etiquette & Children's Etiquette
Khaleda Moolla
As a dedicated mum of two young children, Khaleda understands the need to inculcate respect and good social mannerisms in children. She is also currently busy with studies in Adult Basic Education Training (ABET) as the empowerment of the aged is very close to her heart.
Khaleda is a very dedicated member of the IPC team and passionate about Protocol, Diplomacy and Etiquette Training. As a spouse of a diplomat she has enjoyed being assigned to various countries in the Middle East and exposure to new cultures.
