Staff

DAG mediates between citizens and the state, helping them co-create solutions and chart a path forward together. Kathryn Byrnes is a Project Officer at DAG. Her work focuses on monitoring, [...]

I’m inspired by DAG’s approach to improving housing conditions and equipping communities to do the same Esther Schippers is the Communications and Public Relations Intern for DAG. She works [...]

 I am yet to see a better balance of work than what DAG does. It is inspiring to be part of this huge organization which I have always admired from afar. Now I am also part of this space, [...]

I am passionate about community organising and DAG gives me the platform to do what I love. Organising is in my blood, and it runs through my veins. Working as an organiser is hard because you [...]

Working at DAG has exposed me to the harsh realities on the ground and has made me rethink and realise the importance of my role as a built environment professional in creating a country that is [...]

DAG is all about developing for the better – not just developing our cities, but also developing oneself – to help build a better society. Sharon is an intern at DAG and assists with [...]

DAG is not just a workplace. It’s a home away from home because of its conducive working environment, with brilliant minds in the organisation that are guided DAG’s principles. Ludwe is a Project [...]

DAG’s “people-centred approach” is what drives me on a daily basis. This links to the alignment of DAG’s collaborative and participatory approaches with my personal values and that of my [...]

There is lots of room for growth at DAG, both professionally and personally. Nosive is a Project Officer at DAG. She joined the organisation in 2021 as an Informal Settlement Support Programme [...]

Working at DAG means I can contribute toward the systemic change we need to create more equitable cities. Claudia is a Project Coordinator at DAG. Her work focuses on institutionalising relevant [...]

I enjoy working for DAG because it’s an organisation that offers a wide variety of opportunities, ranging from building relationships with key decision-makers, to engaging and co-creating [...]

I am blessed to be able to fulfill my purpose and live my passion on a daily basis. DAG enables me to earn a living while doing so! Crystal is a Programme Manager at DAG. She is responsible for [...]

Ntombi is a General Assistant at DAG. She is responsible for maintaining our office space, welcoming guests, managing logistics and ensuring that meetings run smoothly. Outside of DAG you will [...]

“We rise by lifting others.” Working at DAG provides a platform to create a positive change in the lives of disadvantaged communities. Alicia is the Human Resources Administrator at DAG. [...]

Working for DAG empowers me to make an impact in the communities I work and live in. Lorenzo is a Project Officer at DAG, who has been working with communities in the Woodstock Salt River area [...]

I love working at DAG because of the organisation’s vision and mission, which focuses on supporting and implementing community housing projects and development while also building [...]

Making a positive contribution to the urban policy making processes and the overall development practice in our society is a cause that I am most passionate about and one of the reasons why I [...]

I feel that DAG is an important role-player in the realisation of citizens’ constitutional rights to access land and housing opportunities. Ryan is a Project Coordinator at the DAG, focusing [...]

DAG’s innovative work on inclusive cities, the passion and dedication of the DAG team, and our dynamic community partners inspire me daily to work in service. Helen is a Programme Director [...]

Working for DAG makes me feel like I am upholding the constitutional mandate of bettering the lives of previously disempowered citizens. Zama is a Programme Manager at DAG. Having joined DAG in [...]