Mrs Hanlie van Graan has close to 40 years of experience in management support roles and administration. Her career in leadership commenced when she was Head Girl during her matric year. She is an experienced personal assistant in variety of disciplines such as to the town clerk of a local municipality, a group of insurance brokers and a firm of attorneys.

She worked as personal assistant and technical translator at a private architect firm specialising in government projects, as well as serving as lead administration officer in the tax department of a large personnel broking firm. Hanlie has done a variety of volunteer work in organisations such as the Institute for Christian Leadership Development (ICLD) and several others. She holds certificates in secretarial work as well as tax administration. She is an experienced proof reader with a fine eye for detail.