Introduction to Social Value in South Africa
Thursday 31, July 2025, 10:00AM – 11AM SAST / 9:00 - 10:00 AM BST
Are you working in impact management or looking to better understand how your decisions create value for people and the planet? The Principles of Social Value offer a practical approach to measuring what matters and making more informed, inclusive choices.
Whether you're an experienced practitioner, an aspiring changemaker, or simply exploring the field, this session offers valuable insights for all levels.
We are co-hosting a special webinar with Social Value International members from South Africa, featuring expert insights from practitioners and leaders advancing the social value movement in their region and beyond.
Host
Nicole Watson, Networks & Membership Director, Social Value International & Level 1: Social Value Associate
Speakers
Reinoud Willemsen, Co-Founder and Chairman at Social Value Network South Africa, Partner at Embedding Impact, Founding Partner & Business Development at The Experience Factory and Level 1: Social Value Associate
Reinoud Willemsen is an experienced executive manager with a demonstrated history of working in the consulting industry. He is an expert in measurement of Social Impact (specifically Social Return on Investment), with a wide experience in Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Coaching. He has a strong social entrepreneurial mindset, based on a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration from RSM Erasmus Universiteit.
Nonjabulo Mtwa, Impact Manager, Breadline Africa
Nonjabulo Mtwa is a social impact professional experienced in impact measurement, evaluation, and reporting. At the start of her career, she worked in consulting, where she developed expertise in Social Return on Investment (SROI) using Social Value International standards. During her time in the Social Impact Graduate Programme with Embedding Impact, she completed an SROI report and was introduced to the SVI platform and community. In 2023, she joined Breadline Africa as Impact Manager, where she is integrating Social Value Principles into the organisation’s impact management and measurement processes.
What to Expect
An introduction to Social Value and its global movement
Understanding how Social Value principles and SROI can be applied in non-profits
Exploration of related frameworks: UNDP SDG Impact Standards, ESG, IFVI, and Capitals Coalition
The growth of the Social Value movement in South Africa
Hear from an Impact Manager on how they apply the Principles of Social Value and integrate them into their monitoring and evaluation processes.
Why Attend?
Gain insights into how the Principles of Social Value guide decision-making.
Understand how Social Return on Investment (SROI) helps measure and maximize impact.
Explore related frameworks, including the SDG Impact Standards, ESG, IFVI, and the Capitals Coalition.
Connect with like-minded professionals and see how the Principles of Social Value are applied in practice.
Participants will be encouraged to share their perspectives on what social value means to them, creating an open dialogue for all levels of experience.
Please note: This session is open to anyone interested in the social value movement and impact management.