Nirvana Haripershad (MA Psychology)

Head Of HR at Hollywoodbets

Nirvana Haripershad has a strong background in HR and recruitment, with over 16 years of experience. Nirvana is currently working as the Head of HR at Hollywoodbets since May 2023. Before that, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at Hollywoodbets and a Regional Human Resources Manager at United Technology Company. Nirvana also served as the Manager: Divisional Recruitment at Capitec Bank. Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Vision People Management, including Manager - Temporary Staffing Division and Human Resource Consultant. At Vision People Management, they managed a team and oversaw recruitment, assessments, training, industrial relations, and performance management.

Nirvana Haripershad completed their Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 1997 to 1999. Nirvana then attended Stanmore Secondary School from 1992 to 1996. Following this, they pursued an Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika starting in 2002. In 2005, they obtained their Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Zululand. At an unspecified date, they completed a Programme in Human Resources Management (NQF 6) from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, specializing in Labour Relations, Training & Development, and the Human Resource Function. Their latest educational experience was in 2017 to 2018, when they undertook the Global Executive Development Programme (NQF 8) at GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), focusing on Strategic Management, Macroeconomic Business Environment, Strategic Thinking and Leading Strategy.

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Durban, South Africa

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Hollywoodbets

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Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our clients can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere. Our massive product offerings ensure that there is an option for everyone. We offer a wide range of betting options that include exciting products with a quick turn-around, as well as betting on all major sports. Recently, we have extended our Purple presence beyond local borders. We’re talking the United Kingdom, Ireland, Mozambique and Kenya, with more expansion into other African territories underway. We have partnered with local and international powerhouses. Joining our winning Team means being associated with sporting stars like the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and Cell C Sharks, as well as taking pride in being part of a company that has naming rights to the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead cricket stadium, Hollywoodbets Kings Park rugby stadium, and racecourses such as Hollywoodbets Greyville, Hollywoodbets Scottsville, Hollywoodbets Kenilworth and Hollywoodbets Durbanville. We have taken our passion for football to the next level through our sponsorship of the Hollywoodbets Super League, South Africa’s premier women’s football league. We are also the official South African betting partner for LaLiga and a principle partner for UK’s Premier League club, Brentford FC. Becoming the first South African betting operator to appear on the front of a Premier League jersey was a dream come true – and there’s much more in store. Our success is built on the Hollywood Values of Service Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Innovation, Enthusiasm, Accountability and Ubuntu. Hollywoodbets has always had the needs of the community at heart and through the Hollywood Foundation, we have executed many initiatives to help local communities, assist with bridging the gaps found in sports within our country, and continue our mission to bring HOPE.


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