
Hoosen Essof
Hoosen Essof is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, specialising in supporting students in discovering entrepreneurship as a viable career option. Currently serving as the Head of Employability at Regent Business School’s for the past three and a half years, a role he assumed after an extensive tenure at RBS, Essof has been instrumental in piloting the WDL component of the HCENT programme and successfully launching the redHUB unit. Throughout his career, Essof has demonstrated a passion for empowering individuals through education and entrepreneurship.
Under his leadership, he has significantly contributed to the growth of the tertiary bursary programme to over R20-million annually and the Entrepreneurship start-up fund to R12-million annually.
Hoosen Essof’s educational background includes completing a Social-Entrepreneurship Certificate Programme at Gibs, further enhancing his expertise in fostering entrepreneurship among students.