1980-1984 BA (Dramatic Art) (Hons), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
1985-1987 MA (Performance Studies), New York University (NYU)
1987-1990 MFA (Arts Administration), Columbia University, New York

Chairperson of the African World Heritage Fund (2006 – current)
Deputy Director-General, (Arts and Culture) (2000 - 2007)                          
Chief Director: Arts, Culture and Heritage (1996 - 2000)
Lecturer, School of Dramatic Art, University of the Witwatersrand. (1995 - 1996) 
National Co-ordinator, (Arts and Culture South Africa) (1993 - 1994)
Associate Director for Development, (Harlem School of the Arts), New York. (1990 - 1992)
Development Consultant for the (African Arts Fund), New York (1989 )
Research Associate, Roger Morgan Studio (Theatre Design & Consultation), New York (1988 - 1990)
Research Assistant, Arts International – an organization that is part of the Institute for International Education (IIE) (1988)
Manager to Abdullah Ibrahim a.k.a Dollar Brand, the South African jazz pianist/composer (1986 - 1987)
Junior Producer, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) TV2 Drama (1984 - 1985)
Script Consultant, S & H Films based in Johannesburg (1982 - 1984)