Some people see a problem and stop. Anelda Jonker sees a problem and starts looking for the opportunity inside it.

She is a multipreneur, strategist and lifelong learner with a passion for technology, business development and innovation. She does her best work where people, ideas and technology meet, and that is where she drives meaningful change.

A Builder of Businesses

Anelda’s background covers sales, marketing, project management and organisational structure. Together these give her a rare all-round view of how a business really works, from the first client conversation to the systems that keep a team running smoothly.

She specialises in building and improving businesses so that teams are aligned, efficient and able to grow. Her work includes:

• Developing operational roadmaps that turn vision into clear, achievable steps
• Strengthening client relationships that are the backbone of lasting success
• Integrating smart digital solutions that help businesses work faster, better and more intelligently

She thrives in fast-moving environments, where change is constant and the ability to adapt is everything.

Transforming challenges into opportunities.

The Big Picture and the Small Details

Anelda’s entrepreneurial mindset lets her do something many leaders find difficult: see the big picture while paying close attention to the details that drive success.

She is always looking for new ways to improve efficiency, encourage collaboration and create lasting impact. For her, business is never static. It is something that should keep evolving, and she evolves with it.

Two Decades of Teaching and Training

Alongside her business work, Anelda has a deep commitment to education. With more than 20 years of experience in teaching and training, she has spent her career helping others learn, grow and reach their potential.

Her greatest passion is STEM education: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. She is dedicated to inspiring young minds to explore, discover and invent their own futures.

Raising Young Innovators

Anelda believes children should be given the tools to succeed from an early age, not left to wait until adulthood. She equips them to:

• Think critically
• Solve problems
• Even become young project managers

By teaching children to plan, organise and lead from a young age, she builds a mindset of innovation and leadership that can last a lifetime. In a world shaped more and more by technology, she is helping prepare the next generation to create it, not just use it.

Bringing It All Together

What makes Anelda influential is how her two worlds feed each other. The strategic thinking she brings to business shapes how she teaches. The curiosity she encourages in children reflects the lifelong learning that drives her own growth.

Whether she is helping a company streamline its operations or helping a child solve their first real-world problem, the mission is the same: equip people with the tools to build a better future.

Let’s Make a Difference Together

Anelda believes progress happens through connection: sharing insights, exploring opportunities and working together. Her open invitation to connect reflects who she is, a collaborator who knows the biggest impact comes from people working towards something together.

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Anelda Jonker will be honoured at the Influential Awards 2026 – Cape Town Edition, Sunday 29 November 2026, Joseph Stone Auditorium, Athlone.