Background of Sylman Founder
Sylvia Manthata matriculated in 1993 and pursued her studies at the Vaal University of technology studying Food and Nutrition Diploma, on completion of her studies she worked at Piemans Pantry as a Quality Controller.
She completed another diploma in Food Hygiene and Safety at Coventry College (UK); she then worked at Shoprite Checkers as Divisional Deli Trainer specializing in Basic Food Hygiene training. She was promoted to a Learnership Manager position responsible for 700 learners in several provinces.
In pursuing her career she went on to work for Debonairs Main Support Office (Famous Brands) as Training Manager. She conducted training and designed training material for all levels of Debonairs staff from Franchisees to floor crew members. Sylvia has had extensive experience on managing training both from Food Hygiene and Food Safety environment. Customer care/service courses have also been another primary focus area from a training point of view, both at Shoprite and Debonairs. Sylvia became owner and manager of a both Debonairs and Steers Franchise based in Braamfontein from June 2008 till August 2010.
She is currently operating as a Training Consultant which started in 2007 parallel in running a Franchise.