Sandra Khoza is a dedicated social justice advocate and Project Coordinator at the Just Transition Labour Centre housed within Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), a leading economic policy research organisation based in Pretoria, South Africa. In her current role, Sandra manages and supports a portfolio of projects that champion a fair and inclusive shift to a greener economy. Her work focuses on ensuring that the voices of workers and communities are central in the development and implementation of just transition strategies.
Sandra brings a wealth of experience from her previous role at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), where she worked in the Policy Department as the Just Transition Project Support. She was instrumental in planning and coordinating national and international engagements on climate change and just transition issues.
At TIPS, Sandra continues to apply her expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and research. She works closely with labour unions, environmental groups, government bodies, and the private sector to promote policies that uphold workers’ rights and foster sustainable economic development. Her work includes coordinating upskilling initiatives, supporting green job creation, and contributing to national discourse.
Sandra holds Honours degrees in Political Science and Public Administration, and she is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Pretoria.