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Regional Knowledge Manager

Ada Blignaut

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Ada Blignaut

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  • South AfricaSouth Africa

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  • English

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T:+27 (0) 11 684 9022

F:+27 (0) 73 321 9814

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

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  • English

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[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9022

F:+27 (0) 73 321 9814

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

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Languages

  • English

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Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9022

F:+27 (0) 73 321 9814

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

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Ada is the Regional Knowledge Manager for the Africa region in Fragomen. She is responsible for Africa-specific country content as it applies to Fragomen’s Knowledge systems and applications. This includes researching and drafting client alerts and contributing content for the firm’s Worldwide Immigration Trends Report and the Africa Regional Immigration Overviews. She has also presented at external events on topics related to Africa’s immigration landscape and knowledge management.

Ada has worked in the field of Knowledge Management for more than 7 years in various South African government agencies. Furthermore, she has successfully advanced her career inside esteemed international government organizations, including the United States Agency for International Development/Southern Africa (USAID/SA) and other private companies.

Education

  • University of Pretoria, BIS (Hons), 2017
  • University of Johannesburg, B.A. (Hons.), cum laude, 2014
  • University of Johannesburg, B.A., 2013

More from Ada

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “4IR Shaping the Immigration landscape: An Africa Perspective.” University of Johannesburg, November 2023

Ada’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

February 13, 2026 | Fragomen news

Input to South African Government's White PaperRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

2025 Middle East and Africa Immigration Trends: Balancing Localization Concerns with Global Talent Attraction Efforts Read more

Ada’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

February 13, 2026 | Fragomen news

Input to South African Government's White PaperRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

2025 Middle East and Africa Immigration Trends: Balancing Localization Concerns with Global Talent Attraction Efforts Read more

Ada’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

February 13, 2026 | Fragomen news

Input to South African Government's White PaperRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

2025 Middle East and Africa Immigration Trends: Balancing Localization Concerns with Global Talent Attraction Efforts Read more

Country / Territory

  • South AfricaSouth Africa

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9022

F:+27 (0) 73 321 9814

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Connect via Linkedin

Ada’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

February 13, 2026 | Fragomen news

Input to South African Government's White PaperRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

2025 Middle East and Africa Immigration Trends: Balancing Localization Concerns with Global Talent Attraction Efforts Read more

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9022

F:+27 (0) 73 321 9814

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Connect via Linkedin

Ada’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

February 13, 2026 | Fragomen news

Input to South African Government's White PaperRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

2025 Middle East and Africa Immigration Trends: Balancing Localization Concerns with Global Talent Attraction Efforts Read more

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9022

F:+27 (0) 73 321 9814

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Connect via Linkedin

Ada’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

February 13, 2026 | Fragomen news

Input to South African Government's White PaperRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

2025 Middle East and Africa Immigration Trends: Balancing Localization Concerns with Global Talent Attraction Efforts Read more

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