South Africa — September 2026: Dore Burger has taken on a new role as Head of People and Business Enablement: Execution Partner at Sun International, beginning a new chapter in her career focused on people leadership, organizational enablement and business execution.
In her new position, Burger will operate at the intersection of people strategy and business performance, with her mandate connecting the organization’s people agenda with effective execution across the business. Her appointment comes as Sun International continues to operate across the gaming, hospitality and entertainment sectors.
People and Organizational Leadership
Burger’s new role reflects an integrated approach to people and business enablement, bringing organizational priorities and execution closer together. Her academic background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology provides a strong foundation for understanding workplace behavior, organizational effectiveness, people development and the connection between employees and business performance.
Burger holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Stellenbosch University, which she completed between 2010 and 2013.
Her specialization provides expertise relevant to areas including organizational development, employee engagement, leadership, workplace dynamics and the development of people strategies that support broader business objectives.
As Head of People and Business Enablement: Execution Partner, Burger will contribute to an organizational agenda where people capabilities and business execution are closely aligned. The role represents an important step in her professional journey and places her within a diversified organization with a significant presence across South Africa’s hospitality, gaming and entertainment landscape.
About Sun International
Sun International is a South African group operating across the gaming, hospitality and entertainment industries, with a portfolio that includes hotels, casinos, resorts and entertainment destinations.
The company’s portfolio includes prominent destinations such as Sun City, Time Square in Pretoria, The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town and Carnival City in Brakpan. Sun International focuses on delivering distinctive guest experiences while contributing to economic development, communities and environmental sustainability.
With Burger’s appointment, the company adds a people and organizational leadership perspective to its business enablement agenda as it continues to evolve its operations and strengthen its organizational capabilities.
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