During his time at Mthente, Andre has worked on a wide range of research projects, including sector research in both the clothing and textile industry and the ICT sector in the Western Cape, as well as exploring linkages between Basotho based-SMMEs and multinational companies operating in Lesotho. Andre is currently the Business Development Manager at Mthente and is integrally involved in ensuring that Mthente provides high quality services and research that meets its client's needs.

Prior to working at Mthente, Andre spent six years at Capestorm Outdoor Apparel, where his role involved identifying and developing new business for both their retail and business-to-business sector. His studies at UCT further enabled him to refine his market research and analytical skills, as well as his conceptualisation skills. Comprehensive market research and drafting a revised business plan aimed at growing Capestorm Outdoor Apparel’s market profile formed the core of his marketing thesis.

This experience gave Andre insight into the dynamic clothing and textile sector. This has proved invaluable in his work on projects for the Clothing and Textile Service Centre (CLOTEX) aimed at evaluating their Enterprise Development Programmes, and investigating the constraints to growth in the Western Cape clothing industry.

In February 2009, Andre co-facilitated a 3-day workshop in Lesotho for the Basotho Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO) in Maseru. The aim of this workshop was to develop a 3 year strategy for the development and growth of SMMEs within Lesotho, which was in-line with national objectives that aim to drive growth and encourage sustainability within Lesotho’s SMME sector.