Born in South Africa, Moulana Haamid graduated from the illustrious institute of higher Islamic learning, Jamiatul Uloomil Islamia, Banuri Town in Karachi, Pakistan as an Aalim (Islamic Theologian) in 2007.

After several years as a Masjid Imam (Congregational leader) during which he gained valuable experience, he began serving the community as regional Administrator for the South African National Halaal Authority in 2013.

After gaining considerable experience under the tutelage of the Executive Officer and being acquainted with the various disciplines related to Halaal certification, in 2016 he was appointed as the Quality Assurance Manager and contributed to the organization being the first Halaal Certification Body in Africa to be accredited.

In 2021, he was assigned to the Theological Directorate and appointed Assistant to the organizations Ameer (Director), Moulana Mohammed Saeed Navlakhi, who is a world-renowned scholar with decades of experience in the field of Halaal certification.

His areas of expertise include Halaal Audits, Quality Assurance, Systems, Training,

Accreditation Compliance, Halaal Standards Development and Innovation.