Board profiles
Prof NA Nevhutanda (67)
Chairperson and Independent
Non-executive Member
BA, HEd, BEd, MEd, DEd, BMus(Hon), MMus, DMus, Dip Management, MBA Course work MANCOSA 2004
Professor of Environmental Sciences
Re-appointed: 1 August 2017
Experience
Prof Nevhutanda is a seasoned director, having led numerous structures in the public sector. Prof Nevhutanda is endowed with leadership qualities that enable him to understand strategy formulation and direction. He has served as a leader in various academic fields including colleges of education and universities.
Ms DLT Dondur (53)
CA(SA)
Chartered Director Independent
Non-executive
BAccounting, Bcompt (Hons), CTA, BAdmin (Hons), MBA, International Executive Development Programme, Gaming Executive Development Programme, Certificate in Labour Relations, Advanced Programme in Human Resources
Appointed: 1 April 2017
Experience
Ms Dondur has extensive corporate experience, governance and compliance skills as well as comprehensive understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting. As an independent non-executive member of numerous boards and as the Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson she continues to give strategic guidance and direction on the practical application of various disciplines applicable to boards.
Dr M Madzivhandila (57)
Independent Non-executive
PHD in Development Studies, MA Development Studies, BA Psychology (Hons), University Education Diploma
Appointed: 1 April 2017
Experience
Dr Madzivhandila has held various board memberships in development agencies. He is a strategist with hands on experience in community development and stakeholder relations. His strength lies in change and diversity management.
Prof YN Gordhan (69)
CA(SA)
Independent Non-executive
Bachelor of Commerce, Honours in Accounting, Master of Science (Bus. Admin)
Appointed: 1 April 2017
Experience
Prof Gordhan has been a non-executive director since 2006 at various public entities in the RSA. In his directorship career he has held various positions including chairing of boards and audit committees.
Adv WE Huma (59)
Independent Non-executive
BProc, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, Graduate Diploma in Company Direction (Corporate Governance), Financial Management (Finance for Non- Financial Managers), Various Certificates of Attendance in Human Capital and Performance Management
Appointed: 1 April 2017
Experience
Adv. Huma has held various executive and non-executive director positions since 1984. He has chaired various committees including audit committees in public entities since 2001. Adv Huma has extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance, Compliance, Project, Financial and Risk Management as well as Business Administration and Law.
Ms A Brown (45)
Independent Non-executive
Bachelor of Primary Education, MSc in Development Planning, Executive Development Programme, Diploma – Practical Project Management
Appointed: 1 April 2017
Experience
Ms Brown has been a public servant for 15 years, a majority of which she held senior management positions in monitoring and evaluation. She worked for the South African Human Rights Commission and proceeded to the following departments, namely Land Affairs, National Prosecuting Authority, Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, KZN Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mineral Resources and currently at the dti. She sits on the NLC Board as the Minister’s Representative. Ms Brown is a member of the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA).
Adv N Nene (39) FCIS
Company Secretary
LLB, BCom (Marketing), FCIS, Certified Ethics Officer, International Executive Development Programme
Experience
Ms Nene has experience in various private and public entities. She is an admitted advocate in the high court of South Africa and a Fellow Chartered Company Secretary.
