OUR LEADERSHIP
Our Directors
The full curriculum vitae of each Board Director is available online: here.
Independent Non-executive Directors
Dr Sandile Nogxina (62)
Chairman of the Board
Effective date of appointment:
9 November 2018
- PhD Law Public Governance and Development Management
- Advocate of the High Court
- Bachelor of Law
- Post Graduate Diploma: Management
- Higher Diploma: Tax Law
- Masters of Law: Law Development
- Skills – Legal, administration, policy development, international relations
Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo (60)
Lead Independent Director
Effective date of appointment:
1 September 2018
- MSc Chemical Engineering
- Diploma: Chemical Engineering
- Skills – Strategic leadership, operations management, project management, corporate governance, risk management, investment analysis, asset management, innovation and stakeholder relationship management
Dr Kgabo Badimo (61)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
6 August 2020
- PhD Information Systems Knowledge Management
- MSc Data Engineering
- BSc Computer Science
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in French Language
- Skills – Executive management and leadership, project management – ICT applications, human resources management in ICT, computer operations, ICT customer services and support, information systems, knowledge management, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, ICT standards (COBIT, ITIL, PMBOK), IT quality assurance and quality control, IT governance, Rrisk and compliance, telecommunications and networks, GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), financial management, auditing, corporate financial strategy
Kemira Esterhuizen (32)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
19 December 2019
- CA (SA)
- BCom Accounting
- Skills – Auditing and internal controls, corporate governance, taxation specialising in customs and international trade, tax compliance and risk assessment, financial accounting and reporting, academia, coaching and mentoring
Yershen Pillay (37)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
1 September 2018
- MBA
- BSocSc Politics and Economics
- Skills – Strategy, business administration, skills development, corporate finance, IT governance, digital transformation, cybersecurity, digital innovation, logistics and distribution
Graeme Victor (65)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
15 December 2019
- CA(SA)
- BSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Construction Engineering and Project Management
- MEng Construction Engineering and Project Management
- BCom Hons
Skills – Leadership, organsational behaviour, critical thinking and problem solving, strategic thinking, information technology, corporate governance, people skills, understanding of the PFMA
Dudu Hlatshwayo (57)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
6 August 2020
- BSocSc (Honours)
- Masters in Business Leadership
Skills – Corporate finance, business process, re-engineering, organisational design, corporate strategy development, business planning, change management, stakeholder management, marketing, strategic communications
Pascalis Mokupo (52)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
1 September 2018
- CA (L)
Skills – Problem solving, attention to detail, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and strong work ethics, leadership and time management, perseverance and motivation, commercial awareness and communication
Ntombifuthi Zikalala Mvelase (56)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
1 September 2018
- BProc
- LLB
- Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Skills – Legal, business management, diamond trading
Irvin Phenyane (52)
Independent Non-executive Director
Effective date of appointment:
1 September 2018
- BSc
- Master of Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Skills – Aviation consultant, drone technology practitioner, transaction advisory, strategic planning, stakeholder management, project management, rural development, logistics management
Executive Directors
Mpumi Mpofu (55)
CEO
Effective date of appointment:
1 February 2020
- Postgraduate Degree of Town Planning
- BA Honours Urban and Regional Planning
Skills – Aviation, transport, planning monitoring and evaluation, strategy coordination, policy development, corporate governance, project management, airport planning, housing development, liaison and co-operation, stakeholder management, programme management, human resource development, urban design and town planning
Siphamandla Mthethwa (46)
CFO
Effective date of appointment:
1 May 2020
- CA (SA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting/CTA
- BCompt Hons
- BCom Accounting
Skills – Corporate finance, strategic planning, treasury management, taxation, credit management, risk management, financial and management reporting, supply chain management, change management, executive leadership
Company Secretary
Fefekazi Sefara (47)
Company Secretary
Effective date of appointment:
1 July 2018
- LLM
- LLB
- B Iuris
- Postgraduate Diploma in Interpretation and
- Drafting of Contracts
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court
Our Executive Committee
Mpumi Mpofu (55)
CEO
Effective date of appointment:
1 February 2020
- Postgraduate Degree of Town Planning
- BA Honours, Urban and Regional Planning
Siphamandla Mthethwa (46)
CFO
Effective date of appointment:
1 May 2020
- CA (SA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting/CTA
- BCompt Hons
- BCom Accounting
Lindani Mukhudwani (38)
Acting CFO
- CA (SA)
- Certificate in the Theory of Accounting
- BCom Hons Accounting
- BCom Financial Accounting
Lindani Mukhudwani was appointed to act in the role of CFO from 13 June 2019 until 30 April 2020.
Fundi Sithebe (42)
COO
- BBA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Fundi Sithebe left the Company with effect from 30 April 2021 as part of the workplace and people management recovery plan, taking a voluntary severance package.
Refentse Shinners (44)
Group Executive:
Corporate Affairs
- BTech Public Relations Management
- National Diploma Public Relations Management
Sithembiso Ngwenya (39)
Chief Audit Executive
- CA (SA)
- BCom Hons Accounting
Girish Gopal (57)
Group Executive:
Technical Services and Solutions
- BSc Electrical Engineering
- MSc Electrical Engineering
- MBA
Girish Gopal left the Company with effect from 31 March 2021 as part of the workplace and people management recovery plan, taking early retirement
Jabulani Khambule (48)
Group Executive:
Commercial
- National Diploma Retail Management
Jabulani Khambule was appointed as the GE: Commercial with effect from 1 January 2021
Charles Shilowa (49)
Group Executive:
Business Development
- BSc Chemistry
- BSc Chemical Engineering
- MBA
- Higher Diploma (HDip) (Tax)
Daily Ramasia (42)
Acting Group Executive:
Human Resources
- BTech Human Resources
Daily Ramasia was Acting Human Resources Executive until 30 November 2020.
Lungile Langa (43)
Group Executive:
Human Resources
Appointed with effect 1 December 2020
- BA
- Masters Diploma in Human Resources
- Management
- BA (Hons) Industrial Psychology
- MPhil Industrial Psychology
Badisa Matshego (44)
Group Executive:
Infrastructure Asset Management
B.Sc Civil Engineering
Mthoko Mncwabe (44)
Chief Information Officer
- BSc Computer Science, Mathematics
- BSc Hons Computer Science
- MBA
Bongiwe Mbomvu (54)
Group Executive:
Governance and Assurance
- BSocSci
- LLB
- LLM
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court
Mzwandile Petros (61)
Group Executive:
Enterprise Security
- Advanced Diploma in Public Administration
- Secondary Teachers Diploma
Our Board
The role, responsibilities, membership requirements and procedural conduct for Board members are documented in a Board Charter. The Board delegates certain responsibilities to well-structured Board Committees without abdicating accountability. The Board has established five committees and one ad hoc and has approved their respective terms of reference. The Board is satisfied the delegation of authority framework contributes to role clarity and the effective exercise of authority and responsibilities.
Diversity
The diversity of our Board is important for the Group to remain relevant. Our shareholders, who are responsible for the nominations and appointments to our Board, recognise this and act accordingly. Our Board reflects gender, ethnic, race and age diversity. Our Board embraces diversity as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the Board in the complex business landscape and to enhance the Company’s competitive advantage. A diverse and inclusive culture is embedded at board level. Our Directors are confident that robust discussion results in the deliberation of wide-ranging views and that they serve in an environment where bias, discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.
The majority of Airports Company South Africa’s Board members are independent directors, as recommended by King IV and best practice.
Skills and experience
Board members are appointed for their knowledge and experience, which collectively provide the Board the substance to achieve the objectives of the Company. Our Board’s broad range of skills ensure that the Group is focused on creating and protecting value for all stakeholders. Our Board’s capacity has been enhanced with the inclusion of relevant skills relating to our business. These include aviation, finance, corporate finance, accounting, auditing, economic regulation, information communication and technology (ICT) as well as business turnaround, among others. The later will stand the Company in good stead given the current environment.
