Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube

About Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube

Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube is a corporate executive, entrepreneur and board leader who has served as Lead Independent Director at Absa Group and Zeder Investments and as a long-standing non-executive at Capitec Bank. A former Economic Adviser to The Presidency of South Africa, she has directed Eziko Investments since 2008 and previously led initiatives in housing finance and construction. She is recognised as a big-picture thinker who protects shareholder interests while asking the hard questions that drive progress. Career History (selected) Managing Director – Eziko Investments (2008–present) Lead Independent Director – Absa Group Board (Dec 2020–present); committees include Business Finance (Chair), Directors’ Affairs, Group Credit, Disclosure, Social & Ethics Lead Independent Director – Zeder Investments (2016–present); REMCO and Audit Committee member Non-Executive Director – Digital Frontiers (2018–2025); Audit Committee member; Remco Chair Lead Independent Director – Capitec Bank (2004–2019); Audit Committee member Board Chair – Etion (formerly Ansys); REMCO and Social & Ethics Committees Non-Executive Director – WBHO Construction (2006–2018); Audit, Social & Ethics, Nomination; Chair of BEE Trust and Akani Investments Non-Executive Director – Tongaat Hulett; REMCO & Social & Ethics Committees Non-Executive Director – Pioneer Foods Non-Executive Director – Cadiz Asset Management Executive Director – Murray & Roberts Construction – BDA Board Member – National Housing Finance Corporation; Rural Housing Fund; Thembani Guarantee Fund Executive Director – NURCHA (Housing Finance Guarantee Company) Town Planner – Natal Planning Commission Operations Manager – Washington State University

Key message

Ethical governance protects and grows value; inclusive finance unlocks markets; women’s leadership is a multiplier for performance.

Speaking topics and expertise

• Corporate Governance & Risk – protecting shareholders while enabling growth
• Financing Affordable Housing – models
• guarantees and delivery at scale
• Women in Business & Leadership – building pipelines and measurable outcomes
• Transformation & Inclusive Growth – practical strategies for boards and executives

Achievements

Leadership & Memberships Co-Chair – G20 Empower South Africa Alliance Chairperson – Open Society Institute Member – RAFAD (Switzerland) Member – International Women’s Forum (IWF & IWF SA) Founder – Women for Housing; Technology for Women in Business; Women in Housing Founder, Former President – SA Women Entrepreneurs (SAWEN) Fellow – African Leadership Initiative Former Economic Adviser – The Presidency of South Africa Former Deputy Chair – Construction Industry Development Board Mentor – young businesswomen across South Africa

Education

Certificate – Business Technology Management (Warwick University & DaVinci Institute); Certificate – Finance (The Wharton School of Business); Senior Executive Programme – Harvard University; SPURS Fellowship (Urban & Regional Studies) – Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MSc – City & Regional Planning – University of Cape Town; BA – University of Fort Hare

Delivery style

Strategic, pragmatic, case-led; not afraid to challenge the status quo

Why audiences listen

Track record across Presidency advisory, listed-company boards and development finance

What the talks address

Board levers for risk, finance tools for inclusion, and leadership frameworks that deliver outcomes

What participants will learn

Actionable governance practices; housing finance mechanisms; women-in-leadership playbooks

What audiences take home

Checklists for board oversight; partner lists and frameworks to execute

Benefits for individuals

Clarity on governance roles; frameworks for leading change and inclusion

Benefits for organisations

Stronger oversight; measurable transformation; scalable inclusion finance