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Board of Directors as elected at our 05th AGM held Wednesday, 26 August 2020 (period 2020 – 2022)

Mr. Dumisani Mpafa

ABP Chairperson

Stakeholder Relations / Management

Black Economic Empowerment Verification Agency t/a

BEEVER Agency

CEO

Dumisani is a former Executive Director at GreenDex, a specialist online Green Store retailing that also offers green consulting and advise ranging from Green Star Rating, Energy Audits, carbon foot-printing, etc. website www.greendex.co.za

Dumisani is a CEO at BLSA Connect, BLSA Connect is a is about integrating Black-owned Suppliers in the value chain of Corporate SA including Procurement, distribution and sales. This is achieved through an Online Trading Platform (OTP) and capacity and/or competency development of Black-owned Service Providers using the Enterprise Development and Supplier Development interventions. The ultimate idea is to create sustainable & thriving suppliers that are globally competitive and that create employment.

He is an MBA graduate, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Strategy and Administration, with a passion for small business development. He is also a founding member of SMME Business Solutions, a business development service provider.

Dumisani is also a Green Star Accredited Professional and thus have a detailed understanding of the Green Star SA rating system and have the skills and know-how to apply the rating tools to multiple projects. He is also a Qualified Energy Auditor and has received multiple training in the green energy space including a three-week intensive training in the USA.

Dumisani is also a founding Member of BEEVER Agency, a specialist in B-BBEE fully accredited by SANAS. He has been in the B-BBEE verification space since 2005 and has performed multiple verifications over the years including listed companies and various state-owned companies.

He is a former Board Member and Deputy President of the Black Management Forum (BMF) and chaired the Policy and Research Committee of the BMF nationally. He’s also a former member of the National Office Bearers and Head of Policy at the Black Business Council.

Mrs. Monica Molise

ABP Deputy Chairperson

PR & Marketing

Thriving Dirang (Pty) Ltd

CEO and Founder of Dirang Economic Empowerment Professionals; Trustee at Attacq Foundation

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of the Witwatersrand, MDP – B-BBEE, Business/Commerce, General
Experienced Transformation Consultant, Board Executive Director and Trustee with a demonstrated history of working in the management and business consulting industry.

Skilled in Negotiation, Legal Writing, Employment Contracts, Criminal Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as an expert in B-BBEE, HR and related legislation. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) focused in Law

Mrs. Faith Ngwenya

ABP Director, Finance, Governance and Resourcing

South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

Technical Executive

Faith’s employment career spans 8 years in Commerce and industry, 15 years of lecturing and currently the Technical & Standards Executive of the South Af­rican Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). 

Faith holds a Masters in Accountan­cy degree from the University of Natal in 2003. Faith is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Chartered Secretary and a Professional Accountant (SA). 

Her current position involves among other things, providing technical support to Professional Accountants; making comments on proposed new or amendment to legislation and accounting standards. Lobbying with government on behalf of Professional Accountants and the Small and Medium sized Entities. She represents SAIPA at various international and national stakeholder meetings such as International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Small and Medium sized Practitioners, Edinburgh Group; South African Revenue Services (SARS); Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC), Accounting Standards Board (ASB) and various others and Faith is a Member of the Institute of Directors (IoDSA) 

Ms. René Howlett

ABP Director, Membership Development

Engeli Enterprise Development (Pty) Ltd

Transformation Specialist

René has numerous years working in various industries from Agriculture, Manufacturing, Public Works, Corporate and Construction before entering the B-BBEE Industry. Through this experience, this has given René the insight needed provide holistic and cost-effective bespoke B-BBEE solutions to her clients.

With over 10 years B-BBEE experience starting with compilation of documentation for verification, moving onto B-BBEE verification at a SANAS Accredited B-BBEE Verification Agency where she was a Senior Analyst and then a Technical Signatory she is now a Senior Transformation Specialist at Engeli Enterprise Development. Her consultancy work requires her to devise complex strategies for her clients, assist with the implementation and lead the Compilation of Information and Audit process.

René has been a Member of ABP for numerous years and in addition to being a Board Members, is also part of the ABP COVID-19 Emergency Committee. She was also part of the inaugural group to be honoured with the Economic Empowerment Practitioner title. With a passion for Transformation and development, Rene obtained her B-BBEE MDP in 2015. In addition to this, she is also a registered SDF and a seasoned Employment Equity Practitioner.

With a strong and hard work ethic, René is passionate about helping others, spending time with her family and spending as much time on her Mountain Bike as possible!

Rene’s personal mantra is

“Success is not a qualification, but rather the outcome of seizing opportunities presented.”

Professional membership / Recognition

ABP Member – Appointed Board member 26 August 2020 and COVID-19 Emergency Committee Member

ABP EEP Designation

ASDSA Member

IBISA Member

Commissioner of Oaths

Mrs. Nishi Singh

ABP Director, Professionalization, Training and Discipline

NSP Consultants (Pty) Ltd

Managing Director

Nishi has a wealth of business experiences spanning nearly 20 years. Her core area of expertise includes strategic turnaround solutions and effective systems thinking management, which she has successfully applied in various business sectors including security and property management.

She lists further among her key service offerings comprehensive B-BBEE portfolio management and is skilled at all elements to provide targeted guidance and planning implementation, having assisted national companies improve their levels.

Nishi has an acute ability to negotiate and boasts a track record of achieving best results for both parties in each instance.

She is passionate about empowering women in business and SMMEs and serves as mentor on various platforms.

Mr. Tebogo Morare

ABP Director, Accreditation, Technical, Regulatory and Legal

Siyandisa Verification Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Chief Executive Officer – MNP Transformation

Director – Siyandisa Verification Solutions

Tebogo is a Director & Shareholder at Siyandisa. He holds a National Diploma in Internal Auditing & has received training & certification under the UNISA B-BBEE MDP course NQF Level 7 (With Distinction).

Tebogo has been in the B-BBEE verification industry since 2006 & has occupied senior positions in verification companies as Senior/Lead analyst & Technical Signatory. At his previous company, Tebogo was a member of the Verification Committee responsible for making verification decisions.

Tebogo’s industry contributions include being appointed as a Consultant responsible for the re-alignment of the B-BBEE Construction Sector Codes. He is also a member of Association of BEE Professionals (ABP) previously known as ABVA.

He has worked on significant accounts which include: MTN, MacSteel SA & the Aveng Group to name but a few & he was a Lead Analyst in these accounts.

Previous Positions (resigned):

Lead Analyst – Verify Solutions

Verification Manager and Technical Signatory – EmpowerLogic

Dr. Sydwell Shikweni

ABP Director, Transformation (ABP Member focus)

Merchants SA

Transformation Director at Merchants – Dimension Data
I am an advocate for social transformation, and I drive transformation journey for Merchants SA. Part-time faculty membership-Unisa Business School /TUT Business School
University of Johannesburg, PhD – Leadership in Performance and Change, Organizational Leadership
Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), Master of Business Leadership – MBL, Business Leadership
University of the Free State, Master of Arts – Higher Education and Training, Workforce Development and Training
University of Limpopo – Turfloop, Bachelor of Administration Honours / Degree, Public Administration / Industrial Psychology

Mr. Israel Noko

ABP Director assisting the Technical Portfolio

NPI Governance Consulting (Pty) Ltd

CEO at NPI Governance Consulting, (LL.B) (PGCert Governance Law) (M.Inst.D)
Passionate about Equitable Growth in Africa, Economic Transformation & Reforms and engaging with foreign investors looking at coming in Africa. Worked with over 125 multinationals, listed companies, state-owned companies and NGOs. In addition, works with several financial institutions keeping them abreast of innovative business models in developmental finance (i.e. in housing, SME development, education).Have been involved in Renewable Energy, with specific area in the Economic Development & BEE compliancy. Have an in-depth knowledge of Bid submission compliancy with government.

Specialties: Black Economic Empowerment, Economic Development Consulting & Advisory, Development finance, Market penetration into South Africa and Canada, Business Development Strategies (sales & marketing). Advisory and Consulting on Black Economic Empowerment.
Economic Development Advisor and Project Management on IPP Renewable Energy projects, Ownership structuring

NPI Capital Partners is the Private Equity Fund Manager of choice for founder-owned businesses across South Africa in variety of diverse industry. Our sustainable approach to value creation has led to substantial EBITDA growth across our portfolio companies. We seek to partner in founder-led businesses where we can drive growth by adding talent, professionalizing processes, investing in infrastructure, and identifying expansion opportunities.

News

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  • ABP invites you to our 08th Webinar (03 of 2021) Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 11h30 – 13h00 on Verification Methodology (Intermediate) (2 CPD points)
  • ABP invites you to our 07th Webinar (02 of 2021) Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 11h30 – 13h00 on POPIA II (2 CPD points)
  • Gazette 44172 – Tourism Equity Fund_19 February 2021
  • NOTICE OF AGM! ABP 06th AGM (non-elective) Wednesday, 02 June 2021 14h00 – 16h00
  • Draft Critical Skills List [2020]
  • Legal Sector Code Second Draft 09 February 2021
  • New National Minimum Wage from as from 01 March 2021
  • Employment Equity Amendment Bill [B 14-2020], Submissions must be received by no later than 19 February 2021
  • SANAS B-BBEE Announcement B-BBEE Rating Agency_Listing of Withdrawals – January 2021
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  • Join Us for ABP's 06th Webinar (01 of 2021), Ownership III (Intermediate), Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 11h30 – 13h00 (2 CPD points)

    Join Us for ABP's 06th Webinar (01 of 2021), Ownership III (Intermediate), Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 11h30 – 13h00 (2 CPD points)

    February 10, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/259165198921267984

    Join Us for ABP's 06th Webinar
    Ownership III (Intermediate)
    Wednesday, 10 February 2021
    11h30 – 13h00
    (2 CPD points)
    https://lnkd.in/gRjnzxT
    OWNERSHIP DEEP DIVE unpacking session
    As a follow-up from our previous Ownership II Webinar, we will include:
    1. Complexities of Ownership structuring;
    2. The various options;
    3. How it impacts scoring and
    4. Who it would appeal to.
    Contact us to take advantage of our package rate for 2021!

    P.S. in order to avail of the Member rates, Members must be in good-standing with their current 2021membership fees or non-member rates will be applied. 

    - Individuals who have registered and are fully paid for the Webinar, will receive attendance certificates after the Webinar, if they have attended the full duration of the session
    - Full payment due latest Monday, 08 February 2021, failing which, registration will be cancelled and access will not be granted on day of Webinar
    - In order to avail of the Member rates, this once-off, one time only offer (01st Webinar of 2021), Members must be in good-standing with their current 2021 membership fees or non-member rates will be applied thereafter

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