LEBEKO MADIKGETLA
Owner of Engen Naledi convenience centre since 2013
Advance Diploma in Business Management (Milpark Business School)
MAP (WITS Business School)
16 years experience in financial services operations and positioning, roles included integration and execution of tactical sales and service strategy, grow and sustain profit and minimize losses for key sectors. Current Chairperson of the Mvelelo Holdings Ltd (Pty) with the role of exploring business opportunities within various sectors of the economy. Actively involved in education and mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs.
DAVID POOE
Owner of Engen Kempgen convenience centre since 2012
Marketing Diploma (Wits Technikon); Marketing
Communications in Advertising (AAA College)
10 years experience in Marketing and Sales environment in the FMCG industry
in South Africa, about 12 years in the Fuel retail business. Organizational and interpersonal skills promote his ability to lead and motivate others.
PERCIVAL THULA SITHOLE
Engen Owner of Jabavu convenience centre since 2014
B Com (Accounting)
Completed articles with Deloitte, joined BoE before it was taken over by Nedbank as Internal Auditor. Joined developmental funding institutions (DFIs) focusing on SMME funding. Served for 15 years working for various institutions like Business Partners, Gauteng Enterprise Propeller and National Empowerment Fund. Served in various capacities including General Manger, Investment Principal and Head of Post Investments. Funding companies across all sectors being involved at pre and post investment processes. Served as non-executive director in some of the funded companies.
Mentoring SMMEs in accessing finance.
ANDRIES MAHLABA
Owner of Engen T & K service station since 2005, and Engen Tsakane mall since 2015
Engineering Diploma (Isidingo technical college); Advance mineral processing (University of Potcefstroom)
Worked for Anglo Gold Ergo division in Brakpan for 16 years, ten years as a fitter artisan six years as engineering foreman.
VUKANI KHUMALO
Owner of Palm valley Engen since May 2013
BCom (UKZN), MBL (UNISA)
Served as a shareholder and part owner at a PnP in Protea Glen, Soweto since 2012, Managed own business since 2013. (PnP 120 employees plus 20 external merchandisers). District Manager at Coca Cola – Accountable for turnover of R1,2 billion in 2013. Served as group Marketing Manager at ABI (now Coca Cola company) – 3 years. Served as HR Manager at Tongaat Hulett Sugar for 5 years. Participated in board meetings of Voermol Feeds for 3 years. Part Time Commissioner CCMA for 3 years, part time. Served as a General Manager for Lamontville Golden Arrows FC for 4 years.