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Education
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Languages
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Florence Musundwa

Florence Musundwa

Johannesburg,South Africa

Summary

Florence Musundwa is the recipient of the 2018 Women of Excellence Award from the Women's Economic Forum. Florence is an experienced entrepreneur and influential leader in women’s economic empowerment and SMME development. With over a decade of experience, she has successfully spearheaded initiatives that support small businesses and promote the economic empowerment of women. She currently serves as South Africa’s G20 Empower Alliance Private Sector Representative, where she champions inclusive growth, financial inclusion, and gender equality in the private sector through policy advocacy and strategic collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8051
8051
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Founder and Host

On the Road Podcast
06.2024 - Current
  • Market research and sponsor acquisition
  • Podcast content development and social media strategy
  • Built a robust online presence via digital marketing initiatives and increased brand visibility drastically.
  • Oversee podcast production development for superior market positioning.
  • Nurtured industry relationships, facilitated collaboration opportunities.

Founder and Convenor

Road Freight SME Summit
03.2023 - 07.2025

Provide strategic direction and shape vision for Road Freight SME Summit, establishing a powerful platform to enhance growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in road freight and logistics sector.

  • Established company brand for improved visibility and recognition.
  • Developed business strategy by conducting comprehensive market research.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, secured competitive pricing and terms.

Founder and Convenor

Scale-Up Women in Business Initiative
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Empowered women entrepreneurs in construction and facilities management sectors through targeted training.
  • Provided mentorship and access to business opportunities for participants.

Facilitated skill development and network building to support business scaling.

Founder and Executive Director

Reign Supreme Holdings
03.2015 - Current
  • Fund Raising for Smart Procurement World - 2015 to 2017
  • Annual Smart Supplier Conference and Supplier Entrepreneurship Competition (Western Cape, Durban and Gauteng) - 2015 to 2017
  • Launched the Innovation and Information Communication Technology Smart Invest, supported by TELKOM and The Innovation Hub - 2016.
  • Adjudication project management of SAB Kick Start competition - 2015.
  • Ceramic Industries Group - Enterprise Supplier Development Roadshow - 2016
  • Deep Learning Indaba - 2017.
  • The ICT Channel Development Summit - 2017.
  • LEXMARK ESD strategy project management - 2016.
  • Grow Supplier ZA Nationwide Roadshow - 2018 (Five provinces completed)
  • Rand Water Foundation Supplier development engagement Free State and Mpumalanga - 2019
  • Telkom Future Makers SMME Conference - 2019

Executive Director

Reign Supreme Holdings
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 07.2025
  • Researching and analysing the feasibility of developing potential training topics into commercially viable offerings.
  • Preparing and producing industry-specific conference material and information including themes and topics.
  • Assisting small businesses in screening business deals by analysing market strategies, deal potentials and requirements along with funding models.
  • Conducting research to identify new markets.

Shareholder

Commercial Transport Academy
03.2018 - 02.2022
  • As a shareholder of the Commercial Transport Academy, my responsibilities included a pivotal role in enhancing the transport sector by focusing on truck driver training. My work involved business development, fundraising and the conceptualisation of the women's mentorship program for women truck operators/entrepreneurs.

Conference Producer

IQPC
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • Conducted market research to identify trending topics for future conferences.
  • Delivered successful conferences by meticulously planning every detail from start to finish.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to gather insights and make improvements for future events.
  • Improved delegate experience by promptly addressing their queries and concerns.

Conference Producer

Institute for International Research
03.2010 - 12.2011
  • Conducted market research to identify trending topics for future conferences.
  • Delivered successful conferences by meticulously planning every detail from start to finish.
  • Coordinated conference logistics to ensure smooth running of events.
  • Resolved unexpected issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to scheduled proceedings.

Conference Producer

Trade Conference Institute
01.2009 - 12.2009

A conference producer is responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of a conference. This includes researching industry trends, identifying key themes, curating content, securing high-level speakers, and designing the event agenda. They collaborate with marketing, sponsorship, and operations teams to ensure the event meets its strategic goals, engages the right audience, and delivers value to all stakeholders. The role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to produce impactful, content-driven events

Education

MPhil - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

GORDAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL (GIBS)

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME -

GORDAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL (GIBS)
Johannesburg
11.2019

BA HONORS - POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

BA - JOURNALISM

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg
02.2007

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - MERIT

POTCHEFSTROOM GIRLS HIGH
North West
12.2003

Skills

  • BUSINESS STRATEGY
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • STAKE HOLDER MANAGEMENT
  • FUND RAISING
  • TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
  • SME DEVELOPMENT

Languages

English
Southern Sotho

Accomplishments

    Recipient of the 2018 Women of Excellence from the Women Economic Forum

References

References available upon request.

References

Catherine Larkin

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport 

0833000331


Oliver Naidoo 

JC Auditors 

0825778494


Kamogelo Mampane
Pan African Supply Chain Council
0734634579


Timeline

Founder and Host

On the Road Podcast
06.2024 - Current

Founder and Convenor

Road Freight SME Summit
03.2023 - 07.2025

Founder and Convenor

Scale-Up Women in Business Initiative
01.2022 - 07.2025

Shareholder

Commercial Transport Academy
03.2018 - 02.2022

Founder and Executive Director

Reign Supreme Holdings
03.2015 - Current

Executive Director

Reign Supreme Holdings
01.2015 - 07.2025

Conference Producer

IQPC
06.2012 - 10.2014

Conference Producer

Institute for International Research
03.2010 - 12.2011

Conference Producer

Trade Conference Institute
01.2009 - 12.2009

BA HONORS - POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

MPhil - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

GORDAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL (GIBS)

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME -

GORDAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL (GIBS)

BA - JOURNALISM

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - MERIT

POTCHEFSTROOM GIRLS HIGH
Florence Musundwa