Zesuliwe Mkhize

Zesuliwe Mkhize has more than 20 years’ experience at senior management level, providing strategic leadership in the Non-Government (NGO) and Government sectors. Her experience ranges from establishing an NGO (People’s Dialogue on Land & Shelter)’s provincial office in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) to being the head of Human Settlements Deputy Director General (DDG) in the Limpopo provincial government. During her executive tenure in the department, she was further assigned as accounting officer (acting Head of Department) for the Department of Co-operative Governance Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements. All responsibilities were executed with distinction largely due to her sound co-operate governance strategies and effective program management capabilities. Zesuliwe, a keen researcher is a published author on land and services, research which was funded by Kwa-Zulu Natal provincial government. Prior to that project, she was part of the Local Agenda 21 team, which developed the state of the environment report for the city of eThekwini. This track record sets her apart as the most experienced leader in the Built environment sector and as a Human Settlement Development specialist.

Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.

Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.

• Gender: Female
• Driving License: Code 08

• Women’s Award, 2006, Best team Leader Accomplishment MEC Award
• University of Durban Westville Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1999, Recognition for achievement and contributions to South African Society.

• Mr Nape Nchabeleng, Director General: The Office of the Premier, Limpopo Province, +27723026615
• Prof Dhiru Soni, Professor Emeritus-UDW, +837778737