``A strategic board has a view of looking ahead, an insight to look deeper, and competency to look beyond.``
Meet Our Board Of Directors
Robert Gumede
Mr Robert Gumede
Chairman
Pan-African, global entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr Robert Matana Gumede is the Executive Chairman and founder of of Gijima. With a keen interest in diversified businesses, Mr Gumede heads the Guma Group of Companies which house 12 000 employees. Alongside Gijima, he serves on multiple boards and advisory councils. (B.Juris )
Maphum Nxumalo
Mr Maphum Nxumalo
Non Executive
Mr Maphum Nxumalo was appointed as GCEO of Gijima Technology People in February 2020. He joined Gijima in 2014 as the Chief Operations Officer (COO), coming from T-Systems and has over 40 years of experience in the ICT industry. At T-Systems, he was the Executive Director on the board of T-systems South Africa.
Mundalamo
Mr Ronnie Wa-Mundalamo
Acting Group Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer
Ronnie Wa-Mundalamo has over 17 years of experience in finance in different industries including the ICT sector. Over the past eight years, he has been responsible for managing statutory reporting, management reporting, expenditure, and implementation of IFRS 15 at Vodacom. A thought leader who drives change to transform processes and businesses. He holds a CA(SA), Master of Business Administration (GIBS-UP), B. Compt (Hons) (UNISA), B. Com (UL).
Deon Van De Walt
Mr Deon Van De Walt
Non Executive
COO at Guma Group, the holding company for Gijima is a well-respected attorney that has acquired numerous academic qualifications. Deon is also a member of Audit and Risks.
Roberta Gumede
Ms Roberta Gumede
Executive Director | Chief Marketing Officer
Her passion for reshaping the African Single Story through the business took her to Beijing, where she studied Mandarin, engaged in business culture, and cultivated a deeper understanding of the BRICS initiative from a Chinese perspective.
It put her in a great position in leading a large organisation’s MarComs strategy alongside a young, dynamic team.
Sindi Zilwa
Mrs Sindi Zilwa
Non Executive
A highly skilled chartered Account and Chairman at Audit & Risk . Serves on several boards in different industries such as financial services, healthcare, mining and telecommunications, in major local and international companies.
Ashwin Trikamjee
Mr Ashwin Trikamjee
Non Executive
A well-known practising attorney and Gijima Lead Independent Director, joined the Gijima board in 2005.
Dr M Bussin
Dr M Bussin
Non Executive
A Remuneration expert and Chairman of REMCO, with years of experience in serving on various boards in other major companies.