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Khaya Ngcwembe

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Executive Vice President Human Resources at Lonmin Plc
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Khaya Ngcwembe is a Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of experience, specializing in strategy, talent management, and transformation within the South African mining and beverage sectors. He holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town and completed an Executive Development Program at the University of Michigan, underscoring his expertise in senior and executive leadership roles.

Following his departure from Lonmin Plc after its acquisition, Khaya took a sabbatical to develop a farm, expressing a desire to take a break and focus on personal projects. His professional interests include analyzing business trends and strategies, evidenced by his interest in publications like the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal.

He believes that one learns more from people who disagree with them, as it provides a fuller understanding of reality.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President Human Resources
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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HR Transformation
He has extensive experience in driving diversity, transformation, and change management programs at an executive level in major South African corporations.
Employee Engagement
Believes that keeping people engaged is the most important part of his job, as it encourages them to go the extra mile for the organization.
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Career

Work history

5-2017 - 8-2019
Executive Vice President Human Resources
Lonmin Plc
9-2014 - 2-2017
HR Director
The South African Breweries
7-2006 - 9-2014
HR Services Manager
The South African Breweries
8-2004 - 7-2006
OD Consultant
The South African Breweries
6-1998 - 5-1999
Group HR Manager
Stellenbosch Farmers Winery
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Education
2007 - 2007
Executive Development Program (EDP)
University of Michigan
1999 - 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Cape Town
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