Vuyelwa Masangwana is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in investment management, policy development, organisational strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Over the years, she has held pivotal roles in South Africa's National Treasury and the Constitutional Court, spearheading key governance, policy, and capacity-building initiatives. Her extensive work includes managing high-level engagements and donor-funded projects with the European Union (EU), USAID, and other international development partners. These efforts have fostered transformational programs addressing socio-economic challenges, governance reforms, and policy advancements across South Africa and beyond.
- Investment Management and Strategy
- Organizational Restructuring and Leadership
- Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder and Programme Management
- Social and Governance Policy
- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Sustainable Development and Enterprise Growth
Credentials and Qualifications
- Master of Management (Digital Business), Wits Business School, 2021
- Master of Commerce (Project Management), Crane Field College, 2009
- Management Advancement Programme, Wits Business School, 2003
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Durban Westville, 1999
- Member, Institute of Directors
Key Achievements
- Leadership at SA-EU Dialogue Facility: As Team Leader, managed a €7 million budget over 36 months, facilitating over 40 dialogue projects and ensuring robust stakeholder engagement and program outcomes.
- Strategic Initiatives at LVV Capital: Directed transformational projects in agriculture, healthcare, and affordable housing, addressing socio-economic challenges in South Africa.
- Governance Contributions: Negotiated strategic development partnerships, including R5 billion from the EU and R3 billion from USAID for key social programs.
- Judicial Development: Introduced capacity-building programs for aspirant women judges, successfully mentoring 10 candidates into judicial roles.
Professional Leadership
- Chairman, Trans African Concession:
Providing strategic governance and oversight for regional infrastructure initiatives. Additionally, she serves on the following committees:- Remuneration Committee (Remco)
- Social and Ethics Committee (SEC)
- Strategy and Investment Committee (SIC)
- Procurement Committee
- Board Member, Benguela Global Fund Managers:
Providing strategic direction and leadership in global financial management.
Additional Contributions
- Co-Founder, School Aid South Africa: Championed the development of over 80 sustainable libraries across Gauteng and the Western Cape.
- Trustee, President Awards Programme (Duke of Edinburgh Programme): Advocating youth leadership through innovative educational initiatives.
- Ambassador, Read to Lead Campaign: Partnering with the Department of Basic Education to enhance literacy and library access nationwide.
Let’s Work Together
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