Nkhangweni Rambau
Professional Summary
Meet Mr Rambau
Accomplished executive, educator, and board director with over 20 years of leadership across ICT, renewable energy, education, agriculture, agro-processing, and the space economy. Highly experienced in corporate governance, ESG integration, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and skills development. Passionate about workforce readiness and inclusive education, with a strong record of designing and facilitating accredited training programmes and graduate placement initiatives.
Current Roles & Contributions
- Educator & Facilitator: Delivers training in Business Management, Agriculture, and Agro-Processing, with a focus on entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and enterprise development. Experienced in graduate placement, mentoring, and employability programmes aligned with SETA and QCTO standards.
- Board Leadership: Non-Executive Director on boards including Legal Aid South Africa (Chair: Risk & ICT), SANSA, PPECB, and LOCMA, contributing to governance, risk, ICT strategy, and ESG oversight.
- Executive Leadership: CEO of Nyadenga Redeem (Pty) Ltd, leading multi-sector advisory services and infrastructure projects.
Toastmasters International Leadership
Competent Communicator (CC) – Toastmasters InternationalPast President, Rosebank Toastmasters ClubPast Vice-President: Education, Rosebank Toastmasters Club
Key Achievements
Spearheaded digital skills, entrepreneurship, and GBV training programmes with multiple SETAs and universities
Facilitated SME enterprise development and new venture creation programmes, linking training to employment and graduate opportunities
Championed inclusive access to STEM, ICT, and agro-processing careers for marginalised communities.
Ethics & Governance Training & Advisory
• Developed and facilitated Ethics & Governance Training for executives, public servants, youth, SMEs, and community leaders.
• Training areas: King IV, ethical leadership, PFMA & Treasury, ESG governance, ICT governance, cybersecurity ethics, anti-corruption frameworks, whistleblowing systems, and integrity protocols.
Project Management & Facilitation
Nkhangweni Rambau brings extensive project management expertise gained through both academic training and practical implementation across ICT, infrastructure, skills development, and ESG-aligned initiatives.He completed the ICT Project Management module as part of his Master of Information Technology (MIT) at the University of Pretoria, and the Executive Project Management module during his Master of Business Leadership (MBL) at UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
Executive Experience Chief Executive Officer – Nyadenga Redeem (Pty) Ltd (2017–Present)
Founder and leader of a multidisciplinary advisory firm specialising in ESG, ICT governance, renewable energy, agro-processing, industrial symbiosis, and project development. Oversaw capital raising and stakeholder engagement for large-scale infrastructure initiatives, including a smart city and shopping mall
ICT Manager – Sasol Chemical Industries (2010–2015)
Managed ICT supplier contracts valued at R2.3 billion, ensuring vendor compliance, governance alignment, and strategic procurement outcomes.
ICT Services Manager – Sasol Group Services (2007–2010)Directed ICT asset management and order fulfilment operations, embedding governance and lifecycle optimisation.
Assistant Director: ICT – Tembisa Hospital (2005–2007)Established the ICT directorate, represented hospital management at board level, and acted as CEO on multiple occasions.Earlier roles: ICT Systems Administrator (Telkom SA), Data Technologist (Natalspruit Hospital), Teacher (Dimani Agricultural High School)
Education & Professional Development
Master of Business Leadership (MBL) – UNISA SBLMaster of Information Technology (MIT) – University of PretoriaExecutive Development Programme (EDP) – Wits Business SchoolBA & UED – University of VendaCertifications: MCSE, MCP, ITIL, GIBS Expert Negotiator, Hospital Management
He has successfully facilitated and managed multiple projects for diverse clients in both the public and private sectors, including digital transformation programmes, infrastructure development, and capacity-building projects.
His key competencies include:
End-to-end project planning and execution using PMBOK and PRINCE2 aligned methodologies
Stakeholder facilitation, change management, and governance integration
Development of project charters, risk registers, budgets, and milestone-based implementation plans
Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time, on scope, and within budget
Aligning project outcomes with strategic objectives, ESG considerations, and compliance frameworks
He also leverages his training facilitation experience to strengthen project governance, coach teams, and embed skills transfer and sustainability mechanisms within all implementation processes.
Leadership & Voluntary WorkFounder & Chairperson, Tenacity STEM Foundation – advancing STEM education in disadvantaged communities
Founder & Chairperson, Mukhuthu Arts & Cultural Foundation – promoting cultural heritage and social cohesionMember, Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA)Toastmasters International – Past President and VP: Education
Key Achievements & Impact·
Spearheaded digital skills, entrepreneurship, and GBV training programmes with multiple SETAs and universities.
Facilitated enterprise development initiatives for SMEs, including New Venture Creation programmes.·
Aligned training initiatives with QCTO accreditation, ensuring industry-relevant qualifications.
Championed inclusive access to digital education and ICT careers for marginalised communities