​Professional Profile of Nyaku Ben Makgoga

Nyaku Ben Makgoga is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in education, transportation, marketing, and environmental management. Mr. Makgoga holds multiple degrees, including a B.A. (ED), B.A. Hons (Geography), and a Bachelor of Education from reputable South African universities, supplemented by advanced certificates and diplomas from business schools in areas such as leadership, strategic management, marketing, human resources, and finance.

Work experience spans key executive roles within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, notably as Acting Executive Director: Transportation, where responsibilities included strategic transport planning, infrastructure development, transformation of public transport services, financial management, reporting, human resource leadership, and change management. Prior to this, the profile includes roles as Director: Transport Marketing & Communications, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, brand management, and internal/external communications.

Previous positions include Managing Director at Modipadi Investments, focusing on SMME development, waste management, and strategic business growth, and Chief Executive Officer at Buyisa e Bag, overseeing operations, financial management, community campaigns, and entrepreneurial development in the environmental sector. The candidate also held brand management positions at Tiger Brands and marketing roles at Collect-A-Can, with a strong focus on market analysis, strategy, and relationship building.

Early career experience covers public relations, fundraising, and marketing management for non-profit and educational organizations, along with science teaching positions. The profile is characterized by a strong blend of strategic vision, leadership, financial acumen, team building, and a passion for environmental sustainability and community development. ​