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New Membership registrations are currently suspended. Registration will reopen on the 1st of January 2025.
Phone : +27 11 621 6881 | +27 11 621 6882
membership@awca.co.za
Buhle Hanise CA(SA)
Head of Business Restructuring at BDO South Africa
AWCA President
The President of AWCA drives the organization’s mission to “Accelerate the advancement of Black Female Chartered Accountants” by inspiring young girls to pursue CA(SA) qualifications, supporting women through their articles and early careers, and cultivating leadership skills for prominent roles in both the corporate and public sectors. Through strategic vision and dedicated support, the President embodies AWCA’s commitment to empowering and elevating African Women Chartered Accountants.
Pumla Molope CA(SA)
Associate Director at Value Capital Partners (VCP)
AWCA Deputy President
The Deputy President of AWCA plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s goal to “Accelerate the advancement of Black Female Chartered Accountants” by managing and enhancing key programs that support and develop African women in the field. This role focuses on operational excellence and strategic alignment, ensuring that initiatives to inspire young talent, support women through their CA(SA) journey, and build leadership capacity are effectively executed. The Deputy President is essential in driving AWCA’s mission and fostering impactful growth within the organization.
Mmabatho Hantise CA(SA)
Associate Director SaT: Transaction Diligence at Ernst & Young
Head: AWCA Professional Development, Power Spaces
About the Power Spaces Portfolio: We work with market leaders across various industries and sectors to assist African women in building networks and relationships that will create a lasting impact in their careers through indirect and direct mentorship opportunities, as well as the various engagements and panels that they are exposed to.
Siphumelele Ngubane CA(SA)
Finance Business Partner at Nando's South Africa
Head: AWCA Finance Portfolio
About the Finance Portfolio: We ensure that the AWCA's funds are distributed accordingly to fund its different missions, as well as to ensure the smooth running of the organisation's operations.
Thulaganyo Sechoaro CA(SA)
Executive Support: Strategy Enablement at Standard Bank CIB Africa Regions
Head: AWCA Marketing and PR
About the Marketing and PR Portfolio: We contribute to the sustainability of the AWCA by creating brand awareness, promotion of its initiatives and amplifying its causes and mission. This is critical for fundraising, encouraging membership, engaging volunteers as well as and driving transformation within the profession.
Paballo Phiri CA(SA)
Liquidity Risk Analyst at ABSA Group
Head: AWCA Professional Development
The Professional Development Portfolio is designed to assist trainee chartered accountants as well as those who have recently completed their articles or are in the early stages of their careers. The portfolio aims to foster the development of well-rounded CAs by providing workshops on IAC and APC, seminars on financial empowerment, and other initiatives that contribute to their professional growth and development.
Refilwe Likotsi CA(SA)
Financial Business Analyst at PPC Africa
Head: AWCA Leadership Academy
About the Leadership Academy Portfolio: We aim to provide members with the latest solutions to help facilitate the development of their leadership skills throughout their careers. These solutions include personal and leadership growth through coaching and leadership development programmes designed to expose them to Board leadership opportunities and more.
Tsogo Rooi CA(SA)
General Manager of Revenue Management at Avis (Zeda Limited)
Head: AWCA Entrepreneurship Forum
The Professional Development Portfolio is designed to support trainee chartered accountants as well as those who have recently completed their articles or are in the early stages of their careers. The portfolio aims to foster the development of well-rounded CAs by providing workshops on IAC and APC, seminars on financial empowerment, and other initiatives that contribute to their professional growth and development.
Lesedi Diseko CA(SA)
Financial Accountant at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Head: AWCA Bursary Portfolio
About the AWCA Bursary Portfolio: We oversee and monitor the Bursary Fund selection process and constantly ensure that the bursars are adequately supported on their respective academic journeys. The portfolio plans to collaborate with several stakeholders who share in our goal of getting the African girl child across the academic finish line.
Dankie Mokwena CA(SA), ACMA, CGMA, CIMA
Midstream Finance Lead at bpSA
Head: AWCA Student Chapters
About the Student Chapters Portfolio: The Student Chapter portfolio talks to our 'Identify' pillar. Through the Student Chapters, we are able to reach high school learners from various backgrounds and provide information about the CA profession. The Student Chapters act as a support structure for CA students through initiatives such as mental health awareness, information sessions around training offices and different future career paths for CAs, outreach programmes and various other initiatives that have real impact - not only on the membership base, but also society at large.
Nomtha Makhosana CA(SA
Group Audit Specialist at Super Group (SGHC)
Head: AWCA Western Cape Regional Chairperson
About the Western Cape Subcommittee: Our main aim is to popularise the AWCA brand and mission in the Western Cape by increasing exposure and building a network of sisterhood that serves as a support structure for all CAS (SA) of our demographic, in all phases of their studies and careers.
Zamanguni Gumede CA(SA), MCom (UKZN)
Taxation Head & Senior Lecturer at UKZN
Head: AWCA Kwa-Zulu Natal Regional Chairperson
About the portfolio: Cultivate meaningful relationships, foster community engagement and secure diverse funding sources to sustain and advance AWCAs mission.
Thandeka Dludla CA(SA)
SME Business Manager at Old Mutual
Head: AWCA President and Deputy President Portfolio
Cultivate meaningful relationships, foster community engagement and secure diverse funding sources to sustain and advance AWCAs mission.
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