Moses Tembe

CHAIRMAN

Moses Tembe's resume outlines a distinguished career in business and community development. He holds a BA from UNISA, majoring in Political Science and Public Administration, and completed a Financial Management Course at UCT. His career began in the Umlazi Magistrate and the KwaZulu Development Corporation, transitioning to entrepreneurship in 1990 with ventures in retail and property development in Umlazi. Tembe has held directorial positions in companies like Geochem, Afrostructures and Mr Price, contributing significantly to major projects like Suncoast Richards Bay and Eco Junction.

He co-founded SA Shipbuilding, Vulindlela Holdings, Elgin Brown and Hamer Namibia and Tsogo Sun KZN, demonstrating a remarkable ability to innovate and lead in diverse industries. Tembe is actively involved in community empowerment, focusing on youth and women through the KZN Growth Coalition and Economic Council, where he co-chairs with the KZN Premier. He advocates for societal development based on common values and purposes, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among all social partners. The Moses Tembe Foundation, reflecting his commitment to entrepreneurship, education and the arts, marks another significant contribution to societal progress. Tembe envisions KZN as a model province, economically prosperous and socially cohesive, a dream he pursues with dedication and foresight.