Alumni Advisory Board
Established in 2022, the Alumni Advisory Board brings together six of TWIMS’ most dedicated and engaged alumni. These individuals serve as ambassadors for the TWIMS community, offering strategic input and supporting the institute’s mission to drive manufacturing excellence in Africa.
The Board plays a vital role in strengthening the relationship between alumni and the institute, promoting meaningful engagement, collaboration, and long-term impact.
Governance
The Alumni Advisory Board is an advisory body to the TWIMS Stakeholder Board. The Chairperson of the Alumni Board reports directly to the TWIMS Executive Director.
Priya Govind
Alumni Board Chairperson
Qualifications:
MBA (GIBS)
Chartered Accountant (SA)
Title and current company:
Director: Finance at Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Japanese listed company Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI).
Biography:
Priya describes herself as a life-long learner who is passionate about education and believes that education is a key driver of social and economic upliftment.
She was part of the inaugural GIBS Manufacturing-focused MBA cohort, achieved her MBA with distinction and recognised by GIBS as the top MBA Modular / Part time student nationally.
In her current professional role, Priya heads up a team of 26 Associates within the finance function, responsible for all aspects of financial accounting, cost and management accounting, credit, and treasury management.
In her downtime, Priya enjoys hiking, connecting with family and friends, reading, and travelling.
Nosihle Dlamini
Alumni Board Chairperson
Qualifications:
Mechanical engineering
Advance Cert Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Post Grad Dip Business Management
Post Grad Dip General Management
MBA
MCom HR ( Candidate)
Title and current company:
Senior Manager – Toyota
Biography:
Nosihle is a driven and authentic leader with 11 years in the automotive industry, holding various positions in operations, quality engineering, and compliance. She has an ardent interest in sustainability and technology. On a personal level possesses good interpersonal skills, great sense of humour, and an unwavering belief in human potential and that of women to be specific.
She is part of the GIBS and Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies inaugural GIBS MBA Manufacturing cohort.
Anele Ngidi
Alumni Board Chairperson
Qualifications:
Bcom (Acc.)
PGDip Management Practice (Africa focus)
PGDip General Management
Title and current company:
Independent Consultant
Biography:
Anele has over 15 years’ experience spanning the financial services and automotive sectors. She has held various senior roles in stockbroking and investment management, where she led research efforts on JSE-listed companies and asset manager investment strategies. Recently, Anele also worked as a business excellence lead responsible for rolling out the Lean strategy within a JSE-listed organisation operating in the transport and automotive sector. She also recently served on the investment and management committees for a pension fund of the same company. Anele is a recipient of the Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies Ambassador Scholarship and is currently pursuing her MBA studies. She has a keen interest in sustainability, trade, and inclusive leadership.
Abdul Ganie Hassim
Alumni Board Member
Qualifications:
CA (SA), MBA
Title and current company:
Senior Manager, Commercial and Supply Chain CHEP / Brambles
Biography:
Abdul was part of the inaugural GIBS MBA class in 2019. He has a background in commercial deals, supply chain, strategy, finance, and systems at various listed and multinational companies. He is particularly interested in making a difference in sustainable supply chains and manufacturing.
Mdumiseni Maphumulo
Alumni Board Chairperson
Qualifications:
BSc Eng. (Mech.)
PGDip General Management
Title and current company:
Area Engineer, Alkylation; Shell & BP South African Petroleum (SAPREF)
Biography:
Mdumiseni has over 13 years’ experience in various manufacturing industries including petroleum and pulp and paper, holding various roles in maintenance from area engineer to maintenance management. Mdumiseni spent a year studying through the Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies and has recently graduated with a PGDip General Management.
Warren Andrew Sachs
Alumni Board Member
Qualifications:
BSc Eng. (Mech.)
PGDip General Management
Title and current company:
Director, Beier
Biography:
Warren has over 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry holding various roles including project management, operations management, and general management. He was appointed Director of Beier Industries (now Beier Group) in 2008.