Thabang Mbembele 2026 Speakers
Chief Executive Officer , Pro-Serve Consulting
“Thabang is a seasoned executive leader and built environment specialist with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth, governance excellence and multidisciplinary project delivery across the infrastructure sector.
He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pro-Serve Consulting (Pty) Ltd, a dynamic and growing consulting firm delivering Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and PMU/PMO services. Under his leadership, the company has successfully delivered over 1,000 projects across diverse sectors, including projects beyond South Africa, establishing a strong reputation for excellence and reliability within the built environment.
Thabang has built extensive partnerships with both public and private sector clients and continues to position Pro-Serve for growth by expanding its service offering into Engineering, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Transactional Advisory, supporting more integrated and sustainable infrastructure development solutions.
His commitment to governance and accountability is reflected in his active industry leadership. He serves as a Board Member of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) and is the Chairperson of the Social and Ethics Committee at SACPCMP.
Currently a Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) candidate at the University of South Africa School of Business Leadership, his research focuses on strengthening governance and accountability in Public-Private Partnerships within emerging economies, with a specific focus on South Africa.
Beyond his executive role, Thabang is deeply passionate about mentorship and youth development, actively supporting and guiding emerging professionals within the built environment. He also leverages his passion for golf as a platform for corporate social investment, bringing together industry leaders to support charitable causes and community upliftment initiatives.”
