Lerato Zikalala 2026 speakers

“Lerato Zikalala, Coordinator Markets (Global Markets Unit), Brand South Africa. The Global Markets unit is responsible for implementing Brand South Africa’s mandate by delivering on the organization’s strategic objectives internationally.

Have twelve (12) years experience in the Public Sector (Department of Trade & Industry, Department of Mineral Resources & former Department of Minerals & Energy within the Energy Division) and Two (2) years in the Private Sector (Business Consulting).

Currently studying Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) STADIO, acquired
Advanced Diploma in Management (NQF Level 7) Southern Business School, Applied Public Private Partnership for Local Economic Development (NQF Level 7) University of Johannesburg: Centre for Local Economic Development (CENLED), National Diploma: Public Management (NQF Level 6) Central University of Technology Free State, Marketing Short Course – The University of Cape Town. Attended Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HP Education Services) and did several courses with National School of Government.

Enjoy working with a team, overcoming challenges and have a genuine interest in the sustainability of the Economy. Interested in the Mandate of the Organisation and involved in the Global South Africans Network (wwww.globalsouthafricans.com) which is aimed at enlisting the talent, experience and credibility of South Africans living abroad to build the Nation Brand internationally. South Africans living abroad are often the first point of contact for people overseas whose judgements have a profound impact on the fortunes of our country. GSAs can show the world what South Africans are made of, why we are worth investing in and partnering with and how we can help find creative solutions to the world’s problems. By becoming part an active Global South African, you are saying you want to act as a “brand ambassador” for the country.”