Phathizwe Malinga serves as the Group Chief Information Officer at PG Group (Pty) Ltd since April 2022, where leadership of IT teams has ensured optimal operational status of IT assets and strategic alignment with business goals. Malinga is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, delivering practical lectures on industry applications of business theory. Experience includes roles as Independent Director at Bizmod Consulting, Managing Director and other key positions at SqwidNet, Board Member at 0G United Nations, Faculty Candidate at Singularity University, and Head of Application Strategy at Life Healthcare, showcasing a strong background in IoT technology, application strategy, and project management across various organizations. Malinga holds an Executive MBA from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, along with several management and project management certifications.