Lebogang Maku Letseka

Lebogang Maku Letseka is an accomplished Technical and R&D Manager at Prominent Paints SA, with a career spanning over a decade in the coatings industry. Since May 2016, Letseka has led the R&D lab and the architectural and protective coatings portfolio, focusing on continuous product quality improvement. Previous roles include R&D Section Leader and R&D Chemist, where responsibilities encompassed project planning, color database development, and formulation optimization. Letseka began the career as a Trainee Chemist at several divisions of Anglo American, gaining foundational expertise in chemical analysis and instrumentation. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Polymer Science from Stellenbosch University and ongoing studies in Business Administration at Wits Business School.