Mandla Nhlapo

Mandla Nhlapo serves as a Senior Commercial Specialist at Sasol South Africa since August 2015, focusing on Capital Project Procurement Contracts Management, ensuring alignment with supply chain strategies and compliance with Quality Management Systems. Responsibilities include managing contract compliance for projects with spending up to R500 million, overseeing bidding processes, compiling commercial reports, and engaging stakeholders to resolve disputes. Nhlapo previously held the position of Middle Manager Commercial at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd from March 2011 to July 2015, where responsibilities included managing procurement for renewable energy projects, developing business cases, and leading negotiations with suppliers. Nhlapo's educational background includes a Management Development program from GIBS Business School, a program in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from the University of South Africa, and a degree from the University of Limpopo.