Foskor and UKZN hosts LDP graduation
The LDP is a short course presented by UKZN’s Graduate School of Business and Leadership, with the aim of honing students’ leadership and management skills.
CELEBRATIONS were in order on Friday, 14 April as the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Foskor hosted its prestigious Leadership Development Programme graduation ceremony. This followed the 2022 Leadership Development Programme (LDP) cohort offered by UKZN in collaboration with Foskor.
The LDP is a short course presented by UKZN’s Graduate School of Business and Leadership, with the aim of honing students’ leadership and management skills.
A number of Foskor employees successfully completed the LDP programme, and their hard work was recognised by special guests in attendance at the graduation ceremony. These included Foskor CEO Julian Palliam, Professor Mabutho Sibanda (UKZN), Jabu Dlamini, Vincent Matlala, Charles Reddy, Dr Siphiwe Mqadi, Professor Bomi Nomlala, and Bongekile Sithole.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Dr Mannana Ntoampe thanked Foskor for believing in them and investing in the education of its employees.
Foskor CEO Julian Palliam lauded the graduates for their perseverance and, in the words of Steve Jobs, encouraged them to ‘stay hungry; stay foolish’.
Learning is an ongoing process, and congratulations on embracing that concept, said Vincent Matlala.
His sentiments were echoed by guest speaker, Professor Mabutho Sibanda, who delved deeply into the practical characteristics of leadership.
Professor Bongi Nomlala also urged the graduates to apply the lessons and skills they have learned to make a difference in their workplace and communities.
Certificates of Completion with Complete Portfolio of Excellence:
Mnyakeni, Jabulane Christopher – Engineer Maintenance & Configuration
Mtshali, Khalipha Mbali – Process Engineer
Ntoampe, Mannana – Environment and Quality Specialist
Richards, Marcelle Kerstie – Process Engineer
Gcumisa, Morris Scelo – Engineer Mechanical
Mpungose, Nkosikhona Fortunate – Treasury Accountant
John, Nolan – Engineer Electrical and Instrumentation
Nhlangwana, Nolwazi Joy – Senior Internal Audit
Sibeko, Nomsa Mary – Systems Analyst
Singh, Prashant – Management Accountant
Buthelezi, Precious Khululiwe – Senior Manager Production – Sulphuric Plant
Kheswa, Sibusiso Alan – Engineer Maintenance
Mcobothi, Sihle Msizi – Engineer Projects
Nair, Strini – Group Risk Manager
Njobe, Thamsanqa Fortune – Senior Manager, Dry Division and Electrical & Instrumentation
Ellis, Wendy – Spend Analyst & Reporting Specialist
Nzimande, Vitus Jabulani – Engineer Projects
Certificate of Attendance:
Sithole, Busisiwe Evelyn – Category Specialist
Siyaya, Siboniso Malibongwe – Production Engineer
Ntuli, S’phiwe Musawenkosi – Engineer Mechanical
Nyirenda, Thabo – Superintendent Ship Operator
Mabunda, Vujaha Teddy – Engineer Process
Mhlongo, Wandile Lizwi Martin – Projects Engineer
