Meet Sezanele Zondi: An Accomplished Business Mentor, Philanthropist, Life Coach, Author, and Inspirational Speaker

rs Sezanele Zondi is an accomplished author, philanthropist, life coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. She has an impressive list of academic qualifications, including an MBA, BTech Marketing, Advance Management Diploma, Certificate in Project Management, National Diploma in Marketing, Diploma in Ministry, Certificate in Financial Modeling, and Certificate in Life Coaching.

Mrs Zondi has vast experience in enterprise development, dating back to 2001, when she was employed by Land Bank, ABSA (Development Centre), and currently, the government parastatal MEGA. She has been directly involved in SMMEs funding, due diligence, mentorship, stakeholder management, and project management. Mrs Zondi is passionate about SMMEs’ success and empowerment, and as such, she serves as a Business Mentor for Fetola Business Growth Professionals, Cherie Blare Foundation (International), National Mentorship Movement, Tony Elumelu Foundation (Africa), National Youth Development Agencies, Donors for Africa Foundation (Nigeria), and B4IR TVET.

Her skills include Development Finance, Marketing, Business Plan, Business Funding Models, Business Governance & Compliance, Market Linkages, Business Operations & Management, Project Management, Events Management & Planning, Facilitation of business skill workshops, Business Pitch, Change and Conflict Management, Turnaround Strategy, Risk Management, Understanding of Entrepreneurial policies, environment and dynamics, Social Media Marketing, Management and Development of SMMEs, and NPO Governance. Mrs Zondi is also involved in community development through her SEZ Foundation (NPO), which advocates against teenage pregnancy, empowerment and helps restore the dignity of a girl and boy child. She also does inspirational speaking, focusing on business and social issues affecting young people, women, and entrepreneurs.

She is a member of Coaches & Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) and Circle of Global Business Women (CGBW). Mrs Zondi believes that mentorship plays an important and crucial role in ensuring that businesses are sustainable. Her book, “Mastering Your Business Pitch,” is a practical handbook that entrepreneurs can use to prepare their pitch and take advantage of the only platform where they can get instant funding and coaching.

Mrs Zondi can be reached via email at sezanele.zondi@yahoo.com or by phone at +27 72 228 1629. She can also be found on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, or her website, www.sezanelezondi.com. Mrs Zondi’s impressive academic qualifications, vast experience in enterprise development, passion for SMMEs’ success and empowerment, involvement in community development, and dedication to mentorship make her an inspirational figure in South Africa and beyond.