Hlumelo Sobekwa
About Hlumelo Sobekwa
Hlumelo Sobekwa is the Procurement/SCM Manager for Southern Africa at Chevron, based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and has received recognition for his contributions to the field.
Company
Hlumelo Sobekwa currently holds dual roles at Chevron in the Cape Town area, South Africa. He serves as the Procurement/SCM Manager for Southern Africa and as the Procurement Supervisor AMEP. His tenure at Chevron has been marked by various leadership roles, including Category Manager for Africa, Middle East, and Pakistan, and Regional Category Specialist. His experience at Chevron spans over a decade and covers a wide range of responsibilities in supply chain management and procurement.
Title
Hlumelo Sobekwa is the Procurement/SCM Manager for Southern Africa at Chevron. He is also the Procurement Supervisor for AMEP at the same company. In these roles, he oversees various procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic sourcing.
Education and Expertise
Hlumelo Sobekwa has an extensive educational background that complements his professional experience. He studied at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and a Bachelor of Social Science in Labor and Industrial Relations. He also completed the Leadership Development Programme at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. Additionally, he achieved an Advanced Supply Chain Management qualification from the University of Arizona's WP Carey School of Business.
Background
Before joining Chevron, Hlumelo Sobekwa worked as the Regional Travel Manager at MWEB Commercezone for two years and as a Key Account Manager at South African Airways for four years. His professional journey showcases his growth and adaptability across different industries, ultimately leading him to his current pivotal role in supply chain management at Chevron.
Achievements
Hlumelo Sobekwa has led significant initiatives, such as implementing a new procurement system at Chevron that improved efficiency by 20% within the first year. He received the Chevron Excellence Award in 2020 for outstanding performance in supply chain management. Additionally, he has served as a keynote speaker at the 2019 Southern Africa Supply Chain Conference and mentors young professionals through the South African Supply Chain Management Association. In 2021, he published an article on sustainable procurement practices in the Journal of Supply Chain Management.