Zandile Motha
About Zandile Motha
Zandile Motha serves as the Head of Core Banking Technology at Investec, where she has led initiatives since 2020. With a background in systems analysis and software development, she has held various roles in prominent organizations throughout South Africa.
Work at Investec
Zandile Motha has been serving as the Head of Core Banking Technology at Investec since June 2020. In this role, she oversees multiple teams of software professionals and manages the application development and support teams specifically for Investec Private Bank South Africa. Her responsibilities include leading core banking technology initiatives that are crucial for the bank's operations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Investec, Zandile Motha held several significant positions in the technology sector. She worked at Nedbank as a Senior Development Manager from 2008 to 2020, where she contributed for 12 years. Prior to that, she was a Systems Development Team Leader at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for 7 months in 2007-2008 and a Systems Business Analyst at SARS from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Programming Analyst at SITA SOC (Ltd) from 2000 to 2003 and as a Software Programmer at Liberty Group from 1997 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Zandile Motha has a strong educational background in business and project management. She studied at the University of South Africa, where she completed a Project Management course in 2007. She also attended the Gordon Institute of Business Science, achieving a Senior Management Programme in 2014 and a Management Development Programme in 2011. Her education equips her with the skills necessary for her leadership role in technology.
Background
Zandile Motha has extensive experience in the technology and banking sectors in South Africa. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has developed expertise in software development, team leadership, and project management. She has worked in various capacities, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the organizations she has been part of.