Mbali Nkwali
About Mbali Nkwali
Mbali Nkwali is a Business Analyst and Executive Assistant at Ivanhoe Mines (Kamoa Copper SA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse educational background, including degrees from the University of Cape Town and Kwansei Gakuin University, and has held various analytical roles in the mining sector since 2014.
Work at Ivanhoe Mines
Mbali Nkwali has been employed at Ivanhoe Mines since 2014. She currently serves as a Business Analyst and Executive Assistant at Kamoa Copper SA, a position she has held since 2020 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prior to this role, she worked as a Stakeholder Analyst-Trainee at Ivanhoe Mines from 2014 to 2015 in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. Her experience at Ivanhoe Mines spans over eight years, with significant contributions in both South Africa and the DRC.
Education and Expertise
Mbali Nkwali has a diverse educational background. She obtained a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci) from the University of Cape Town, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she completed an International Management Course (MBA) at Kwansei Gakuin University from 2016 to 2018. She also pursued a Global Citizenship Course at the University of Cape Town in 2012 and a Certificate of Competence in Sustainability in Mining and Industry at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2014. Since 2014, she has been studying at the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).
Background
Mbali Nkwali's early education includes studies at Epworth High School and Beaconhurst High School. She began her professional career as a Research Analyst at SearchSpecifics TRANSEARCH Africa (Pty) Ltd. in 2013, where she worked for eight months in Parkmore, Johannesburg. Her career has evolved through various roles, leading to her current position at Ivanhoe Mines.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Mbali Nkwali has accumulated extensive experience in business analysis and stakeholder engagement. Her role as a Business Analyst and Executive Assistant at Ivanhoe Mines has allowed her to develop skills in project management and strategic planning. Her previous experience as a Stakeholder Analyst-Trainee provided her with foundational knowledge in stakeholder relations, which she has built upon in her current position.