Founder, Executive Director & Consultant
MABALANE MFUNDISI
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Visionary and highly accomplished executive with over 21 years of progressive experience, including 17 years at senior management level within the communications, enterprise development, public health, and NGO sectors. Currently serving as Executive Director of Show Me Your Number, Mabalane has led national strategic initiatives in HIV and TB response and is a respected leader within the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) and the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS).
Proven expertise in strategic planning, governance, resource mobilisation, media and communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational leadership. Recognised for a powerful network across government, business, and civil society; strong leadership skills; and a deep commitment to social impact, particularly in HIV/AIDS and TB programming.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Tertiary Education
Wits Business School
2001 – 2002 | Completed
Certificate in Principles of Business and Management
Tshwane University of Technology
1998 – 1999 | Completed
Certificate in Basic Journalism
Nelson Mandela School of Medicine
1993 – 1995 | Incomplete
MBChB (up to 3rd Year)
CURRENT LEADERSHIP ROLES
C20 South Africa (Jan 2025 – Present)
Show Me Your Number (2010 – Present)
Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), Appointed by Minister of Health (2020 – Present)
SANAC Resource Mobilisation Committee (with Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla)
SANAC Civil Society TB Task Team
SANAC Civil Society Forum
SANAC Sport, Arts & Culture Sector (2012 – Present)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Show Me Your Number HIV Prevention Project | Jun 2010 – Present
- Provides strategic leadership and oversees all organisational operations
- Leads donor engagement, financial management, policy advocacy, and staff development
- Spokesperson on national platforms and parliament representations
- Oversees research and programme evaluations
Bosabosele Consulting | Jan 2011 – Present
- Offers strategic consulting and representation of sports professionals
- Leads business operations, communications, and stakeholder management
Serongwanyane Technologies | Apr 2005 – Dec 2010
- Managed enterprise development and technology projects
- Directed strategic partnerships and business growth
SANGOCO (South African National NGO Coalition) | Mar 2004 – Apr 2005
- Oversaw nationwide NGO operations across research, finance, and communications
- Represented SANGOCO in high-level stakeholder engagements
OneWorld Radio (Cape Town) | Apr 2003 – Feb 2004
- Led pan-African ICT for development projects
- Supervised international teams (Dakar, Lusaka, Kampala)
W&RSETA (Wholesale & Retail Sector Education and Training Authority) | Aug 2002 – Mar 2003
- Managed media relations and branding strategies
- Acted as company spokesperson and developed communication materials
National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) | May 2000 – Jul 2002
- Led national policy and advocacy work in the community broadcasting sector
- Presented policy submissions to Parliament
Durban Youth Radio | Jun 1997 – Apr 2000
- Managed daily station operations, staff, programming and strategic direction
SELECT LEADERSHIP & BOARD ROLES
01
Chairperson
AIDS Consortium (2004 – 2012)
02
Chairperson
Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) (2003 – 2008)
03
Treasurer
AMARC-Africa (2001 – 2006)
04
Provincial Chairperson
National Community Radio Forum – KZN (1996 – 1999)
05
Ward Committee Member
City of Johannesburg (2011 – 2016)
06
Media & Communications Coordinator
ANC Zone 11 (2014 – 2016)
07
Treasurer
ANC Ward 54 (2008 – 2013)
08
Chairperson
UKZN Sports Union (1996 – 1997)
09
Chairperson
South African Students Press Union – KZN (1997 – 1999)
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Co-Chairperson, South African Team for NSP 2017–2022 (appointed by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa)
- Played a pivotal role in national consultations and drafting of HIV/TB strategies
- Led donor negotiations and civil society mobilisation for global funding rounds
Technical Skills
REFERENCES
Available upon request.