YALI RLC SA Team

Our director and chief of party

Mr. Harry Ntombela has over 17 years of experience in the financial services sector, specializing in financial analysis, relationship management, and business development. He joined the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) in 2016 as Partnerships and Alumni Manager. In late 2023, he advanced to the position of Director and Chief of Party for the RLC SA. In this role, Harry provides strategic vision and direction for the growth and sustainability of YALI RLC SA, oversees staff development to ensure high performance, and engages partners and stakeholders to shape the center’s vision.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of the Witwatersrand. 

Beyond his work at the RLC SA, Harry is passionate about reading and assists in efforts to make South African books as widely available as possible in libraries, where they can be shared, preserved, and celebrated. 

-Mr. Harry Ntombela 

Our Dedicated Professionals

Karen Haycock
Karen Haycock
Deputy Chief of Party
Derrick Manyisa
Derrick Manyisa
Alumni Engagement and Curriculum Manager
Nontokozo Mokoena
Nontokozo Mokoena
Partnerships and Communications Manager
Tshepo Neito
Tshepo Neito
Recruitment, Selection and Admissions Manager
Stephen Mutongerwa
Stephen Mutongerwa
Operations Manager
Nozipho Manqele
Nozipho Manqele
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Andile Simamane
Andile Simamane
YALI Accountant
Thuto Segooa
Thuto Segooa
Finance Supervisor
Zinhle Rakhomo
Zinhle Rakhomo
Programme Administrator
Tintswalo Mathebula
Tintswalo Mathebula
Project Assistant
Jerome Jacobs
Jerome Jacobs
Administrative Assistant
Candy Smith
Candy Smith
Communications Specialists
Andiswa Letsoalo
Andiswa Letsoalo
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Lekina Mahloko
Lekina Mahloko
Recruitment and Admissions Officer