Isaac Kgaphola
Ethics, Compliance & Governance Consultant
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About
Governance, Compliance and Ethics specialist with over 18 years' experience transforming compliance from a bureaucratic tick-box exercise into a strategic commercial advantage. I have built and led ethics, compliance risk, and investigation functions from inception across financial services, public-sector, and JSE-listed environments. Combining an expert grasp of statutory legislation with a forensic investigator's and ethics analystal eye, I help organisations strengthen their reputation, improve operational efficiency, and proactively identify and address improper conduct, enabling them to take calculated risks and grow safely.
Now operating as an independent consultant through Gaositwe Advisory Services, and open to advisory, contract appointments, consultancy, and board-level opportunities.
Experience
Managing Director | Gaositwe Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd May 2026 – Present
Senior Manager: Ethics & Compliance | Zeda (Avis Budget SA) Dec 2022 – Aug 2025
Manager: Ethics & Compliance | National Research Foundation Sep 2021 – Nov 2022
Compliance Manager | Auditor-General of South Africa Oct 2016 – Aug 2021
Compliance Specialist |Land & Agricultural Development Bank of SA Aug 2010 – Sep 2016
Compliance Manager | South African Post Office (Postbank) Apr 2006 – Jul 2010
Senior Special Investigator (Jul 2005 – Mar 2006) · Investigating Officer (Apr 2003 – Jun 2005)
Education
Chartered Governance Professional (Board exams): Chartered Governance Institute of SA (in progress)
Leadership Development Programme for Senior Managers: University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Commerce (Law): University of South Africa
PG Certificate: Environmental & Sustainability Development Law: Wits
PG Certificate: Advanced Law: Wits
Postgraduate Diploma: Compliance: University of Johannesburg
Diploma: Criminal Investigation & Forensic Auditing: RAU
