Mandla Ncube

Results-driven leader with over a decade of experience spanning corporate sales management and business ownership. Founding manager of iKhokha's store channel — built the concept from a single pilot store into a 20-store national footprint. As a business owner, I have founded and run two ventures of my own, giving me first-hand commercial and entrepreneurial experience.

Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets, managing multi-agent sales teams, and driving rapid, sustainable business growth.

Regional Sales (Mobile Store) Manager - iKhokha - Northern KwaZulu-Natal Region

(2026-03)

• Lead sales across Northern KZN — managing agents, stock, territory planning, and budget for travel and the mobile store.
• Piloting iKhokha's first-ever Mobile Store concept.
• Achieved over R3 million TPV and R40 000+ GP within the first 4 months.

Co-Founder / Partner — Home Care Products Manufacturing & Distribution - Partnership Business - KwaZulu-Natal

(2024-09 - 2026-06)

Co-founded the partnership, covering Sales, Key Account, Marketing, Distribution, and Territory Management. Stepped back from active involvement for a personal spiritual journey (Sept 2024 – Feb 2026, iKhokha notified in advance); formally resigned 11 June 2026 as reduced day-to-day involvement meant I could not sign for growth funding. CIPC records reflect my complete exit.

• Secured retail shelf space across partners including Phoenix Cash & Carry, SuperSpar, and hardware stores.

Founding Store Manager — iKhokha Store Channel - iKhokha - Durban Phoenix

(2023-03 - 2024-09)

Appointed as iKhokha's first-ever Store Manager; opened the company's first store.

• Grew the channel to 20 stores, 20 store managers, and 150+ sales agents, generating R1.3 billion in TPV and R18.2 million in GP.
• Oversaw hiring, staff supervision, and financial/budgetary reporting for the channel.

Owner / Founder - Custom Made Furniture Business - Durban Central

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Founded and single-handedly ran a custom furniture business — covering sales, marketing, admin, finance, and key accounts. Closed after the business could not survive COVID-19, civil unrest, and the KZN floods.

Store / Sales Manager - Kist Company - Bridge City Shopping Centre

(2015-12 - 2019-12)

Senior Operations Manager - Travel Wealth Travel Club - Morningside

(2015-03 - 2015-11)

Loss Control and Investigator - Secure Solutions - Dischem Pharmacy Stores

(2013-04 - 2015-02)

CCTV Operator - Fidelity Security Service - Westwood Mall

(2008-10 - 2013-04)

Matric - Dingukwazi (2005-01)