Nancy Mphuthi
Non-Executive Director and Senior Manager
About
Dynamic and strategic Non-Executive Director and Senior Manager with more than a decade of experience providing high-level oversight in risk management, financial governance, and compliance across the public sector and financial services industry. Recognised for driving governance excellence, establishing risk frameworks, and contributing to board-level decision-making that strengthens institutional sustainability. Passionate about applying proven leadership, financial insight, and ethical governance to advance the effectiveness of boards in South Africa.
Experience
Independent Member – Audit and Risk Oversight Committee - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
(2014-01 - 2018-08)
- Provided strategic oversight ensuring effective governance, risk, and control structures.
- Ensured the integrity of financial statements and audit processes.
- Reviewed internal audit scope, risk management activities, and performance.
- Participated in appointing the Chief Risk Officer and Head of Internal Audit.
- Contributed to strengthening governance and accountability mechanisms.
Senior Manager – Risk Management - Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
(2009 - 2025)
- Led enterprise-wide risk management strategy and implementation.
- Developed corporate and divisional scorecards, business models, and annual plans.
- Represented the Risk Division at ExCo, Audit & Risk, Finance Committee, and Board.
- Guided financial planning, treasury risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed and refined Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Committee.
Senior Manager: Head of Risk - Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
(2009-07 - 2025-08)
Treasury Risk Manager - Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
(2006-11 - 2009-07)
Treasury and Risk Manager - First South Risk Solutions
(2006-01 - 2006-10)
Financial Specialist - Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
(2001-04 - 2005-12)
Manager - Business Risk Consulting - Ernst & Young
(1999-07 - 2001-03)
Credit Analyst: Correspondent Banking - ABN Amro Bank
(1997-07 - 1999-06)
Risk Manager for the Africa Desk - ABSA Bank
(1995-08 - 1997-06)
Performance and Cost Consultant - Nedcor Bank
(1994-01 - 1995-07)
Bank Examiner: Department - Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
(1985-04 - 1990-08)
Education
MA - Economics (Financial Economics Major) - University of Botswana (1991 - 1993)
BSc Economics (Honours) - University of Zimbabwe (1982 - 1984)
