Rising Star has a 15 year pedigree of recognising the most talented young professionals across the country, in 12 distinct industry categories and brings together over 70 judges each year to participate in the process.
Young people are shaping the future of South Africa today with tremendous dedication and energy. This ceremony provides a platform to unearth and recognise those inspirational and exciting leaders of tomorrow (under 40 years of age).
Banking & Financial Services
Mothathe Selewo
Head: Trade & International Banking Sales
Absa CIB
Energy & Environment
Mamusa Mabodi
Acting General Manager: Energy Projects Division
CEF Group
Entrepreneur
Jermaine Johnson
Founder & Director
African Uncle
ICT (Telecoms & Technology)
Stuart Blackbear
IT Delivery Manager
BMW Group South Africa
Industrial Manufacturing
Koketso Ranaka
Specialist: Sustainability
BMW Group South Africa
Manufacturing – FMCG
Sandisiwe Thisani
Manufacturing Manager
Tiger Brands
Media & Advertising
Keagile Makgoba
Communications – Sub-Saharan Africa
TikTok
Mining & Minerals
Oupa Moagi
Head: Health, Safety & Environment
Rio Tinto Richard’s Bay Minerals
Professional Services
Istiaan Lubbe
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Zutari
Retail & Hospitality
Thobile Sukazi
Strategic Project Manager
AB Inbev
Service: Public & Private
Bonginkosi Thango
Professor
University of Johannesburg
Transport, Logistics & Security
Kutloano Modise
Senior HSSE Manager
DP World
