Hlengiwe Nzama-Mqeke

Hlengiwe Nzama-Mqeke is a PhD candidate in Commerce (Management) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with research focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), SMEs, and capacity development. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Psychology and Management, an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Management, and a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Management. Hlengiwe currently serves as academic admin support staff at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and brings experience in academic assessment and supervision through her engagements with MANCOSA University, Regent College, and formerly UNISA. She is an accredited Life Coach with COMENSA, a SETA-accredited assessor, and a mentor with both HERS-SA and EmpowHER SA at CPUT. As an entrepreneur, Hlengiwe leads a professional development business with a focus on leadership, coaching, and training. Her work bridges academic research and practical application, promoting inclusive growth and ethical leadership within emerging economies.