OR Tambo development agency’s CFO appointed acting CEO

OR Tambo District Municipality’s development agency, Ntinga OR Tambo Development Agency, has appointed its chief financial officer, Sandile Sentwa, as acting chief executive following the departure of Loyiso Mbiko. Mbiko stepped down at the end of February after serving as CEO for the past four years. The agency said Sentwa brought extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning and business process continuity, having led initiatives that improved organisational efficiency and strengthened accountability frameworks.

“His proven ability to align financial discipline with long-term strategic goals positions him to provide stability and direction during this transition period,” Ntinga board chair Nandipha Ndudane said. “His appointment reflects the board’s confidence in his capacity to safeguard institutional values and advance sustainableeconomic growth for the OR Tambo district.” Ndudane said that under Mbiko’s leadership, the agency had advanced several strategic programmes aimed at strengthening local economic development in the district. The board and management of Ntinga remained committed to service excellence, transparency and inclusive development, she said.

I am ready to help the organisation until the board has filled the CEO position Born in Mthatha’s Ikhwezi township, Sentwa matriculated at Ngangelizwe High School before completing a BCompt degree at the then University of Transkei, now part of Walter Sisulu University. He later obtained a BCompt honours degree from the University of SA. He has more than 25 years’ experience in finance and auditing, having worked for organisations including Engen Petroleum, Eskom, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation and AB 350.