About
We have a team comprising of outstanding individuals who collectively bring many years of experience Project Management,
coupled with technical skills, knowledge, authority, dedication and most of all, the commitment to be proactive management advisors to our clients
Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted minds
Liyanda Handula
CEO, Founder
Liyanda Handula is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a leading skills development enterprise that has transformed lives across South Africa. With more than a decade of experience in both the private sector and state-owned enterprises, he has established himself as a respected leader in the fields of education, training, and development. His career includes senior leadership roles at UK Trade and Investment as well as several Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Currently, he serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD), where he continues to advocate for quality skills development and sustainable growth in the sector. Academically accomplished, Mr. Handula holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, and is pursuing a PhD with a research focus on lean management principles. His vision and commitment have positioned Masithuthuke Holdings as a trusted partner in empowering individuals and communities through education and training. His leadership has been widely recognized through prestigious awards, including the 2014 Black Business Quarterly Awards (First Runner-up), the 2019 BBQ Awards (Finalist, Community Builder of the Year),the 2019 Top Empowered Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Businessman of the Year (2025) at the BBQ Business Awards, affirming his continued impact and excellence.
Liyanda Handula is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a leading skills development enterprise that has transformed lives across South Africa. With more than a decade of experience in both the private sector and state-owned enterprises, he has established himself as a respected leader in the fields of education, training, and development. His career includes senior leadership roles at UK Trade and Investment as well as several Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Currently, he serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD), where he continues to advocate for quality skills development and sustainable growth in the sector. Academically accomplished, Mr. Handula holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, and is pursuing a PhD with a research focus on lean management principles. His vision and commitment have positioned Masithuthuke Holdings as a trusted partner in empowering individuals and communities through education and training. His leadership has been widely recognized through prestigious awards, including the 2014 Black Business Quarterly Awards (First Runner-up), the 2019 BBQ Awards (Finalist, Community Builder of the Year),the 2019 Top Empowered Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Businessman of the Year (2025) at the BBQ Business Awards, affirming his continued impact and excellence.
Lebo Molapo
Quality Assurance Manager (ETQA)
Moleboheng (Lebo) Molapo is the Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) Manager at Masithuthuke Holdings, with extensive experience in quality assurance, accreditation, and skills development programme implementation. She is responsible for managing the ETD Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with SETA and regulatory requirements across all training projects. Lebo plays a key role in overseeing accreditation processes, audit preparation, and stakeholder engagement with statutory bodies and partners. Her expertise includes quality assurance monitoring, reporting, materials development oversight, and continuous improvement of ETQA processes. She previously worked with a number of training providers, where she supported curriculum and training material development. Lebo holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and Marketing and an Honours degree in Strategic Management, along with a Practical Labour Law certificate from the University of Cape Town. Through her work, she contributes to strengthening quality and compliance within the education and training sector in South Africa.
Moleboheng (Lebo) Molapo is the Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) Manager at Masithuthuke Holdings, with extensive experience in quality assurance, accreditation, and skills development programme implementation. She is responsible for managing the ETD Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with SETA and regulatory requirements across all training projects. Lebo plays a key role in overseeing accreditation processes, audit preparation, and stakeholder engagement with statutory bodies and partners. Her expertise includes quality assurance monitoring, reporting, materials development oversight, and continuous improvement of ETQA processes. She previously worked with a number of training providers, where she supported curriculum and training material development. Lebo holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and Marketing and an Honours degree in Strategic Management, along with a Practical Labour Law certificate from the University of Cape Town. Through her work, she contributes to strengthening quality and compliance within the education and training sector in South Africa.
Getrude Mangwandi
Office assistant
She holds a Bachelor of Business Science Economics from Chinhoyi University of Zimbabwe, Office Administration with Trust Academy and National certificate in Human Resources Management with Harare Polytechnic College
She holds a Bachelor of Business Science Economics from Chinhoyi University of Zimbabwe, Office Administration with Trust Academy and National certificate in Human Resources Management with Harare Polytechnic College
Julia Moholoholo
Business Management Intern
Julia holds a National Diploma: Internal Auditing & National Certificate: Business Management. She started working at Masithuthuke Holdings Pty (Ltd) as an Intern in 2022, she is now a Project Administrator.
Julia holds a National Diploma: Internal Auditing & National Certificate: Business Management. She started working at Masithuthuke Holdings Pty (Ltd) as an Intern in 2022, she is now a Project Administrator.
Zandile Sibanda
Learnerships & Skills Programmes Project Manager
“Zandile Sibanda is a Project Manager for Learnerships and Skills Programmes with 8 years’ experience in the Education Training and Development Sector, she has vast experience in implementation and management of skills programmes and learnerships. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Certificate in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices, and certificate in Project Management and Business Administration. She is a registered SDF, Assessor and Moderator. She specializes in the Management of Skills Programmes and learnerships.”
“Zandile Sibanda is a Project Manager for Learnerships and Skills Programmes with 8 years’ experience in the Education Training and Development Sector, she has vast experience in implementation and management of skills programmes and learnerships. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Certificate in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices, and certificate in Project Management and Business Administration. She is a registered SDF, Assessor and Moderator. She specializes in the Management of Skills Programmes and learnerships.”
Nqobile Sukazi
Project Coordinator
Nqobile Sukazi is the Project Coordinator at Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd. With experience in the training and recruitment industries since 2016, Nqobile holds a National Diploma in Marketing Management.
Nqobile Sukazi is the Project Coordinator at Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd. With experience in the training and recruitment industries since 2016, Nqobile holds a National Diploma in Marketing Management.
Gregory Itumeleng Monyane
Skills Development Manager
Gregory Itumeleng Monyane is a highly experienced Learning & Development Specialist and Skills Development Practitioner with over 20 years of experience across the automotive sector, public sector, and financial services industries. His experience includes automotive manufacturing and component-related skills programmes aligned with industry standards. He has extensive expertise in SETA management, learnerships, apprenticeships, bursaries, training needs analysis, quality assurance, HR legislative compliance, BBBEE Skills Development, and Employment Equity implementation. Gregory is a registered Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator, with a strong ability to align organisational learning interventions with industry quality frameworks and compliance standards, including IATF-aligned competence requirements. He has a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, programme implementation, and driving workforce development initiatives that support organisational performance and industry transformation.
Gregory Itumeleng Monyane is a highly experienced Learning & Development Specialist and Skills Development Practitioner with over 20 years of experience across the automotive sector, public sector, and financial services industries. His experience includes automotive manufacturing and component-related skills programmes aligned with industry standards. He has extensive expertise in SETA management, learnerships, apprenticeships, bursaries, training needs analysis, quality assurance, HR legislative compliance, BBBEE Skills Development, and Employment Equity implementation. Gregory is a registered Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator, with a strong ability to align organisational learning interventions with industry quality frameworks and compliance standards, including IATF-aligned competence requirements. He has a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, programme implementation, and driving workforce development initiatives that support organisational performance and industry transformation.
Sipho Michael Kumalo
IT Consultant
Sipho Michael Kumalo is a Software Developer with close to 3 years of experience. He holds a Bcom Information Systems degree from the University of Johannesburg. Sipho started off as an intern at Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd and has now moved on to be an in-house IT Consultant.
Sipho Michael Kumalo is a Software Developer with close to 3 years of experience. He holds a Bcom Information Systems degree from the University of Johannesburg. Sipho started off as an intern at Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd and has now moved on to be an in-house IT Consultant.
What Our Clients Say
We pride ourselves on reliable delivery, professional service and measurable outcomes.
"I would like to take this moment to say thank you for not giving up on me and giving me the opportunity to join the Masithuthuke program."
"I want to express my deepest gratitude for selecting me to be part of this amazing program. It was an exciting opportunity for me to nurture my professional and personal growth at the real working environment without Masithuthuke that wouldn't be possible."
"We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the tremendous time given to us by the department to work in such a diverse institution. It has been a great learning experience which will be beneficial to us for the rest or our professional journey. We have gained so much knowledge about the field of ICT during our 6 months contact period."
"On behalf of the learners, BANKSETA and Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd (Trust Kakaza) we are pleased to pass our gratitude appreciation of giving us this time to meet and work with you. We are humbled to have had this opportunity as it was a good experience. We had a great time here at Eskom. We have learnt a lot, Eskom is a great and powerful organization. We agreed that Eskom is on bad crisis and condition currently if it wasn't for that, Eskom was goin to hire us. We appreciate all the things you have for us Mr. Trust."
"Celiwe Tshababalala is a 35-year-old woman that us currently running a business consulting agency as the managing director of the company, and she is a member of a business chamber that is the founding partner of that was established in 2019 with the vision creating an information hub or E-Zone huddles for Small Medium Enterprises based in Orange Farm."
