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General Direction

Meet the MSF Southern Africa team

Meet the General Direction Team

Andrew Mews
Andrew Mews

As Executive Director, Andrew leads the overall strategic direction of MSF Southern Africa, supporting teams across the region to strengthen operational, medical, and advocacy impact. The position plays a key role in advancing MSF’s humanitarian mission and ensuring that the organisation’s work remains responsive to the needs of people affected by crises. 

Elaine Nkosi
Elaine Nkosi

As Office Assistant and Receptionist, Elaine provides administrative and operational support to the office, helping with walk-ins, coordinating staff needs, handling phone duties, and ensuring visitors are assisted efficiently. The position plays a key role in keeping the office organised and welcoming.

FEZILE KANJU
FEZILE KANJU

As Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Facilitator, Fezile leads DEI initiatives, supporting departments and colleagues to foster an inclusive and equitable organisational culture. The position plays a key role in advancing MSF Southern Africa’s values of diversity, equity, and social justice.

Bravo Weldone Kalundi
Bravo Weldone Kalundi

As IT Manager, Bravo leads the IT team, supporting all departments to ensure effective and secure technology solutions. The position plays a key role in enabling MSF Southern Africa’s operational efficiency and digital infrastructure.

Ryan Staals
Ryan Staals

As IT Officer, Ryan contributes to IT support and systems management, supporting the IT team to maintain efficient operations and knowledge sharing. The position plays a key role in ensuring MSF staff can access and utilise technology effectively to enhance organisational performance.

SHIRLY MATHONSI
SHIRLY MATHONSI

As Knowledge Management & Privacy Assistant, Shirly contributes to information and knowledge management, supporting teams to implement sustainable and compliant practices. The position plays a key role in protecting sensitive data and fostering organisational learning at MSF.

Sophie Magagula
Sophie Magagula

As Office Assistant, Sophie provides support to the office team, maintaining cleanliness, organising office resources, and ensuring that facilities run smoothly. The position plays a key role in supporting staff and daily office operations.

VUYISEKA HLEKANI
VUYISEKA HLEKANI

As Office Manager, Vuyiseka leads office operations, supporting all departments to ensure smooth administrative and operational functioning. The position plays a key role in maintaining the efficiency and coordination of MSF Southern Africa’s daily operations.

Tandaza Gadla
Tandaza Gadla

As Dismantling Structural Racism Manager, Tandaza leads the DSR Unit, supporting DEI leads and teams to implement strategies that dismantle systemic barriers. The position plays a key role in advancing equity and inclusion throughout MSF Southern Africa and the broader MSF Movement.

Atlegang Mebalo
Atlegang Mebalo

As Dismantling Structural Racism and Baobab Leadership Accelerator Officer, Atlegang contributes to initiatives addressing structural inequities, supporting leadership development programs to promote inclusivity. The position plays a key role in advancing MSF’s commitment to equitable and transformative organisational practices.

Zoya Naidoo
Zoya Naidoo

As Baobab Leadership Accelerator Coordinator, Zoya leads the identification and development of future leaders, supporting Southern African staff to grow into senior positions within the MSF Movement. The position plays a key role in building leadership capacity and ensuring talent progression across the organisation.

Ntsako Kate Moikangoa
Ntsako Kate Moikangoa