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45 Year Anniversary

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17h30 for 18h00 – 20h00, 13 September 2026, DHL Stadium. Cape Town
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Our Chapter isn’t just an organization; it’s your professional home — a dynamic, local hub dedicated solely to accelerating your career and amplifying your impact as a project professional in South Africa.

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Years Serving

4 300 +

Active members

15 +

Annual Events

9

Provinces Served

Global Summit Series |
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Cape Town, South Africa – 14-15 September 2026
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We believe that project leaders are the architects of the future. Our purpose is to provide you with the essential tools, network, and development required to turn complex ideas into tangible reality for your organizations and communities.

Our leaders

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  • Ayanda Nyikana

Chapter President

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  • Nkululeko Zulu

Programme Coordinator

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  • Yandisa Sobuza

VP Volunteer

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  • Latoya Wright

VP Branches

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  • Sonia Vaessler

VP Outreach

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  • Charlene Forbes

VP Professional Development

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  • Sipho Nkosi

VP Corporate Outreach

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  • Mukhethwa Matshaya

VP Early Career Professionals

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  • Mariet Manaka

VP Technology & Communications

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  • Yonus Micheal Kaka

VP Finance

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Chapter Statistics

PMI South Africa Chapter Statistics

4,702 Total Members
948 New Members This Year
264 Student Members
1,909 Members with No Certification

Certification Breakdown

2,563
PMP
82.5% of certified
217
CAPM
7% of certified
28
PgMP
0.9% of certified
76
PMI-ACP
2.4% of certified
44
PMI-RMP
1.4% of certified
34
PMI-SP
1.1% of certified
20
PMI-PBA
0.6% of certified
17
PfMP
0.5% of certified
12
PMI-CPMAI
0.4% of certified
20
PMI-PMOCP
0.6% of certified
14
PMO-CP
0.5% of certified
48
CPBEP
1.5% of certified
11
CPMAI
0.4% of certified
4
GPM-b
0.1% of certified

Project45 🟧

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South Africa’s infrastructure development is coordinated through a set of Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), led through Infrastructure South Africa.
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Great chapters are built locally. The Branches Portfolio drives the growth and governance of regional PMI South Africa branches , ensuring every member, no matter where they are, feels the full weight of the chapter behind them. We support branch leadership teams, align regional delivery to PMI standards, and create the conditions for sustainable, high-impact local communities. Your region. Your chapter. Your voice.

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Programme Management & Coordination

The Programme Coordinator is the operational backbone of the PMI South Africa President’s Office driving priorities, coordinating across all portfolios, and ensuring the chapter’s programmes deliver measurable impact. Working hand in hand with the Chapter President, this role keeps momentum alive, accountability intact, and the chapter’s mission moving forward. Behind every milestone is a plan that worked.

Get in touch for presidential related quiries at
coordinator@pmi.org.za

Outreach

We are where project management meets purpose. The PMI South Africa Outreach Portfolio connects the chapter to schools, universities, NPOs, and communities building awareness, developing capability, and empowering the next generation of project leaders. From student clubs to social impact programmes, we grow the profession from the ground up. Reach further. Impact more. Build what lasts.

Partner with us at
vpoutreach@pmi.org.za

Marketing & Communications

We are the brand behind the chapter. The PMI South Africa Marketing Portfolio drives the strategy, content, and campaigns that grow membership, amplify events, and position the chapter as South Africa’s premier project management community. Integrated marketing. Consistent branding. Real results across every platform, every campaign, every milestone. If it looks good and sounds right, we made it happen.

Reach out to us at
vpmarketing@pmi.org.za
for marketing related queries.

Corporate Partnership

We are the connection between South Africa’s organisations and the project management profession. The Corporate Outreach Portfolio builds partnerships, drives sponsorships, and delivers capacity development across every sector with dedicated liaisons for Corporate, Government, SOEs, and NPOs. Your goals. Our network. One powerful partnership.

Get in touch at
vpcorporate@pmi.org.za

Certification & Training

We turn ambition into credentials. The Professional Development Portfolio powers certifications, PDUs, webinars, ATP information sessions, mentoring, and thought leadership for project professionals across South Africa. Grow your career. Share your knowledge. Shape the profession.

Get in touch with us at
vpprofessionaldev@pmi.org.za

Technology & Digital

We are the digital engine of the PMI South Africa Chapter connecting members, powering events, and keeping the chapter running behind the scenes. From web management to communications, we make it work. Get involved and help us build something better.

Contact us at
vpcommunication@pmi.org.za

Strategic Leadership & Vision

The President’s Office is where strategy meets purpose. The office sets the direction, drives governance, and ensures every portfolio, programme, and partnership delivers on the PMI South Africa Chapter’s mission. From university engagements and corporate partnerships to government relations and member growth, the President’s Office connects the dots and holds the chapter accountable to excellence. Leading with intention. Delivering with impact.

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coordinator@pmi.org.za
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