With over 2 decades of extensive industry experience serving prominent Public and Private Sector Local and International Organisations, Dr Yondela Ndema is a seasoned C-Suite Leadership Executive. Currently holding the position of Executive for Group Ethics & Compliance at Barloworld South Africa, she previously served as Vice President, overseeing Group Compliance & Ethics Governance & Assurance for the South Africa-based multi-national, Sasol. She is also a Deputy Chair of the University of Johannesburg Council.
Recognised as a Global Subject Matter Expert in Compliance & Ethical Business, Dr Ndema is a sought-after Presenter and Panel Member, boasting an impressive portfolio of continued professional development, Industry Body engagement, and Board representation.
Proficient in all facets of Legislation, Governance, Risk Management, and Global Compliance & Ethics Best Practices, Dr Ndema excels in preserving corporate integrity by meticulously steering operations on a strictly lawful and ethical trajectory. Her distinguished career underscores her commitment to ensuring ethical practices across diverse organisational landscapes.
She is also a member of the International Women’s Forum, Compliance Institute of South Africa, and Ethics Institute of South Africa; and a volunteer at Africa End Sexual Harassment Initiative (AESHI).
She is also a Non-Executive Director and Chair of Social & Ethics Board Committee at NMI-DSM (Pty) Ltd; Barloworld Medical Scheme Board of Trustees: Trustee; and the Non-Executive Director at Barlow Park Residential (Pty) Ltd. She is a co-author of the book ‘Sexual Harassment and the Law in Africa: Country and Regional Perspectives’ and authored the book Sexual Harassment in South Africa: A Critical Analysis of Vicarious Liability of an Employer.