Full Name: Nkateko Rafael Khoza

Position: CEO OF RapX Engineering

Main Activity of the Company: Medium to heavy engineering (design, fabrication and machining); repairs and rebuilds (asset optimisation); specialised engineering of mining, defence, aerospace and rail components; the Internet of Things; and automated equipment research and development

Date and Place of Birth: November 10, 1988, Daveyton, Benoni, Gauteng

Education: BCom, North-West University; BCom (Hons), Rhodes University; MBA, University of the Witwatersrand

First Job: Dishwasher at Green Apple Caterers, in Apex, Benoni

Size of First Pay Packet: R400 a month

Number of People under Your Leadership: 15

Management Style: I am a democratic diplomat – I allow people to express their innovative genius but still remain focused on the vision

Personal Best Achievement: Successfully launching a skills development programme

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My mother and family

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Paul Nkuna, my mentor

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: The late Steve Jobs, Aliko Dangote, Patrice Motsepe

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Phuthuma Nhlek

Philosophy of Life: Fail fast, learn fast; stay hungry, stay foolis

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Becoming an executive of technology and engineering firms at a young age and the chance to complete my MBA while still young

Biggest Ever Disappointment: The death of my sister

Hope for the Future: An African continent that is very progressive in advancing technology, science and engineering, creating innovative opportunities for its young population

Favourite Reading: Autobiographies, strategy, technology and science

Favourite TV Programme: Isibaya, Game of Thrones, Suits, Narco

Favourite Food/Drink: Chesa nyama at Bahama and chicken at Chow Pozzi, in KwaThema, Springs

Favourite Music: Kwaito and Indie Rock

Favourite Sport: Football and interactive gaming (eSports)

Hobbies: Aviation, private pilot flying and football

Car: BMW

Pets: None

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Pretentious and disloyal people

Married: Not yet

Children: None yet

Clubs: Nedbank Running Club