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