Themba Baloyi MD of Voith Turbo South Africa
Full Name: Themba Baloyi
Position and Company Name: MD of Voith Turbo South Africa
Main Activity of the Company: Voith Turbo South Africa is active in the marketing, assembly, service and sales support of engineering products in mining and metals, paper, rail, commercial vehicles, power, oil and gas
Date and Place of Birth: September 1, 1979, Giyani, Limpopo
Schools and Tertiary Education: BTech (Mechanical Engineering), Central Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT); National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, CPUT; Advanced Programme in Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, University of South Africa; Management Development Programme, Gordon Institute of Business Science; Certified Supply Chain Professional; Certificate in Sales Management; Certificate in Purchasing Management
First Job: Mechanical technician
Size of First Pay Packet: R1 800 a month
Career Path to Date: I started working at iThemba Labs (formerly the National Accelerator Centre) as a trainee mechanical technician, after which I worked for Dimond Fields International and Chevron as a technical buyer. I also worked for Rheinmetall Denel Munition as a procurement team lead, before moving to AECI as a sourcing analyst. I joined Voith Turbo South Africa as a procurement manager, later becoming operations director. I was recently promoted to MD
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: 85
Management Style: Democratic, hands-on, collaborative, ethical and honest
Personal Best Achievement: Qualifying as a Certified Supply Chain Professional, and winning the accolades for various company best improvement projects
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents and my wife
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Giyani-based general practitioner Dr Masedi Raseropa, procurement professional Leonard Thipe, corporate executiuve Ronnie Sefoka and procurement professional Mxolisi Nene
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Anyone who would add value to my life while I do the same
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Talani Quantity Surveyors CEO Nhlalala Mbiza
Philosophy of Life: Believe in yourself and trust in God
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Not stated
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Failing my first APICS exams
Hope for the Future: That loadshedding and corruption come to an end and that South Africa becomes a better country
Favourite Reading: Economics
Favourite TV Programme: News channels
Favourite Food/Drink: Braaied meat and whisky or beer
Favourite Music: Traditional Tsonga music
Favourite Sport: Soccer
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, socialising and braaing with family or friends
Car: Mercedes-Benz
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Pride, disrespect, judging other people and shopping
Married: Yes
Children: Ndzalo, 22; Ntalo, 14; Ndzima, 6
Clubs: Orlando Pirates Football Club