| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Yolin Naidoo | |
| Noxolo Msiya | |
| Nozipho Ngcobo |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| I consistently have a positive attitude towards the company my work and colleagues | Consistently |
| I set and communicate clear goals for myself and for others | Consistently |
| I can get others to willingly do work without needing a title to enforce authority | Often |
| I am willing to take a risk to try something different | Often |
| I am confident and get things done delivering on expectations | Consistently |
| I am able to lead upwards giving feedback and probing decisions respectfully | Consistently |
| I advise others and assist them to be productive | Often |
| I am encouraging and reward good with new assignments and responsibilities | Consistently |
| I give positive feedback to individuals and groups | Often |
| I support others when circumstances are difficult | Often |
Please provide examples of how you have shown passion and had positive impact in your career | |
| I have consistently demonstrated passion for my work through platforms and experiences that inspire people, strengthen organisational culture, and elevate the visibility of scientific work. One of my key areas of impact has been through designing and delivering high-impact events that go beyond traditional formats. I intentionally create memorable, engaging experiences that connect people to purpose, resulting in strong participation and positive feedback. As the leader of the Mintek-SCi Committee consisting of management, I effectively guide the committee and ensuring the seamless execution of our initiatives. This role has strengthened my leadership and people-management skills, particularly in motivating and aligning stakeholders, also delivering outcomes under pressure. I prioritise feedback, conducting comprehensive surveys that consistently yield exceptionally positive responses. My storytelling approach for our products and services has a transformative impact on our teams, as I showcase their remarkable work in compelling impact videos By documenting research, products, and services through impact videos and narratives, I help teams see the value of their work and how it contributes to broader organisational and societal goals. This has boosted pride and engagement among researchers and project teams. In addition, I lead Mintek’s Speaker Series, where I source and engage industry experts to share insights with our scientists and broader stakeholders. These engagements have had a lasting impact on knowledge exchange, collaboration, and Mintek’s brand positioning. |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Yolin Naidoo |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| Mei Lee | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Amanda Gebra Nkoe | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Nothando Mdletshe | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Reema Singh |
About Rising Star
The Rising Star Programme, operated by BlackBark Productions, has been established for the purposes of recognising, celebrating and connecting young talented people who have a capacity for achievement and success and who contribute in an inspirational manner to the future of our nation. The qualities that elevate Rising Stars to the top go beyond performance and technical excellence. Rising Stars are polished, brilliant individuals with tremendous promise and great talent who excel for reasons that go far beyond their technical abilities alone.
Talented people make things happen, are highly committed to achieving goals, innovate very rapidly, and create a great deal of value (for companies and/or themselves) when their talent is spotted and harnessed.
The Programme aims to be a significant and sustainable vehicle through which organisations, our country and our continent can identify and nurture these “organisational and national assets” who are set to play a key role in shaping the future of our country and our continent.
The Rising Star Programme is establishing a living community of young African talent that will be developed, mentored and provided with platforms for development and communication, therefore enabling them to become role models, opinion leaders and the inspiration for other future African Talent.