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"Empowering the forwarding and clearing industry to enhance skills, boost trade, and foster growth in South Africa, Africa, and globally."
04-05 June 2025
Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mode: Hybrid
Meet our Speakers
Mrs Maphefo Anno-Frempong
Chief Executive Officer at Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)
Mrs Emily Mburu-Ndoria
Director of Trade in Services, Investments, IPR & Digital Trade, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Ms Mathapelo Nkate
Corporate MC, Risk &
Compliance Professional
Mr Andile Caleb Makhunga
Co-founder, Major Shareholder
& Chief Executive Officer of Rolfo South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Rolfo SA)
Dr Juanita Maree
Chief Executive Officer, Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF)
Mr Devlyn Naidoo
Executive Head: Compliance, Regulatory, Advisory & Business Development at the South African Association of Freight Forwarders
Ms Florence Musundwa
Director, Road Freight SME Summit
Adv Hermie George
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa & World Customs Organisation Accredited Trade Facilitation Experts
Ms Mashabane Ouma Ledwaba
Research & Knowledge Unit Manager, Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)
Mr Mdu Mlaba
President of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), South Africa
Mr Chris Magagula
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Dryportcity Energy Park (Pty) Ltd
Mr Daniel Ramalepe
Chairman & Founder of
Makhulu’s Logistic Services
Dr Nakampe Michael Masiapato (PHD)
Border Management Authority (BMA)
Mr Garry Marshall
Chief Executive Officer, South African Express Parcel Association (SAEPA)
Mr Lungi Maminza
Moderator, Founder and Group CEO of Maminza Resources Holdings
Ms Mamphokhu Khuluvhe
Director, System Monitoring & Labour Market Intelligence, Department of Higher Education & Training
Mr Ntshengedzeni Gilbert Maphula
Acting Chief Executive Officer & Acting Chief Operations Officer, Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa SOC LTD
Mr Garry Marshall
Chief Executive Officer, South African Express Parcel Association (SAEPA)
Mr Sipho Mhaga
Customs & Excise Expert
Mr Martin Studte
German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ)
Mr Gino Del Fava
Chief Executive & Owner of
Kwa-Sisonke Logistics
Ms Louise Wiggett
Founder and CEO of Global Trade Solution
Dr Faith Mashele
Chartered Procurement & Supply Professional (FCIPS) | Top 100 Supply Chain Women in Africa | GIBS Faculty | Procurement Executive | Thought Leader Pan African Supply Chain Awards Finalist 2023
Mr Kgomotso Mogale
President of the Freight Logistics
South Africa Association (FLSA)
Dr George Maluleke
Valterra Platinum (formerly Anglo American Platinum), Head of SA Solutions
Mr Charles Dey
Training Consultant, International Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Mr Elvin Harris
President, Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics (CITL)
Mr Lwazi Mboyi
Chief Executive Officer, Cross Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA)
About the Summit
The Inaugural Skills Summit for the Forwarding & Clearing Industry is a strategic platform hosted by the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) to address one of South Africa’s most pressing industry challenges-the widening skills gap within the Forwarding and Clearing Industry.
This high-impact summit brings together government officials, business leaders, sector practitioners, academics, and innovators to co-create solutions that ensure the industry’s workforce is fit for the demands of modern trade, regional integration, and global competitiveness.
Summit Objectives
Align sector-specific skills development with national and continental trade priorities
Address critical and scarce skills gaps
Facilitate public-private partnerships to mobilise training funding
Co-create solutions with TETA, to address modern day challenges facing the South African Forwarding and Clearing Industry
Drive inclusive participation for Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs), Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities
Who Should Attend?
Freight Forwarders
Clearing Agents
SMMEs
Logistics Companies
Training Institutions
Regulatory Bodies
Women and Youth Entrepreneurs
Innovators
Government Agencies
Why it Matters
The Forwarding and Clearing Industry plays a vital role in South Africa’s trade and supply chain efficiency.
However, outdated skillsets, limited training access, and under-representation threaten its growth. This Summit is our collective reset moment.
Programme Highlights
Day 1
Keynote Address by the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area
Panel Discussion with Global and Regional Associations for the Industry
Panel Discussions with Industry Players
Day 2
Breakaway Sessions for Industry Engagements on Innovation, Inclusion, and Critical Skills, Revenue Diversification
Panel Discussions with Financiers in the Industry
Panel Discussion with Government and Regulatory Bodies for the Industry
Panel Discussion on Empowering the Forwarding
& Clearing Industry through Just Energy Transition
Closing with Action Agenda & Networking Lunch