Phila Dlamini is one of the founding members of Mpilenhle Recycling, based in Newcastle, KZN. The business has been in operation for ten years, and currently employs 40 people.
He is responsible for marketing, branding and getting the involvement of communities where Mpilenhle operates through educating and promoting the culture and benefits of recycling. He is also responsible for sourcing customers that use Mpilenhle products, and building and maintain good relations with all our customers.
He studied Industrial Psychology at VISTA University; and also completed various courses in Health and Safety management , which have helped him understand efficient production of our products, while promoting health and safety.
Sandile Makhoba is one of the founding members of Mpilenhle Recycling, based in Newcastle, KZN. The business has been in operation for over ten years, and currently employs 40 people.
He is responsible for planning and organizing the collections of recyclable materials; and maintenance of assets for Mpilenhle Recycling. He is also responsible for ensuring efficient collection of recyclable materials and that all equipment is maintained properly.
He holds a Cost & Management Diploma from Wits Technikon, which have helped him understand cost, manage and reduce cost in order to ensure profitability.
A Metallurgical Engineer turned entrepreneur that has been in involved in building Mpilenhle Recycling on a full-time basis since 2014. Highly experienced in building and operating business systems, he is one of three founding members of Mpilenhle Recycling, a recycling business operating in Newcastle (KZN); recovering over 2,900 tons of recyclable materials per annum.
In order to further his ambitions to become a successful entrepreneur, in 2016/2017 he attended and completed the JP Morgan Entrepreneurship Development Program offered by the prestigious GIBS Business School where he learnt valuable business management principles.
As a product manager, he engaged with customers and management to understand and resolve customer complaints, and contributed in various product development initiatives within the steelmaking industry.
A passionate and disciplined entrepreneur that believes that all can achieve their dreams if they are committed, work hard, and put in the time consistently.