GAUTENG branch

PMSA Branches operate in areas with a high density of members. Branches are currently operational in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Namibia, where they are run by volunteers. Cell groups and additional Branches are considered in those areas where members express an interest.

Members are invited to become involved in the PMSA branches as volunteers at any time, as well as lending specific expertise to a wide range of special projects, falling under the broad categories of professional development; events; publishing; ethics; governance; and others.

Kindly note that the PMSA leadership are all volunteers, whose details and availability may change from time to time. For this reason, interested parties are encouraged to direct their enquiries to the National Office so that they can be handled and re-directed as appropriate.

For queries, please email natpres@projectmanagement.org.za

Corporate Involvement
Sponsorship Packages

PMSA Branches offer corporate involvement through sponsorship of it's monthly events. CLICK HERE to view packages.

Branch Executive Committee

Fortune Mbele

National President

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Fortune is a seasoned Industrial Engineer and Project Management Professional with more than 16 years of experience leading Projects within ICT and Real Estate ( PropTech) projects across South Africa’s retail, higher education, and technology sectors. He currently serves as a National President of Project Management South Africa (PMSA), where He enforces governance, professional development, and continental expansion initiatives.

Fortune has held senior project leadership roles at various organisations delivering multimillion-rand programs that blend Agile, SAFe, Traditional (waterfall) and Hybrid methodologies. Known for his ability to simplify complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and embed governance frameworks, He’s research interest within the industry focuses on hybrid project management approaches that balances Agile flexibility with governance accountability and compliance, specifically within a rigid governance and complex stakeholder dynamics organisations.

His career reflects a commitment to advancing project management standards, professionalising project management, empowering teams, and shaping sustainable, strategic outcomes across industries.

Chuma Kobese

Branch President

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Chuma Velisa Kobese is an experienced engineering and project management professional with over ten years’ experience in infrastructure, rail operations, and capital project delivery. She currently serves at Transnet, where she leads the technical execution of electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, operational readiness, and effective project implementation.

Her professional background includes engineering planning, operational management, and production leadership within complex rail environments. As a former Production Manager, she was responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, optimizing resources, and maintaining high safety and performance standards. This experience has shaped her practical, results-driven approach to project delivery.

Chuma holds an MBA from the University of the Free State, an Honours degree in Business Administration and a BTech in Electrical Engineering. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a registered Professional Engineering Technician (Pr Techni) with ECSA.

As Branch President, she is committed to strengthening the project management profession through leadership, mentorship and the promotion of structured, ethical delivery practices.