Where does Phumlani Nkontwana work?

Phumlani Nkontwana is Head of Research at Jasiri.

Where did Phumlani Nkontwana go to school?

Phumlani Nkontwana studied at Stellenbosch University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics of Entrepreneurship); Schumacher College (Three Horizons, Systems Science and Theory); Harvard Business School (Certificate in Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).

Phumlani Nkontwana

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Head of Research at Jasiri

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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About

Phumlani Nkontwana is Founding Director at the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship, where he focuses on strengthening high-impact ventures across the continent. Over 16 years, he has worked with development agencies, governments, venture philanthropies, academic institutions, and private sector organizations across multiple African countries and in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Brazil. He is currently documenting his experiences and ongoing ventures to develop knowledge products for practitioners and policymakers in entrepreneurship-led development.

Experience

Allan Gray Centre for Africa EntrepreneurshipFounding Directorcurrent2023 — presentStellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Fuata AfricaFounder & CEOcurrent2013 — presentJohannesburg Area, South Africa
Interdisciplinary Network for Technology and Entrepreneurship Research in AfricaResearch Fellow2020 — 2025
Graduate School of Business - University of Cape TownSenior Lecturer & Faculty2022 — 2023Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Graduate School of Business - University of Cape TownAdjunct Faculty2021 — 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Allan & Gill Gray PhilanthropiesHead of Research and M&E2019 — 2022Africa
Stellenbosch UniversityPart-time Lecturer2019 — 2021Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch UniversityLecturer & Faculty2016 — 2018Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHInternational Consultant2017 — 2019Tlemcen, Algeria
Centre for Complex Systems in TransitionResearcher2016 — 2018Stellenbosch
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)Programme Manager: Enterprise Development Academy (EDA)2015 — 2016Illovo, Johannesburg
Edcon (Pty) LtdBusiness Analyst2007 — 2009City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Skills & more

Technical ResearchScholarly ResearchInvestigative ResearchNonprofits5Entrepreneurship31Social Entrepreneurship4Workshop Facilitation4Corporate Social ResponsibilityFundraising2Organizational Development7Leadership Development9Management Consulting6

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Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentResearchBusiness StrategyStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingStrategyManagementLeadershipAnalysisAnalytical Skills

Languages English · IsiZulu · Sotho · Xhosa

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Colleagues at Jasiri

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Regional Director at Jasiri

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Mid Level Software Developer at Jasiri

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Entrepreneurship Community Manager at Jasiri

Anthony Farr

CEO at Jasiri

Dr. Roselyn Marandu-Kareithi

Country Lead at Jasiri

Elizabeth Jahncke

Product Owner at Jasiri

Florentine Dusabeyezu

Junior Software Developer at Jasiri

Frequently asked questions

Who is Phumlani Nkontwana?: Phumlani Nkontwana is Founding Director at the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship, where he focuses on strengthening high-impact ventures across the continent. Over 16 years, he has worked with development agencies, governments, venture philanthropies, academic institutions, and private sector organizations across multiple African countries and in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Brazil. He is currently documenting his experiences and ongoing ventures to develop knowledge products for practitioners and policymakers in entrepreneurship-led development.
Where does Phumlani Nkontwana work?: Phumlani Nkontwana is Head of Research at Jasiri.
Where did Phumlani Nkontwana go to school?: Phumlani Nkontwana studied at Stellenbosch University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics of Entrepreneurship); Schumacher College (Three Horizons, Systems Science and Theory); Harvard Business School (Certificate in Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).