Nine Women.
One Powerful Vision.
Each board member brings a unique background — from law enforcement and social work to law, finance, and entrepreneurship — united in the mission to transform the security sector.
Founder
Winile Mbala
Trailblazing security leader with over 9 years in SAPS. Founder & Managing Director of Favor Protection Services. PAWES 2024 Award Winner. Winile is the driving force behind WISSAA, channelling her frontline security experience into building a platform that opens doors for women across the sector.
Deputy Chair
Jennifer Hlubi
Visionary leader and social advocate with 32+ years in education and community development. Director of Successors Training Institute. Jennifer brings deep expertise in people development and institutional leadership to WISSAA's governance.
Secretary
Thibedi Kgobe
Dynamic security and business leader. Director at Mint Master Security and founder of Thidimpho Trading & Projects. Thibedi ensures the organisation's operations run with precision and accountability.
Dep. Secretary
Pearl Nojiyeza
Entrepreneur and women's empowerment advocate. Director of ZPE Business Enterprise. Holds an MBA. Pearl brings strategic business acumen and a passionate commitment to empowering women economically across the security industry.
Treasurer
Nokuthula Lucia Tembe
Security and finance professional. Founder of Mangwevu Security Services. Nokuthula manages WISSAA's financial governance and ensures fiscal responsibility in all organisational activities.
Welfare
Vutomi Queen Hlanangwani
Registered social worker with 9 years' experience. Founder of Vutomi Social Workers & Consulting. Vutomi champions member wellbeing, GBV support, and social upliftment programmes.
Business Dev
Portia Nonhlanhla Dludlu
Human development and coaching expert with 18 years' experience. Accredited ICF Consciousness Coach. Portia drives WISSAA's growth partnerships, member coaching programmes, and entrepreneurship development initiatives.
Legal
Adv. Gracia Nelisiwe Masia
Advocate and former forensic analyst admitted to practice in the High Court. Expert in civil, commercial, labor, and family law. Gracia provides legal guidance to WISSAA and its members on industry compliance and member rights.
Compliance
Thembeka Vilakazi
Creative visionary and advocate. Founder of Thembeka Yadah Exclusive. Accredited assessor with FP&M SETA. Thembeka oversees WISSAA's regulatory compliance, training accreditation, and quality assurance frameworks.