The board and team who guide ADRA Eswatini's governance, strategy, and day-to-day operations across all four regions.
ADRA Eswatini is governed by an independent board elected by the Eswatini Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Our Manzini-based team manages daily operations across all active programmes.
Mandla Shabangu serves as Chairperson of the ADRA Eswatini Board of Directors. In this role, he presides over all board meetings, provides strategic direction, and ensures that the organisation operates within its governance mandate and upholds accountability to its donors, beneficiaries, and the broader community.
He brings extensive leadership experience to the board and is committed to ensuring that ADRA Eswatini remains a transparent, effective, and community-centred organisation.
Pastor Moses Gwebu is the Vice Chairperson of the ADRA Eswatini Board, where he helps steer the agency's strategic vision to bring hope, relief, and sustainable development to communities in need across the Kingdom of Eswatini.
With a strong background in executive leadership and a deep commitment to faith-based humanitarian service, Pastor Gwebu supports board governance, programme sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. He is dedicated to advancing ADRA's core mandate — meeting practical felt needs, building local capacity, and serving humanity in love, justice, and compassion, so all may live as God intended.
Ncedile N. Mdluli is the Country Director of ADRA Eswatini and serves as Board Secretary (2026–2030). An Articled and Registered Accountant in Eswatini, she brings more than 18 years of experience in finance, governance, auditing, and organisational leadership, having held senior leadership positions within the Seventh-day Adventist Church and private sector institutions.
She is passionate about strengthening governance and institutional effectiveness — committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and sound administrative systems while building high-performing teams and ensuring ADRA Eswatini delivers on its humanitarian and development mandate.
"Leadership is stewardship — empowering people, strengthening institutions, and transforming communities through integrity, service, and love."
To position ADRA Eswatini as a financially sustainable, governance-driven, and high-performing organisation that delivers measurable impact, strengthens community resilience, and serves as a trusted partner in national development.
Thelma Smith-Dlamini is a registered Chartered Accountant who serves as Chief Financial Officer for the Eswatini Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, blending strategic financial stewardship with a deep commitment to mission-driven growth.
For over two decades she has also directed her own accounting firm, TSD Group, providing specialised audit and financial services. Her extensive background includes leading large-scale corporate audits for prominent entities such as the Texray Group and PolyPack Group, safeguarding the financial health of businesses that sustain thousands of livelihoods.
Nomsa N. Sibandze is a Corporate Wellbeing Manager with extensive experience in employee wellness, organisational health, stakeholder engagement, and workplace culture development. She plays a strategic role in designing, coordinating, and implementing wellbeing initiatives that promote employee health, engagement, productivity, and overall organisational effectiveness.
In her current role, she works closely with executive leadership, human resources, finance, procurement, and administrative units to develop and deliver wellness programmes, employee engagement activities, sports and recreational initiatives, and health promotion campaigns. She is also actively involved in policy development, programme management, budget planning, event coordination, and employee support services.
Throughout her career, she has successfully coordinated organisational wellness initiatives, staff appreciation events, sports programmes, and regional corporate events designed to improve employee morale, teamwork, and overall workplace wellbeing. Her professional approach is characterised by strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, effective stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to creating healthy, supportive, and high-performing work environments.
"Promoting healthier workplaces, empowering employees, and fostering a culture of wellbeing for sustainable organisational success."
Sicelo Ndlandla is a Digital Health Associate who works with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of ICT to strengthen Eswatini's digital health systems and support its broader digital transformation agenda.
With a background in Information and Communication Technology and extensive experience in health informatics, he supports stakeholder engagement for the Strategic Information Department at the Ministry of Health, with a focus on using data to drive decision-making.
He also provides coordination support for the digitalisation of community data collection, alongside broader work on interoperability, health information systems, and digital capacity building for frontline health staff, and contributes to national digital health and eGovernment policy reform.
Mcebisi Mkhwanazi is an academic and researcher with expertise in water resources management, irrigation, hydraulics, and climate-resilient agricultural systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, a Master of Science in Water Management, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, specialising in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering.
His research and technical consultancy work focuses on sustainable water resources management, climate change, food security, and strengthening the resilience of agricultural systems — expertise he brings to the oversight and strategic direction of ADRA's humanitarian and development initiatives.
Njabulo Dlamini has devoted his career to education and service. As an Inspector of Schools, he works to ensure that schools are well supported, teachers are equipped, and learners have every opportunity to thrive.
As a member of the ADRA Eswatini Board of Directors, he helps guide the organisation's mission to respond to drought with compassion and practical action — from emergency relief to long-term projects that restore livelihoods and dignity. Through both education and humanitarian work, he is committed to uplifting communities across the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Dr. Mkhululi T. Khumalo is a physician, healthcare leader, and dedicated humanitarian who serves on the ADRA Eswatini Board of Directors. A qualified Anaesthesiologist specialising in Critical Care, he brings over a decade of clinical expertise to the board, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management.
He currently serves as Health Ministries Director for the Eswatini Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is a member of the South African Lifestyle Medicine Association (SALMA), with a focus on health promotion, education, and holistic wellness.
Driven by his faith and a deep commitment to service, Dr. Khumalo specialises in non-traditional ministry initiatives that meet the practical, felt, and unspoken needs of vulnerable communities — lending ADRA Eswatini sound counsel and forward-thinking strategy for sustainable development.
Vukani Dlamini is a finance, governance, and stakeholder engagement professional with a passion for serving people and strengthening institutions. As a Client Relationship Consultant at the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS), he works collaboratively with taxpayers and key stakeholders to promote voluntary compliance, build trusted relationships, and enhance service delivery in support of national development.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Eswatini and remains committed to continuous professional growth in taxation, governance, and information systems auditing, with expertise spanning financial management, regulatory compliance, risk management, strategic planning, and organisational governance.
Beyond his professional career, Vukani is deeply committed to youth development and community empowerment, serving as President of the Eswatini Chess Federation, where he works to strengthen governance, expand opportunities for young people through chess, and build strategic partnerships that advance education, inclusion, and national representation on the international stage.
Mfundo Emmanuel Xaba is an admitted attorney and governance specialist with over a decade of experience spanning legal counsel, company secretarial practice, regulatory compliance, and risk management. He currently serves as Legal Counsel, Compliance and Data Protection Officer at the Industrial Development Company of Eswatini (IDCE), where he acts as Secretary to the Executive Committee, owns the organisation's enterprise-wide risk and compliance framework, and provides legal oversight on governance, investment, and financing transactions.
He combines strong technical legal grounding — contract drafting and negotiation, statutory and regulatory compliance, AML/CFT oversight, and data protection — with proven board-level experience as a non-executive director across three corporate entities. On the ADRA Eswatini Board he serves on the HR Sub-Committee. He is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of Eswatini and has been a member of the Law Society of Eswatini since 2013.
Angela Inampasa is a dedicated finance professional with over a decade of experience across finance roles. As Senior Accountant at ADRA Eswatini, she manages financial reporting, payroll, tax compliance, and budgeting, ensuring full financial accountability to donors and stakeholders.
Her multidisciplinary background in both auditing and law gives her a distinctive edge in financial integrity and compliance. Angela is known for her disciplined approach to work, making her a trusted partner in driving organisational success.
Philile Ndlela-Hlatshwayo is a seasoned humanitarian professional with over a decade of experience in community development, youth empowerment, gender equality, and advocacy. Since 2022, she has served as Project Officer for ADRA Eswatini's Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), managing child and youth-centred programmes within the KaPhunga Chiefdom in the Shiselweni region.
A collaborative leader, she bridges communities, NGOs, and government entities across the full project lifecycle — from strategic planning and capacity building through to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. She is also skilled in entrepreneurship support, mentorship, proposal writing, and disaster management.
Nontsetselelo Zodwa Matsebula is an Assistant Project Officer, youth advocate, entrepreneur, and business mentor with a deep passion for community development and youth empowerment. Her journey with ADRA began as a youth mentor within her community — her dedication and leadership earned her recognition and growth, culminating in her securing the Assistant Project Officer role after emerging as the top candidate in a competitive recruitment process.
In her role she coordinates project activities, organises meetings, supervises mentors, prepares project documentation, supports report writing, and ensures project information is effectively managed. As a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion, she advocates for community resilience, preparedness, and awareness.
Feziwe T. Makhubu holds a BA Honours in Development Studies from the University of Johannesburg and brings over 14 years of experience in health systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, and data-driven programme management. She has a proven track record in leading M&E systems, streamlining processes, and promoting evidence-based decision-making to improve programme performance.
Feziwe has extensive experience working with and reporting to international development partners including USAID, Population Council, CANGO, and ADRA International. She is recognised for her analytical precision, capacity building ability, and commitment to delivering high-quality, actionable results.
