Mr. Bongani Dladla

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Mr. Bongani Dladla currently serves as the Chief Executive Construction Officer Industry of the Development Board (CIDB), following his tenure as Acting CEO since August 2024, after the passing of the late Mr. Cyril Gamede. In his leadership role, Mr. Dladla is entrusted with steering the CIDB's strategic vision to enhance delivery management, build industry capacity, and drive contractor development through impactful interventions and partnerships. Mr. Dladla was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the CIDB in early 2021 and has since played a pivotal dual role, assuming the acting CEO position from 1 August 2024. During this time, he has overseen the implementation of the CIDB’s core developmental initiative, B.U.I.L.D., aligning operational plans with national goals for infrastructure growth and industry transformation. A distinguished civil engineer by training, Mr. Dladla graduated cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He furthered his studies at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, earning a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Engineering for Sustainable Development.