Nomaci Qabaka is an influential business leader and advocate for women’s empowerment in the mining and development sectors. With over fifteen years of experience as the Executive Director of Xhobani Projects, a company she founded, Nomaci has demonstrated a sustained commitment to inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship, and industrial development.
As the CEO of Xhobani, she has steered the company’s growth and sustainability with vision and resilience, ensuring its long-standing operational success. Her leadership acumen is not only evident in the business sphere but also in her unwavering advocacy for women in mining.
A founding member and leader of the South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA), Nomaci has been instrumental in promoting the advancement and development of women in the mining industry.
Her initiatives have provided women with access to opportunities, resources, and platforms for growth. Under her leadership, women have successfully participated in provincial, national, and international exhibitions, including notable appearances in Chicago, the State of Alabama, and other African trade showcases.
Further demonstrating her community-driven leadership, she launched and managed the Ikhwezi Empowerment Centre in Mdantsane township, which has served as a hub for small business support and enterprise development.
Her influence extends across both the mining and construction industries, where she continues to break barriers for women. In the construction sector, she currently serves as Chairperson of Women in Construction in the Eastern Cape Province, amplifying her impact on gender transformation and economic participation.
At SAWIMIH, she heads the Social and Ethics Committee, one of the most important governance structures in any company. Her appointment to this role reflects her high integrity, transparency, and honesty, qualities she both embodies and expects from those she works alongside.
Her other achievements include:
Nomaci Qabaka’s dedication to enterprise development, gender transformation in mining, and sustainable community empowerment makes her a pivotal part of SAWIMIH’s board and a true champion of women-led economic transformation.
The South African Women in Mining Investment Holdings (SAWIMIH) is a Proprietary Limited Company that was registered in October 2003.
Registration number: 2003/025168/07