Organisational Structure

  • August 1st, 2025

The organisation is a registered Non Profit Company (previously Section 21), registration number 1998/025398/08

For the purpose of a more focused approach in performing our mandates, our organisation has two legs:

  • Kruger Lowveld Business

For general business within the Ehlanzeni District.

  • Kruger Lowveld Tourism

For tourism related businesses across the entire Ehlanzeni District

Also the recognised Regional Tourism Organisation for the District

Has 14 Local and Community Tourism Organisations under its umbrella

All these CTO’s as well as the Kruger National Park and surrounding

private reserves are represented in the Committee

Also the destination marketing organisation for the Kruger Lowveld

(Ehlanzeni District, Kruger Park & surrounding reserves)

Organigram & Executive Structure – KLCBT

THE BOARD (OUTGOING, ELECTION IN PROGRESS)

President

Prof David Mabunda  

Chairpersons of the Committees

Mr Andre Visagie (in his capacity as chairman of Kruger Lowveld Tourism)

Ms Annelize Mare (in her capacity as chairperson of Kruger Lowveld Business)

Ms Lucille de Villiers (in her capacity as vice-chairperson of Kruger Lowveld Tourism)

Mr Jubi Nxumalo (in his capacity as vice-chairperson of Kruger Lowveld Business)

Non-Executive Directors:

Prof David Mabunda (immediate past president)

Hugo Stroud

Melissa Brockmann

HRH Princess Eurika Mogane

Pottie Potgieter

REGIONAL TOURISM COMMITTEE

Linda Grimbeek – KLCBT CEO

Nomkhosi Tshabalala – Kruger Lowveld Tourism COO

Oupa Pilane – Special Attaché for Tourism Development and Transformation

REGIONAL BUSINESS CHAMBER COMMITTEE

CEO:  Linda Grimbeek

Hendrik Janse van Rensburg – Special Attaché for Skills Development

How to become involved in the leadership of KLCBT

The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) urges its members and other interested parties to become involved in the leadership of the organisation and will be holding elections for committee, board and tourism committee members in April.

The details of each category, how and when voting will take place and other relevant information is contained in each section below.

Nominations for Regional Committee Members of KLCBT

Committee member elections will take place at the during the KLCBT’s Annual pre-AGM Roadshows in March, when members of each town in the Kruger Lowveld will select one representative from general business and one representative from tourism. They will be the liaison between the towns businesses and KLCBT.

Business owners and chief executive officers (CEOs) or retired business owners and CEOs who are knowledgeable and well-connected are the ideal candidates. Apart from being a member of the KLCBT, there are no sponsorship or funding obligations.

Members of the committee attend one two-hour meeting a month. If they volunteer for a certain sub-committee or task team they may have to attend ad hoc meetings as and when required.

Nominations to serve on the board of KLCBT

Elections for board members will take place at the first meeting of the newly elected regional committees, when each of the two committees will select a chair and vice chair who will automatically sit on the board. In addition to these, each committee will also elect two captains of industry which are not on the committee, to serve on the board for a term of two years.

Business owners and chief executive officers (CEOs) or retired business owners and CEOs who are knowledgeable and well-connected are ideal candidates to serve on the board. Apart from being a member of the KLCBT, there are no sponsorship or funding obligations.

Members of the board will attend one two-hour meeting, every three months. If they volunteer for a certain sub-committee or task team, they may have to attend ad hoc meetings as and when required.

Once the board is elected it will elect a president who will serve in this capacity for two years. It is not compulsory to avail yourself to be elected as the president.

The board of 9 members will be made up as follows:

  • The immediate past president.
  • The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the KLCBT Regional Chamber Committee.
  • The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the KLCBT Regional Tourism Committee.
  • Two non-executive board members, chosen by the Regional Chamber Committee.
  • Two non-executive board members, chosen by the Regional Tourism Committee.

Once this new board sits for the first meeting, they will elect amongst themselves a President. The remaining committee chair (or both if one is not president), will automatically be the Vice-President(s).

Interested parties can contact the KLCBT’s chief operating officer for further information or email your name and contact details, section (business or tourism) and a short CV to linda@klcbt.co.za.

Visit www.klcbt.co.za to view the constitution, which contains the roles and responsibilities of the committees and the board.