Full Name: Bongiwe Pityi
Position: GM of OR Tambo International Airport, since September 2014
Main Activity of the Company: Airports Company South Africa’s (ACSA’s) mandate is to undertake the acquisition, establishment, development, provision, maintenance, management and control or operation of any airport, any part of any airport, or any facility or service at any airport normally related to the functioning of an airport
Date and Place of Birth: April 30, 1971, East London, Eastern Cape
Education: BA, University of Cape Town, 1992; Bachelor of Law, University of Natal (Durban)
First Job: Articled attorney, Kahla & Co Attorneys, 1997
Size of First Pay Packet: R1 300 a month
First Job with Present Group: Landside and car park operations manager
Career History Prior to Current Position: I joined ACSA in August 2000 and became GM of OR Tambo International Airport in 2014. I am an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and practised as an attorney for a few years before joining the aviation industry
Number of People under Your Leadership: 1 200
Management Style: Team leadership
Personal Best Achievement: Meeting and marrying the love of my life
Professional Best Achievement: Leading the transition of the first greenfield airport in South Africa, King Shaka International Airport, in time for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup and leading the testing, commissioning and go-live operations of a new passenger terminal at Guarulhos Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil, in time for the 2014 FIFA Soccer World Cup
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence On Your Life: My father
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Deon Cloete, current GM of Cape Town International Airport, and Terence Delomoney, current GM of King Shaka International Airport
Person You Would Most Like To Meet: Barack Obama
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: As my late dad used to say: “Always do the right thing”
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being the first female GM of the biggest airport in Africa, which turns 65 this year
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Being overlooked for a position in favour of a less qualified male candidate
Hope for the Future: A better economy and jobs for all
Favourite Reading: Biographies
Favourite TV Programme: Carte Blanche
Favourite Food/Drink: Samp and beans
Favourite Music: Classical
Favourite Sport: Tennis
Favourite Website: Google
Hobbies: Reading
Car: 2008 Range Rover Vogue
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty and unethical behaviour
Favourite Other South African Company: Sasol
Favourite Foreign Company: Apple
Married: Yes, to my soulmate
Children: Two beautiful adult stepdaughters, Vuyiseka and Khanyisa
Clubs: Johannesburg Country Club
Edited by: Creamer Media Reporter
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