{
  "id": 19135947,
  "title": "SITA finalises exec leadership appointments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/sita-finalises-exec-leadership-appointments",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ITWeb",
    "slug": "itweb",
    "url": "https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sita-finalises-exec-leadership-appointments/KA3WwMdzbQevrydZ"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has appointed Itumeleng Draaijer as executive for strategy and corporate services, effective November. Draaijer joins the agency alongside new chief digital officer (CDO) Portia Matsena, completing the six executive committee positions under the executive leadership programme. The appointments aim to resolve executive leadership gaps and instability within the organization. Other new appointments include Phumzile Njoko, executive for supply chain management; Gabaiphiwe Tabane, executive for client engagement; Bongumusa Kumalo, executive for network, cloud and platforms; and Yolande van Biljon as chief financial officer. SITA emphasizes that these appointments combine strategy, digital transformation, financial stewardship, procurement, client engagement, and technology infrastructure into a single program of institutional renewal. Executive leadership programme director Magatho Mello highlights that the appointed executives possess extensive experience spanning corporate strategy, organizational performance, stakeholder relations, business operations, banking, national payment systems, government, ICT, and large-scale digital transformation. Draaijer and Matsena's roles focus on driving strategic and corporate services and digital leadership, respectively. Draaijer brings over 20 years of managerial and professional experience, while Matsena will lead SITA's digital transformation agenda and strengthen its ability to support secure, ethical, and purposeful adoption of emerging technologies.",
  "summary": "The agency completes its leadership structure, as it aims to builds a more stable, capable and responsive organisation.",
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}