| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Yolin Naidoo | |
| Noxolo Msiya | |
| Nozipho Ngcobo |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Nothando Mdletshe | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Yolin Naidoo |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Yolin Naidoo |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| I consider the future of the business when making decisions | Consistently |
| I have ideas for improving the business or our solutions | Consistently |
| I respectfully question how we do things to make improvements | Often |
| I speak to colleagues to obtain their expertise and perspectives | Occasionally |
| I use my initiative and am not afraid to get involved in solving issues | Consistently |
| I am a pioneer and encourage others to find new and better ways of working | Consistently |
| I invite people with different views to co-develop solutions to problems | Consistently |
| I recognise and reward creativity | Consistently |
| I work with others to turn my best ideas into reality | Often |
| I look for ways to use technology to improve the business | Consistently |
Please provide examples of how you have shown vision and the ability to innovate in your career (Approx 100-300 words) | |
| Throughout my career, I have demonstrated vision and the ability to innovate by consistently looking beyond my immediate responsibilities and seeking better, more effective ways of working. I believe innovation does not always require radical change; often, it begins with the courage to question existing practices and the commitment to improve them. Early in my professional journey, I identified opportunities where processes were inefficient, overly manual, or reliant on informal communication. Rather than accepting these challenges as standard practice, I took initiative to explore solutions that would enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration. By introducing more structured workflows, improving planning methods, and developing practical tools and templates, I helped create clearer processes that supported both individual performance and team outcomes. My approach to innovation is people centred and impact-driven. I actively engage with colleagues and stakeholders to understand their challenges, gather feedback, and ensure that new ideas are aligned with organisational goals. Through collaboration and adaptability, I have been able to implement improvements that reduced errors, saved time, and strengthened service delivery, while also fostering a more organised and responsive working environment. What defines my vision is a strong focus on sustainability and continuous improvement. I aim to implement solutions that are not only effective in the short term but also scalable and adaptable as the organisation evolves. I am motivated by the belief that even small, thoughtful innovations can create meaningful change when driven with purpose and accountability. As a rising professional, I bring energy, curiosity, and a forward-thinking mindset to everything I do. I am committed to learning, challenging the status quo, and contributing ideas that create lasting value. This combination of vision, initiative, and innovation has allowed me to make a positive impact early in my career and positions me to continue delivering meaningful contributions in the future. |
About Rising Star
The Rising Star Programme, operated by BlackBark Productions, has been established for the purposes of recognising, celebrating and connecting young talented people who have a capacity for achievement and success and who contribute in an inspirational manner to the future of our nation. The qualities that elevate Rising Stars to the top go beyond performance and technical excellence. Rising Stars are polished, brilliant individuals with tremendous promise and great talent who excel for reasons that go far beyond their technical abilities alone.
Talented people make things happen, are highly committed to achieving goals, innovate very rapidly, and create a great deal of value (for companies and/or themselves) when their talent is spotted and harnessed.
The Programme aims to be a significant and sustainable vehicle through which organisations, our country and our continent can identify and nurture these “organisational and national assets” who are set to play a key role in shaping the future of our country and our continent.
The Rising Star Programme is establishing a living community of young African talent that will be developed, mentored and provided with platforms for development and communication, therefore enabling them to become role models, opinion leaders and the inspiration for other future African Talent.