Veteran finance and audit leader Bongi Ngoma has been appointed deputy auditor-general at the Auditor-General of South Africa, bringing more than two decades of experience in finance, governance, auditing and organisational leadership to the role.
Bongi Ngoma has been appointed as deputy auditor-general at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), marking another significant milestone in a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years.
A chartered accountant and multi-award-winning finance executive, Bongi completed her studies at the University of Natal before serving her articles with Ernst & Young, which she completed in February 2000.
Following her articles, she joined the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) as a business analyst. Recognised early for her strong performance and leadership potential, she progressed through a series of increasingly senior roles. During her time at the IDC, she gained extensive experience across investment deal-making, governance and compliance, leading to her appointment as senior manager in 2003 and later as head of internal audit in 2006, a position she held for six years.
Bongi joined the Auditor-General of South Africa in November 2012 as corporate executive responsible for internal operations. In this role, she oversaw several critical business functions, including finance, human capital, legal, and learning and development.
Following an organisational restructuring in 2016, she was appointed chief financial officer. Her portfolio expanded to include oversight of finance, legal, supply chain management and strategic audit projects, further strengthening AGSA's operational and governance capabilities.
In 2021, She was promoted to national head of audit, where she assumed responsibility for the strategy and execution of audits across the national office. Her leadership in this role has contributed to the strengthening of audit quality and oversight within the institution.
