Andile Dawn Mbatha

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Job Title: CFO

Company: IEC

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Andile Dawn Mbatha is a chartered accountant and finance executive currently serving as chief financial officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). 

Prior to joining the IEC she was a board member of Cricket South Africa for almost a year and also served as an audit committee member from Cathsseta for almost two years. 

Andile also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Science from the University of Pretoria. 

 

Work
2022 – present    Chief financial officer, Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
2025 - present      Audit committee member, Electoral Commissions Forum of 16 SADC Countries
2020 – 2021        Interim board member and governance lead, Cricket South Africa (CSA)
2018 – 2019        Asset management, technical and audit support, Department of Defence
2017                       Interim CFO, Road Agency Limpopo
2015 – 2016        Audit Partner, Ngubane & Co
2014                      Inspector, Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors
2013 – 2014        Owner, Shandudawn Advisory
2007 – 2013        Audit manager and senior associate, SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG)

Education
Chartered Accountant (SA), SAICA
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Postgraduate studies in Accounting and Finance
Executive leadership and governance programmes

About the company: The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is an independent constitutional institution responsible for managing elections and ensuring free and fair electoral processes in South Africa. The organisation oversees national, provincial and municipal elections, promotes democratic participation and supports electoral integrity through governance, transparency and accountability.

 

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Andile Dawn Mbatha, chief financial officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards. With a strong track record in finance, governance and public-sector leadership, she joins a distinguished group of finance leaders being recognised for their contribution to organisational excellence and people-centred leadership.

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