THE BUSINESS DOCTOR,
KEITUMETSE LEKABA

Keitumetse Lekaba is currently the Managing Director at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR (Pty) Ltd. In her role, she directs and leads all business operations and manages the strategy. She leads the development and implementation of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Programmes for multi-national companies. With over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of ESD Programmes for companies such as Coca-Cola
Beverages South Africa, Exxaro Mine, Sasol, Sanlam, Telkom, Good Year, Reckitt Benckiser,
Barloworld and many more.

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Keitumetse is a Guest Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg's Centre of Entrepreneurship, as well as a Speaker and Masterclass Host.

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Keitumetse's academic journey culminated in her achievement of a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from GIBS in 2023. Before this milestone, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an Honours degree in Taxation from the University of Johannesburg. Throughout her academic and professional pursuits, Keitumetse has demonstrated a steadfast focus on diverse areas including Business Management, Strategy, Tax, Compliance, Financial Management, and Business Funding, along with expertise in Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD).

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Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of our economy and Keitumetse’s passion for an
inclusive entrepreneurial eco-system has pushed her to elevate the SMME sector by building sustainable SMMEs to ensure long-term economic viability in South Africa and beyond. As a speaker, she passionately spreads the message of building sustainable businesses through her insights and lessons learnt throughout her journey.

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Keitumetse is a Co-Founder of Mediwell Medical Centre in Johannesburg, as well as the Founder of Karabo Business Solutions. Outside of Finance and SMME Development, she is the Founder and Chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.

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Keitumetse has a passion for human and business development, business coaching and sustainability of SMMEs. She is an exceptional leader, with charisma and extensive knowledge in her field.