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Malebana Makhafola

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Malebana Makhafola

Malebana Makhafola

Nickname: 'khafs'

Managing Director


Born 13-09-1971 in Limpopo South Africa

Founder and Director of Mars Healthcare Group , that imports and exports , distributes medical , dental and ophthalmic equipments, instruments and IVD diagnostics and medical devices in South Africa, Botswana and Benin, Nigeria. Qualified optometrist who diversified into distribution from being an owner/ manager at Makhafola Optometrist . Founded Boledi Landscapes and Designs responsible for Landscaping and architerial designs as well as Mars Optics SA , which distributes optical cases, ophthalmic equipments to ophthalmic profession and he is a trustee of Mars Healthcare Trust .Awarded the top Gender empowered Company SMME awards 2012 and Old Mutual Enterpreneur of the year Awards 2009 and 2012 BBQ New Entrepreneur Award Winner

Contact details

O: +27 11 421 3770


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Business Address

Benoni, Benoni, South Africa


Professional details

Current Position(s)

Director | Boledi Landscapes and Designs
Benoni , South Africa | 2012 - present

Property and Real Estate

Trustee | Mars Healthcare Trust
Benoni , South Africa | 2007 - present

Other

Director | Mars Optics SA
Benoni , South Africa | 2007 - present

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Developments of new markets and products

Managing Director | Ophthalmic | Mars Healthcare Group
Benoni , South Africa | 2001 - present

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Managing imports/ exports and day to day operations, new generation products developments, international cooperations and liaison

Previous Position(s)

Optometrist | South Rand Hospital
Rosettenville, South Africa | 2009 - 2010

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Provision of eyecare services

Optometrist | Leratong Hospital
Krugersdorp, South Africa | 2005 - 2007

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Provision of eyecare and accesories

MEMBER | MASED PROPERTIES AND CONSTRUCTION
Benoni, South Africa | 2004 - 2008

Property and Real Estate

CEO | Lehlabile Healthcare Solutions
Brakpan, South Africa | 2003 - 2005

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Optical benefit management, Managed care solutions and optical benefits outsourcing

Optometrist | Tsuene Optometrists
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1995 - 1996

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Provision of eyecare services, Practice Management and Dispensing

Optometrist | Makhafola Optometrists
Brakpan, South Africa | 1995 - 2003

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Educational history

Secondary

Makgoka High School, Limpopo, South Africa (1989)

Tertiary

University of South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa | 2012 - 2012

Advanced Business Management - Risk Management

Damelin college

Benoni, South Africa | 2003 - 2003

Higher Diploma in Business Management - Business Strategy and Finance

University of Witswatersrand

Parktown, South Africa | 2001 - 2001

Certificate Programme in Business Project management - Project management Planning and control

University of witwatersrand business school

Parktown, South Africa | 2001 - 2001

Certificate Programme in Finance and Accounting - Finance and Accounting

University of Limpopo

Polokwane, South Africa | 1989 - 1995

Bachelor of optometry - Binocular vision and science of vision

Achievements

Awards

Shortlist and nomination

media exposure

Financial Mail | 2013

SUMMIT TV | 2013

UJUH | 2012

BBQ ONLINE | 2012

Beeld Newspaper | 2009

Showcasing Mars Optics SA

Kyknet channel 111 | 2009

Mars Optics Product Launching

Africa Health Exhibition | 2012

Mars Healthcare Group Exhibition @Africa Health Exhibition in Nasrec

BBQ awards | 2011

Its my biz | 2011

Activities

Memberships

Black Management Forum

Member, 2012 - 2012

Health Professional Council of South Africa

Independent Optometrist, 1995 - 2012

SA Optometric Association

member, 1995 - 2003

SAMED

MEMBER, 2012 - 2013

community

Benoni Northerns under 14 Soccer Development

assistant Coach, 2012 - 2012

Other Activities

Benoni Atheltic Club

Athlete, 2007 - 2012

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