✦ THE COMMITTEE ✦

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Meet the visionaries behind DevSoc — the dedicated team shaping the future of tech at Rhodes University. driving innovation • building community • fostering growth

150+
Active Members
2
Core Team
..+
Projects Built
2
Events
✦ Chairperson ✦

Hlumile Makalima

@hlumile_m

Chairperson

Focus Areas

Leadership Strategy Community

Bio

Leading DevSoc's vision and strategy. Coordinates with university administration and ensures the society meets its goals of bridging academic learning with industry practices.

✦ Vice-Chair ✦

Mihle Ndabula

@mihle_nd

Vice-Chair & Secretary

Focus Areas

Administration Communication Documentation

Bio

Manages society records, meeting minutes, and official communications. Supports the chairperson in daily operations and ensures smooth coordination between committee members.

✦ Treasurer ✦

Rhulane Madukwe

@rhulane_m

Treasurer

Focus Areas

Budgeting Finance Sponsorships

Bio

Manages all financial aspects of DevSoc, including budgeting, expense tracking, and fundraising. Ensures financial sustainability for society events and projects.

✦ Media ✦

Ndemogbe Juana

@ndemogbe_j

Media Manager

Focus Areas

Social Media Content Creation Branding

Bio

Oversees all media presence, including social media, photography, and promotional content. Creates engaging campaigns to attract new members and showcase society achievements.

✦ PR ✦

Ntsumbedzeni Tshikovhi

@ntsumbedzeni_t

Public Relations

Focus Areas

Networking Outreach Partnerships

Bio

Builds and maintains relationships with external partners, manages outreach initiatives, and represents DevSoc at university events and industry gatherings.

✦ Events ✦

Nkateko Maringa

@nkateko_m

Events Manager

Focus Areas

Event Planning Logistics Coordination

Bio

Plans and executes all DevSoc events, including workshops, hackathons, and networking sessions. Coordinates with sponsors, venues, and participants to ensure successful events.

✦ Secretary ✦

Othandwayo Ntshoko

@[username]

Secretary

Focus Areas

Documentation Minutes Records Communication

Bio

Manages all society documentation, takes minutes at meetings, maintains records, and ensures smooth communication flow between committee members. Keeps the society organized and efficient.

✦ Community ✦

Aphelele

@[username]

Community Engagement

Focus Areas

Outreach Member Experience Inclusion Feedback

Bio

Builds and nurtures the DevSoc community, organizes social events, gathers member feedback, and ensures every member feels welcome and valued. The bridge between committee and general members.

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