Our Governance
Governance as the strong foundation of SANBS’ business
Our Governance
Reporting frameworks, process and combined assurance
Board composition and skills
The Board includes a diverse group of members with expertise in corporate governance, finance, audit, legal, risk management, and medical fields. Key skills represented include corporate governance, accounting, finance, legal, strategy, risk management, medical and stakeholder management.
Members possess advanced qualifications in Medicine, Finance, Business, Management, Law, ICT and Humanities, reflecting diverse academic profiles.
Professional development
Many members have pursued additional certifications and advanced studies, enhancing their capabilities in governance and management. Continuous professional development is evident through various certifications in auditing, risk management, and leadership.
Board skills overview FY25
Corporate Governance/Ethics
Accounting
Finance
Audit
Legal/Regulatory
Strategy
Risk Management
Information Communication and Technology
B-BBEE (incl ESD)
Stakeholder Management
Medical, Health and related industry experience
How SANBS is governed
The SANBS Board of Directors is structured to reflect the diverse needs of both our company and the communities we serve. Comprising a mix of Non-Executive and Executive Directors, the Board provides the leadership and oversight needed to guide SANBS in fulfilling its mission to provide life-saving blood services.
Each Director contributes unique skills and perspectives, collectively ensuring effective governance and progress toward achieving our goals.
Types of Directors
The Board is made up of two types of Directors: Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors.
- Non-Executive Directors:
SANBS has 10 Non-Executive Directors. These Directors do not work for SANBS directly but provide valuable external perspectives. They fall into two categories:
Donor Directors
Appointed during our Annual General Meeting by the National Council
Appointed Directors
Selected by the Board for their specialised skills and expertise that add value to SANBS At the AGM held in November 2024, two new Non-Executive (Donor) Directors, Dr. Sipho Kabane and Dr. Gunvant Goolab, were appointed to the Board, bringing extensive expertise in clinical governance, medical aid and public health.
Executive Directors
The Board has three Executive Directors, who serve on the Board by virtue of their leadership roles within SANBS. On 12 September 2024, Tshepo Kgage, our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was appointed to the Board.
Board committees
To enhance our governance, we have six Board committees. Read more about these committees. To strengthen some of our Board committees, we also include co-opted members. There are three co-opted members on the CGC and one on the GSEC. These members bring additional expertise and insights from outside the Board.
Assistance from external advisors
Our Board and its committees can consult external advisors when specialist expertise is required. SANBS covers the cost of these advisors to ensure the Board can effectively discharge its responsibilities.
Leadership roles
Chairperson
Provides overall leadership to the Board and ensures that the Board and its committees function effectively.
Lead Independent Director
Supports the Chairperson in leading the Board, acts in their absence, and plays a key role in overseeing succession planning for future leadership.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The CEO is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of SANBS and implementing the strategy and goals set by the Board.