Meet The Team

With over 200 years of combined investment industry experience, our company
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Investment Team

HEAD OF FIXED INCOME

I have over 26 years of investment experience, beginning my career at Nedbank where I launched and managed the Money Market Unit Trust, growing it from R5m to R400m in 18 months and achieving a #1 ranking in the S&P Micropal Index. At Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), I worked as a bond trader, managed swaps trading, and led trading in Namibia, developing an Africa trade strategy for Firstrand. My tenure at RMB earned me multiple market awards, including the Spire and BSD Awards.

I also co-managed Multi Strategy and Aggressive Multi Strategy Hedge Funds. My expertise lies in money markets, debt, interest rates, and derivatives. Currently, I lead CLP’s Fixed Income Franchise.

I hold an MSc in Risk Management from NYU Stern, a Master of Finance and Investment from WITS, a Marketing Diploma from UNISA, and a B.Comm from Fort Hare University.

Sithembele Manyadu

HEAD OF FIXED INCOME

PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR

I joined Capital Link Partners in mid-2019 under the graduate trainee programme and currently hold the position of Portfolio Risk Analyst and Administrator. I oversee portfolios in Alternatives and Fixed Income, ensuring that investments comply with statutory guidelines. My responsibilities include processing asset managers' transactions, delivering timely performance data, analysing trading activity and risk mitigation, and supporting asset managers in responding to customers and market demands. I also update the investment committee on macroeconomic fundamentals and write credit reports.

I hold a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of South Africa and a National Certificate in Financial Markets & Instruments from Novia One Group.

Sempitseng Ngoqo

PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR

GLOBAL-IC

My career spans over 34 years in the investment management and financial services industry. I am an experienced director with skills in management, investment management, hedge funds, asset management, and private equity. I graduated with a B.Com in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand and UNISA. I founded Consilium Group, a reputable financial services provider, where I held various directorships in entities across the BVI, Middle East, South Africa, and Europe.

At Consilium, I led acquisitions and integrations of stockbrokers, initiated a global investment strategy, and managed private equity transactions in sectors like hospitality, microlending, oil and gas, and financial services. I seeded and launched the Consilium BCI Flexible Fund and the Consilium BCI Worldwide Flexible Fund in the early 2000s. From 1996 to 2014, I led Consilium Capital SA Pty Limited before joining Capital Link Partners in 2018.

I am also a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa, the Institute of Stockbrokers, the Investment Analyst Society, and an active participant in an international investment think tank.

Mark Sonik

GLOBAL-IC

INVESTMENT ANALYST

I joined Capital Link Partners in June 2022 as a graduate analyst and have since been promoted to Junior Investment Analyst. My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in General Accounting from the University of Cape Town.

In my role, I assist in the administration, analysis, and monitoring of investment portfolios. This entails preparing pitch documents, evaluating business models and investment proposals, conducting advanced financial analysis, and coordinating due diligence and research efforts.

Letlhogonolo Ntlatseng

INVESTMENT ANALYST

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

I have over 20 years of experience in the Retirement Fund Industry, specialising in institutional and union funds relations. Before joining Capital Link Partners as Head of Business Development the 1st of July 2022, I worked as a Client Relationship and Business Development Manager. I believe there is no blueprint for servicing clients and enjoy understanding each client's unique culture and needs. I am passionate about adding value through excellent client service.

I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree specialising in Risk Management.

Simbulele Mantyi

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

I have 8 years of experience in wealth management and investment management. From 2017 to 2024, I worked at PWS Asset Managers as an Investment analyst and Head of Operations, later becoming the Key Individual and member of the Investment Committee, responsible for the CIS funds and overseeing assets under management of just over R4bn.
At the end of 2024, I left PWS Asset Managers and joined Capital Link Partners. I serve as a member on internal and external investment committees.

I hold a Bsc Honours degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and qualified as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in 2021.

Lindy Siwela, CFA

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR

I joined Capital Link Partners in mid-2023 as a Junior Portfolio Assistant. In my role, I am responsible for performing all asset management administrative tasks within our firm. This includes delivering relevant and timely performance data, assisting in the analysis of trading activity and risk mitigation, and ensuring that our asset managers have access to the resources they need to respond rapidly to our customers and the market.

Additionally, I update our investment committee on macroeconomic fundamentals and contribute to our credit and fixed income committees. My goal is to contribute effectively to our team's success by leveraging my skills in financial analysis and portfolio management.

Kyle Morgan

PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR

HEAD OF GLOBAL

My investment career spans over 27 years, beginning at UBS Investment Bank where I managed an equity portfolio of over R3bn and led the South African division’s Proprietary Trading and Market Making Team for five years. I then joined JP Morgan as the Head of Trading in South Africa, managing an equity investment portfolio exceeding R1.5bn, with exposure to both spot and derivative markets.

My final banking role was at BNP Paribas, where I helped set up their South African trading operations before becoming a Hedge Fund Manager. I partnered with Langa Group, a private equity firm, for four years, working on significant transactions like Consol and Total SA. For the past three years, I’ve co-managed Multi Strategy and Aggressive Multi Strategy Hedge Funds, leveraging my deep understanding of risk and cross-asset dynamics to optimize risk and generate alpha.

I hold a B.Comm Degree from Rhodes University.

William Ofosu

HEAD OF GLOBAL

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

I have 11 years of experience in finance, starting with managing my personal account in 2013 after earning a BSc in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Management in Finance and Investments from the University of the Witwatersrand.

I began my career at Sanlam Investments, where I specialised in hedge fund management and conducted extensive fundamental analysis on global companies. I transitioned to algorithmic trading in 2018 at Capital Link Partners, focusing on Python, VBA, and MATLAB.

As a CFA Charterholder, I manage multi-asset and fixed income funds, combining macroeconomic research with algorithm development.

Similo Dingile, CFA

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Advisory

Koketso Mabe

HEAD OF CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

I have over 23 years of experience in insurance, investment banking, and asset management. Throughout my career, I've closed over R130bn in M&A and private capital transactions. From 2008 to 2016, I worked at the Public Investment Corporation, starting as a Risk Manager and eventually becoming the Executive Head of Private Equity and Structured Investment Products, managing over R100bn in assets.

As an Investment Analyst at Bayerische Hypo-und Vereinsbank (UniCredit Group), I focussed on hard-currency funding for large African institutions. I also spent two years as an actuarial analyst at Hannover-Re and Alexander Forbes, structuring insurance securitisation programmes for clients in SADC, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Since 2018, I've served as an independent Non-Executive Director of Rand Mutual Assurance Group, sitting on various committees, including Investment (Chair), Audit, Risk & Actuarial, and Strategic Investment. I'm also an observer for the ARCH Africa Renewable Energy Fund on behalf of South African investors and have previously held non-executive director roles at several companies.

I hold a BCom in Actuarial Science from the University of Pretoria.

Koketso Mabe

HEAD OF CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Puso Manthatha, CA

ADVISORY PARTNER

I hold a Bachelor of Accounting Science (Honours) from the University of South Africa.
I have over 20 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, starting my career at Investec Bank, where I focused on strategic advisory, Black Economic Empowerment, and M&A transactions.

I have worked at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), holding leadership roles such as Co-Head of Corporate Finance. I advised on significant transactions, including the US$5 billion investment in Standard Bank by ICBC, MTN’s US$5 billion acquisition of Investcom, and AgriGroupe’s R2.1 billion acquisition of AFGRI.
Most recently, as Chief Officer of Strategy and New Business Development at Vodacom, I led initiatives such as the US$2.8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Egypt and the Ethiopia license acquisition.

Puso Manthatha, CA

ADVISORY PARTNER

Yulanda Magwentshu

ADVISORY PARTNER

I graduated from the University of Pretoria (GIBS) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

I have over 18 years of experience in financial services and more than 10 years of board experience across various sectors.

Most recently, I was an Investment Principal in the Razorite Healthcare and Rehabilitation Fund II, an R1.8 billion fund focused on healthcare infrastructure, overseeing 11 projects across six provinces.

My board contributions include serving on entities like Mlibo Growth, Healing Hills Private Hospital, RH Fauchard Day Hospital, and Benchmark Property Group, where I was an active member of the Investment Committee.

Earlier in my career, I spent nearly a decade at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) as a Portfolio Management Associate, managing investments in SMMEs, infrastructure, and property portfolios. I began my journey as a Research Analyst at Capital Bridge (now Ipreo), a global leader in financial data and analytics.

Yulanda Magwentshu

ADVISORY PARTNER

Business Support

Zandile Maposa

OFFICE MANAGER & FAIS

I have over 8 years’ experience in the Administration field. I have spent part of my career with a financial institute, administrating loans on behalf of FNB as a quality assessor.

In this role I was responsible for call centre of over 100 agents, overseeing their phone interactions and applications with clients. Thereafter, I spent majority of my administration career in the Corporate events and Advertising / Marketing industry. I later joined Capital

Link Partners as an Office Manager responsible for ensuring that the office runs smoothly and effectively.

Zandile Maposa

OFFICE MANAGER & FAIS

Sibusiso Phangisa

IT SPECIALIST

I have 6 years of experience in IT Support and joined Capital Link Partners in 2019 as an IT Technician. I am currently serving as the IT Manager, responsible for installing and maintaining all IT systems, overseeing ICT project management, and enhancing IT system cybersecurity at Capital Link Partners.

I hold a National Diploma in Engineering: Computer Systems from Tshwane University of Technology.

Sibusiso Phangisa

IT SPECIALIST

Snenhlanhla Mbatha

OFFICE ASSISTANT

I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in corporate hospitality. I refined my skills in maintaining clean and organised spaces at D.S.M. Recently, I transitioned to a role at Capital Link Partners as an Office Assistant, where I ensure the company's offices are always presentable and guests receive exceptional care.

In addition to my cleaning expertise, I provide valuable support to the office manager through various administrative tasks. My commitment to creating welcoming and efficient office environments makes me a valuable asset to my team and organisation.

Snenhlanhla Mbatha

OFFICE ASSISTANT
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