Kgalaletso Moganedi
SAX Financial Reporting & Procurement Manager
A Depth of Character Rooted in Traditional Family Values

Attempting to put Kgalaletso Moganedi to paper, I realise that this multitalented, multifaceted woman expertly plays all the different roles in the story of her life. Not reluctant to share her story, Kgalaletso talks enthusiastically about her family life and background. Born in Vryburg in the North West province as the third of six kids, Kgalaletso was raised with great pride as a lineal descendant of the Batswana Royal Family, the Barolong tribes. She explains that the strict upbringing she shared with her siblings was in their best interest, and she is very thankful that they were taught to nurture virtues such as preserving their cultural purity. From an early age, Kgalaletso learnt to be independent, and was sent to boarding school in Kuruman (Mothibistad) from standard 4. Upon completion of her school career in Baitiredi Technical and Commercial High School, Kgalaletso went to study B Com Accounting and Auditing at the University of Bophuthatswana (now the University of North West).
Kgalaletso completed her studies in 1995 at the University of Pretoria. In 1996, she furthered her qualification to achieve a diploma in tax at the University of South Africa. Her career started in the finance department of Transnet, where she also finished her 3 years of articles. In this time, she took the opportunity to work in various other departments such as auditing and procurement, acquiring valuable corporate experience. In due course, Kgalaletso was in introduced to the aviation industry. The aviation industry bug bit Kgalaletso two years ago, and in July 2004 she joined South African Express Airways as the Financial Reporting and Procurement Manager.
Kgalaletso is evidently passionate about what she does. She loves the dynamic movement of the aviation industry, especially the way finances, accounts, engineering, and the procurement of aircrafts all integrate. As she rightly explains: “A lot of people think the aviation industry is all about the glamour of flying and being in a uniform. It works just like any other company - with leadership behind it”. In five years’ time, Kgalaletso sees herself still climbing the corporate ladder and embracing even more of the industry’s challenges.
Upon asking Kgalaletso to whom or what she owes her drive to study and better herself academically, she replies without hesitation that her father is the one responsible. “My dad used to say that a woman’s success lies in her education. He always encouraged me to study. Every quarter, he analysed my reports, read the teacher’s comments and discussed it with me”. All of Kgalaletso’s brothers and sisters followed this advice, and today, all of them have earned tertiary qualifications. Kgalaletso also tries to stay ahead of things, and often engages in reading motivational books on leadership and to keep up with the continuous changes in accounting standards. She intends to finish her Chartered Accountant qualification in the near future.
Kgalaletso’s strong sense of balancing life’s different facets was instilled from an early age. As a farmer, owner of a trading business and a committed family man, Kgalaletso’s father set a worthy example of balancing work, one’s passion and family life. The children knew when it was playtime, study time, work time, family time and relaxing time. Kgalaletso’s mother encouraged her to develop her domestic side, and saw to it that she acquired and developed these skills and abilities from an early age. Today, Kgalaletso spends her free time cooking, baking and gardening.
Family values were central to Kgalaletso’s upbringing, and today are clearly visible in her adult life. She married her university friend Ezekiel in 2000, despite both of them working long hours, they enjoy spending time together. “He is the best thing ever happen to my life” says Kgalaletso and she firmly believes in cooking a home cooked meal every night, even if she has to work the long hours corporate life so often requires. Kgalaletso sees her mother as her biggest role model, and admires the way she took care of all of them and brought them up. For Kgalaletso, it is of utmost importance that one consciously keeps a soft tender heart towards people, especially in the challenging corporate world of today.
Kgalaletso is a woman who laughs easily, loves South Africa, enjoys live African Jazz performances and not least her mother’s dumplings. Her roots are firmly seeded and grounded in sound principles, admirable virtues and a rich heritage. She refers to herself as a strong motivated and determined young woman that aspires to inspire every one around her. The way she approaches life is commendable, as she aptly remarks: “Life is not just about money or what you can afford, it’s about all those little things that add to your life”.