From Audit to Advocacy: A Visionary in Governance, Risk & Compliance

Besky Maluleka-Ngunjiri is currently the Chief Audit Executive  at Harmony Gold Mining Company, the largest gold mining company in South Africa. She is an accomplished governance and assurance professional with over 20 years of work experience, predominantly in governance-related fields including internal controls (with a focus on cybersecurity), internal and external audit, risk management, forensic audits, and regulatory compliance. Her expertise spans regulatory frameworks such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Mining Charter, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (J-SOX), and all versions of the King Code of Governance.

For the past 18 years, Besky has held leadership roles in internal audit, demonstrating consistent strategic oversight and the ability to lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across diverse geographies. Her international experience includes engagements in South Africa, various sub-Saharan African countries, the Middle East, India, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. Her sectoral exposure includes banking, chemicals, mining, and the public sector.

She is deeply passionate about governance and sustainability in both business and broader society, firmly believing in the importance of preserving tomorrow through responsible and ethical conduct today. This commitment has often positioned her to address injustices where necessary and to champion wisdom and sound judgment in decision-making.

Besky has made significant contributions to public sector governance since 2003, having served on various governance committees at municipal, provincial, and national levels. She brings a comprehensive understanding of PFMA and MFMA to these roles. Currently, she serves as a non-executive director at the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Besky values family and faith. She is married to Christopher Ngunjiri, and together they are raising four children—Tiroentle, Obonye, Oatshela, and Binang. The family is devoted to worship and the service of Jesus Christ.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Designations:

• Executive MBA (Cum Laude) – University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
• BCompt, HCompt, CTA – University of South Africa (UNISA)
• Certified Compliance and Security Analyst (CCSA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Institute of Internal Auditors (USA)
• Executive Leadership Development – University of Pretoria