Nomfundo Mcoyi - Standard Bank KZN Top Business Women

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I always knew exactly what I wanted to achieve. From township girl to teacher, to founder and CEO of the Icebolethu Group. Today she manages eight companies, employing a staff of more than 1000 people.
Nomfundo started with nothing, but she had a big dream. She knew she wanted to own a big funeral company. Giving up her teaching job and a regular salary, she started Icebolethu with no loan, no car and no mortuary. All she had was her meagre savings and small office in an old, run-down building in Hammarsdale; working her side-hustle to fund her core business.
Nomfundo sees her role as making sure that her companies run smoothly, are well managed, and looking after her team. She has always relied on her faith and her team to grow her business, and gives credit to God. "There were times when I had no-one supporting me, and my only hope was in God, and He has blessed us with so much and supported me all the way. And He has graced me with a very good team," she says. "I had the vision, but my team has always been very supportive of that vision; without my people I would not be where I am today."
Despite her achievements, Nomfundo is not com-placent. "I'm proud that I've achieved so much of what I set out to do, but I would love to do more. I'd like to double our staff complement over the next year, and within 10 years I want Icebolethu to be one of the greatest insurance companies in South Africa."
When it comes to finding a balance in life, Nomfundo acknowledges that she's not very good at it. "I love my job and I'm very hardworking. I have a great team, but I'm still hands-on. I do find time for family and friends, that's very important. I love to travel, usually with my family. It's not only a great holiday, it's a great way to grow your knowledge, broaden your mind and see new opportunities."
Looking back over her career, there's not much Nomfundo would do differently. "Being a woman has never held me back," she says, offering sound advice to other young entrepreneurs. "I don't apply gender to business, you must just be excellent at what you do. Focus on your goals and your vision and don't take shortcuts, they're not the answer. Don't expect people to hand you anything on a plate just because you're a woman, or just because you're black. Don't just chase money. Work hard, be professional and do things the right way, and for the right.
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[@sinazondlangisa4429]

Icebo labantu - God bless the team behind iCebolethu group , for the families you take care of and young woman you inspire each and every day :)🌸

[@lwazinkala7133]

Nice

[@SinakoMxabo]

God bless Nomfundo. I so wish she will not allow big industry players to buy her business. Black excellence

[@BongumusaComfortSono]

Inspiring