Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Africa 2026

Thembi Mazibuko

Thembi Mazibuko serves as the Chief People O8icer at Pick n Pay, where she leads the overall People function across PnP retail stores, serving a workforce of over 33,000 employees. A career spanning close to two decades in the retail and communication sectors, Thembi holds qualifications in finance and information systems. 

Throughout her career, Thembi has held various leadership positions, at PnP, Adsat and Woolworths. She has held diverse roles across Marketing, Strategy, Commercial/Buying, ESG, and currently, People/HR. In her current role, she assumes responsibility for directing the strategy and implementation of the complete employee value proposition, which spans recruitment, training, reward, change management, and industrial relations. Thembi's commitment lies in cultivating a customer-focused, values-led, diverse, and inclusive team within the organisation. 

Beyond her professional pursuits, Thembi finds great fulfilment in her family and serving her community. She embodies optimism regarding the future of her country and wholeheartedly believes in actively engaging as a social citizen.