Zako Mpikeleli

Zakho Mpikeleli is a South African professional specializing in business development, entrepreneurship support, and economic growth. He currently serves as a Business Development Officer at the SEDA Construction Incubator, a key branch of South Africa\'s Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) focused on nurturing and developing emerging small businesses within the construction sector.
Professional Background
With a career spanning over 15 years in financial promotion and business advisory services, Mpikeleli has dedicated his expertise to fostering sustainable local enterprises.
Business Advisor (2008–2010): Prior to his current role, he served as a Business Advisor at the Business Finance Promotion Agency. In this position, he specialized in diagnosing operational or financial issues for struggling small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), conducting comprehensive viability studies, evaluating loan applications, and managing loan portfolios to achieve targeted economic objectives.
Business Development Officer (Present): At the SEDA Construction Incubator, Mpikeleli works actively to upscale emerging contractors, ensuring they secure access to technical training, operational mentorship, and the necessary compliance infrastructure to compete in mainstream commercial markets.