Heavy Chef SA Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs: Dr. Jabulile Msimango-Galawe

Dr. Jabulile Msimango-Galawe is the Managing Director of DrJ Business Support (Pty) Ltd, Co-Founder and AIfE board chair, and the program director of the MM – Business and Executive Coaching at Wits Business School.

As an entrepreneur, statistician, business and leadership coach, mentor, facilitator, public speaker, researcher, and senior lecturer, Dr. Msimango-Galawe brings a wealth of expertise to her various roles. She holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Wits Business School and an MSc in Mathematical Statistics with a focus on risk analysis from the University of the Free State. With about 20 years of working experience, including 10 years in the entrepreneurship and corporate space, her professional background encompasses statistical analysis, risk analysis, trading, and management consulting.

In 2022, Dr. Jabulile published her first book, Dear Mr Entrepreneurship: A Conversation between Ms. Entrepreneur and Mr. Entrepreneurship. More recently, she co-authored the second volume, Dear Mr Entrepreneurship: Journeys of Women Entrepreneurs, collaborating with 13 aspiring and emerging businesswomen leaders.

Dr. Msimango-Galawe is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting young entrepreneurs, driven by a passion for people development and entrepreneurship. Her work is particularly focused on the development and sustainability of small businesses in South Africa, where she strives to make a lasting impact.