Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani

Ms Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani is an accomplished executive leader in the field of communications and digital technologies. As Director-General of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), she oversees a government portfolio comprising eleven state-owned entities tasked with advancing South Africa’s digital transformation. Under her stewardship, the department fosters an enabling policy and regulatory environment that supports inclusive economic growth and connectivity.

With an extensive career spanning more than two decades in the ICT sector, Ms. Jordan Dyani has demonstrated exceptional leadership in shaping strategic frameworks, digital infrastructure development and international policy negotiations to position South Africa and the broader African continent for sustained technological progress. Ms Jordan-Dyani serves in various national and global forums with distinction, holding leadership roles in esteemed organisations. She holds multiple postgraduate qualifications in telecommunications, international law, politics, and policy formulation.

Her profound expertise, coupled with her visionary leadership, has established her as a sought-after thought leader and conference speaker, regularly engaging with global industry stakeholders on matters of digital policy, economic growth through technology and ICT governance.