Our People

The team behind the work.

Statistics, financial modelling and governance expertise in one senior-led team — every engagement is delivered by the people you meet here.

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Blessing

Head of Business

  • BCom Law
  • BPubAdminHons
  • Associate of the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA)

Blessing is a governance and organisational systems specialist, analysing institutional structures, governance frameworks and enterprise/project design within complex organisational environments.

She has worked extensively on organisational governance, business development, policy frameworks and strategic enterprise design — helping organisations strengthen operational systems and stakeholder collaboration.

Leads on
  • Governance & organisational design
  • Partnership & stakeholder coordination
  • Business development & management
  • Project governance, management & oversight
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Bongani

Head of Strategy

  • MSc Chemical Engineering
  • BSc Hons Chemical Engineering

Bongani is a researcher and strategist with close to a decade of experience in rigorous scientific inquiry, applied research design and academic instruction — translating complex technical problems into structured, evidence-based analysis.

His expertise in experimental design, data analysis and hypothesis testing transfers directly to strategic diagnostics, theory-of-change development and evidence synthesis, backed by an extensive record in teaching, mentorship and capacity development.

Leads on
  • Translating findings into strategic direction
  • Analytical frameworks for multi-stakeholder work
  • Theories of change & organisational strategy
  • Research rigour, QA & knowledge transfer
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Nicholas (PhD)

Head of Consulting

  • PhD Mathematical Statistics
  • MSc Applied Statistics
  • BSc Hons Risk Analysis
  • BSc Econometrics

Nicholas is the quantitative anchor of Solid Rock's practice — a statistical modeller specialising in advanced data analysis, complex systems modelling and empirical research design.

His PhD centred on Bayesian modelling for multivariate extreme value analysis. He brings applied expertise in econometrics, machine learning, quantitative climate research, market risk consulting and financial model validation — including analysis that has shaped policy and reporting frameworks in sectors such as education.

He has also worked across clinical therapeutic areas including Oncology, Respiratory and Rheumatology, and anchors Solid Rock's Learning & Development capability in quantitative skills training.

Leads on
  • Statistical evaluation frameworks
  • Enterprise, project & programme outcome analysis
  • Drivers of participant success
  • Modelling interventions against outcomes
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Tafadzwa (CFA)

Head of Finance

  • CFA Charterholder
  • MPhil Mathematical Finance
  • BSc Chemical Engineering
  • BA (PPE)

Tafadzwa is a Chartered Financial Analyst specialising in financial modelling, risk analytics and economic systems analysis.

He has contributed to the development and validation of financial models used in banking and financial markets — including liquidity risk frameworks, ISDA-SIMM model validation and scenario-based risk tools — and has researched links between carbon emissions, GDP growth and financial system dynamics.

Leads on
  • Financial performance & sustainability
  • Revenue patterns & growth trajectories
  • Business survival & operational sustainability
  • Economic contribution to local economies