About Us - Global Leadership Consultants

About Global Leadership Consultants

Nationally recognized leaders in enterprise, skills, and leadership development

Who We Are

Global Leadership Consultants (Pty) Ltd is a national award-winning enterprise and leadership development firm, recognized as one of the Top 3 Business Development Service Providers in South Africa by the Minister of Small Business Development at the National Presidential MSME & Cooperative Awards 2024.

As a Level 1 BBBEE contributor, Global Leadership Consultants operates nationally, with offices strategically located in Port Elizabeth, East London, Humansdorp, and George, Western Cape.

Our existence stems from the belief that organizations need better leaders, personalized strategies, and cultures that shape how people work. Through our engagements in facilitations, workshops, keynotes, and consultations, we help those who want to lead change to grow exponentially.

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Our Vision & Values

Our Vision

To build authentic leaders that will effectively change society generationally

Excellence

We strive for the highest quality in all our services and deliverables.

Stewardship

We responsibly manage the resources and trust placed in us by our clients.

Integrity

We maintain honesty and strong moral principles in all our business dealings.

People

We value and invest in the growth and development of individuals and teams.

Purpose

We are driven by a clear mission to create positive change through leadership.

Innovation

We continuously seek new and better ways to serve our clients and communities.

Our Core Divisions

Enterprise Development

Empowering businesses with tailored strategies to achieve sustainable growth. We provide Enterprise and Supplier Development solutions, including managing development funds with a proven track record in energy and banking sectors.

Skills Development

Equipping individuals and teams with critical capabilities to thrive. We offer both SETA accredited and non-accredited training programs, from NQF levels 2 to 4, designed to enhance professional competencies.

Leadership Development

Cultivating transformative leaders to drive innovation and resilience. We deliver customized leadership solutions for schools, tertiary institutions, and corporations, designed to equip leaders with skills for long-term success.

Our Founder

Mr. Luphumlo Joka

Mr. Luphumlo T. Joka

Director & Founder

Luphumlo T. Joka is an author, speaker, trainer, and nationally recognised business consultant with extensive expertise in enterprise development, leadership transformation, and skills development.

In 2015, he founded Global Leadership Consultants (GLC), which has grown into a seven-figure consultancy recognised among South Africa's top enterprise development firms. Under his leadership, GLC has supported over 1,000 SMMEs and impacted hundreds of community and business leaders through coaching, training, and development programmes.

Credentials & Achievements
Certified Business Advisor (CBA) with the Institute of Business Advisors Southern Africa (IBASA)
Accredited Facilitator and Moderator with ETDP SETA
Graduate of Barack Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) through the UNISA School of Business Leadership
Honored by the Minister of Small Business Development in 2024 for outstanding contribution to enterprise development in South Africa
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Our Clients And Partners

We have partnered with organizations across multiple sectors