Alford Nsibande

Chief Executive Officer, Independent Development Trust

Alford Nsibande is Chief Executive Officer of Independent Development Trust, in the role since October 2026.

The Independent Development Trust is a state entity under the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure that manages and delivers public infrastructure programmes. Its confirmed order book grew from R2 billion to R6 billion in 2025/26 while Nsibande was acting CEO.

In the job

  1. Nsibande became acting CEO of the trust. Source

  2. Cabinet approved his appointment as permanent CEO, effective 1 October 2026. Source

  3. The trust reported completing 279 social infrastructure facilities in 2025/26 against a target of 244. Source

Career before

  1. 2025-2026Acting CEO, Independent Development Trust
  2. Previous role at the Construction Industry Development Board

Sources

  1. sanews.gov.za
  2. parliament.gov.za
  3. en.wikipedia.org

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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