Kwazi Mabaso

Chief Executive Officer, Grindrod

Kwazi Mabaso is Chief Executive Officer of Grindrod, in the role since December 2025.

Grindrod is a JSE-listed logistics group with port, terminal and rail interests. Mabaso was appointed from within the group, where he led Grindrod Terminals, and took over on 1 December 2025.

In the job

  1. Was named Grindrod's chief executive, succeeding Xolani Mbambo, who left to become chief financial officer of Kumba Iron Ore. Source

  2. Took the role about a month after Grindrod was awarded third-party access to Transnet's railways. Source

Career before

  1. CEO, Grindrod Terminals
  2. about a decadeSenior roles at Richards Bay Terminals, Durban Container Terminal and the Manganese Corridor, Transnet

Sources

  1. sharedata.co.za
  2. grindrod.com
  3. engineeringnews.co.za
  4. businessday.co.za
  5. logisticsbusinessafrica.co.za

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 Spotted something out of date?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

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