Marks Thibela

Chief Executive Officer, CATHSSETA

Marks Thibela is Chief Executive Officer of CATHSSETA.

CATHSSETA is the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority, based in Midrand. Its mandate also covers gaming and lotteries, conservation, and heritage. Thibela's contract ended on 30 September 2025 and he was reappointed on 20 October 2025 for a term to 31 March 2030.

In the job

  1. CATHSSETA and McDonald's South Africa announced a collaboration to develop workforce skills in the hospitality and related sectors. Source

  2. The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa welcomed Thibela's reappointment as CATHSSETA CEO alongside the new 2025-2030 board. Source

Sources

  1. fgasa.co.za
  2. mg.co.za
  3. sanews.gov.za

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