Thobile Lukope is a Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist at Kumba Iron Ore with experience in supplier development, inclusive procurement, host community stakeholder engagement, and local economic participation. She works to strengthen supplier capability, create market linkages for local enterprises, and unlock sustainable business opportunities across mining value chains. She holds an Honours degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Passionate about creating shared value, Thobile collaborates with suppliers, communities, business partners, and internal stakeholders to develop practical solutions that improve competitiveness, expand market access, and support inclusive economic growth. She brings a practitioner perspective on how supplier development can move beyond compliance to create resilient value chains and lasting local impact.”
