Judy Vilakazi

Head of Telkom Foundation

Judy Xoliswa Vilakazi started working as Telkom's Executive Corporate Social Responsibility in February 2024. Her career began in the mining sector when she was employed by De Beers Consolidated Mines to document the mine closure of Oaks mine.

This exposed her to environmental rehabilitation, Human Resource management and Corporate Social Responsibility in relation to mine closure. Judy’s passion for community development was cemented when she was appointed as the Community Relations Practitioner at Kimberly mines.

She is a seasoned professional who demonstrates her passion in community development and has experience in the creation and execution of social and labour plans, with extensive experience engaging various stakeholders. She was later appointed as the Corporate Affairs Manager for the De Beers Sight Holder Sales South Africa (DBSSSA).