Full Name: Jabavu Joseph Heshu
Position: Public policy manager at brandhouse since August 2011
Main Activity of the Company: Marketing and distribution of alcoholic beverages
Date and Place of Birth: November 7, 1984
Education: Matric, Pearson High School, Port Elizabeth; BA (Hons) (international relations)
First Job: Foreign Affairs cadet programme
Size of First Pay Packet: R 117 000 a year
First Job with Present Group: Public policy manager
Career History Prior to Current Position: Foreign Service officer, 2007 to 2010; political risk analyst, January to July 2011; public policy manager at brandhouse, August 2011 to date
Value of Assets Under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People Under Your Leadership: I manage contractors and service providers – I am not a line manager
Management Style: Outcome driven
Personal Best Achievement: Representing South Africa at the United Nations (UN)
Professional Best Achievement: The same as my personal achievement
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Bongiwe Qwabe, my former boss at Foreign Affairs, who is now deputy high commissioner to the UK
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Christiane Amanpour
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Our taverners and taxi owners – they are the most resilient black entrepreneurs in the country
Philosophy of Life: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Representing South Africa at the UN
Biggest Ever Disisappointment: Having to leave the Foreign Service
Hope for the Future: Being of service to South Africans
Favourite Reading: Biographies and nonfiction
Favourite TV programme: West Wing and Big Bang Theory
Favourite Food/Drink: My wife’s cooking/a cold Amstel
Favourite music: Hip Hop
Favourite sport: Rugby, football and cricket
Favourite Website: Timeonline
Hobbies: Board games
Car: I drive a 2010 model Chevrolet Cruze
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: People who do not take opportunities or what they do seriously
Favourite Other South African Company: MTN, Sasol and Investec
Favourite Foreign Company: Diageo
Married: To Portia Magi since November 9, 2011
Children: None
Clubs: None