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Kwazi Mabaso

Kwazi Mabaso is a South African logistics and ports executive who has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors. He is best known for his role as CEO of Grindrod Terminals, a division of the diversified freight services and logistics group Grindrod. Mabaso brings extensive experience in port operations and terminal management to his leadership positions. Before joining Grindrod, he held senior roles at Transnet, South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company. His career has included operational oversight of major port facilities, including experience with container terminals and bulk cargo handling operations. Mabaso's expertise spans the full spectrum of terminal operations, from strategic planning to day-to-day management of complex logistics infrastructure. He has been involved in the South African ports sector during a period of significant transformation and capacity challenges. His leadership has focused on operational efficiency, safety standards and commercial performance in a competitive regional shipping environment. Mabaso represents a generation of black executives who have risen to prominence in South Africa's transport and logistics industry following the country's democratic transition. His appointments reflect the ongoing transformation of the sector and the development of local management talent in strategic infrastructure operations.

Kwazi Mabaso Updates


Grindrod secures rail access agreement, eyes 2027 start
Grindrod secures rail access agreement, eyes 2027 start
14th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Logistics group Grindrod has confirmed that it has signed a rail access agreement (RAA) with the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), formally enabling its participation in South Africa’s... 


Grindrod eyes Matola, Richards Bay growth opportunities as it completes strategic reset
20th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has completed its strategic reset, with the logistics group now moving into “disciplined growth execution”, says new CEO Kwazi Mabaso. Delivering the financial results for the year ended... 


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Grindrod eyes Matola, Richards Bay growth opportunities as it completes strategic reset
6th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has completed its strategic reset and the logistics group is now moving into “disciplined growth execution”, says new CEO Kwazi Mabaso. Delivering the financial results for the year ended... 


João Jorge Matlombe lays the first brick of the new development
Grindrod launches Phase 1 of Matola terminal expansion
13th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has officially broken ground on Phase 1 of its Matola dry-bulk terminal expansion programme. The event saw Mozambique Transport and Logistics Minister João Jorge Matlombe launch Phase 1 of... 


Grindrod names insider as CEO
7th November 2025

Grindrod has announced that Kwazi Mabaso will succeed Xolani Mbambo as the JSE-listed group’s new CEO from December 1. Mabaso comes from within Grindrod’s ranks, where he serves as the CEO of... 


Kwazi Mabaso
Grindrod appoints new CEO from within its own ranks
17th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has announced that Kwazi Mabaso will succeed Xolani Mbambo as the JSE-listed group’s new CEO from December 1. Mabaso comes from within Grindrod’s ranks, where he serves as the CEO of... 


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