Congratulations to Dr Jabu Mtsweni for winning the Management Award at 2025 NSTF-South32 Awards

Congratulations to Dr Jabu Mtsweni for winning the Management Award at 2025 NSTF-South32 Awards

Dr Mtsweni, Head: Information and Cyber Security Research Centre; Technical Lead: National Policy Data Observatory, CSIR, won the Management Award for his leadership in cyber security and management of a large team at the CSIR, developing and deploying solutions, shaping national policy, and building SA’s cybersecurity capacity.

His dedication and commitment to excellence in research, development and innovation have not only brought pride to our organisation but have also set a benchmark for others to follow. He has shown what is possible when passion meets purpose – and the result is truly exceptional. We celebrate your success Dr Mtsweni and look forward to even greater achievements in the future. To our CSIR finalists: I am incredibly proud of you. Reaching the finals is no small feat – it reflects the quality, dedication and impact of your work, placing you among the very best in your field. Thank you for flying the CSIR flag high.

#TeamCSIR, let us congratulate Dr Mtsweni and the finalists of this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. This achievement reinforces the CSIR’s stellar reputation for driving meaningful societal progress and elevating our collective impact. Eighty years of touching lives through innovation stands as testament to that.

The NSTF Awards have recognised outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa by individuals, teams or organisations since 1998. The CSIR is proud to have been associated with the NSTF for many years and to have witnessed many #TeamCSIR members honoured for their exceptional work.

Please click here for the recording of the 2024/2025 NSTF-South32 awards live broadcast.
Regards,