Tsepiso Mofokeng is a distinguished legal and accounting professional, serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Echelon ESG Partners (Pty) Ltd, one of Africa’s leading ESG and impact advisory firms. With an accomplished career spanning over two decades across law, corporate finance, forensic investigation, governance, and sustainability advisory, Tsepiso brings rigorous operational and legal oversight to the execution of ESG mandates across Africa and the Middle East.
Tsepiso holds a suite of academic and professional qualifications that make him uniquely equipped to operate at the intersection of environmental, social, and governance compliance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Honours, and a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and several specialised qualifications, including a Higher Diploma in Corporate Law (UJ), Higher Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation (UJ), and a Certificate in Fleet Management (RAU). This rare combination of legal, financial, and operational acumen positions him as a trusted leader in ESG systems implementation and corporate accountability.
As a former Executive Director of ZICO from 2002 to 2014, Tsepiso led diverse portfolios within financial services, security, compliance, and infrastructure. He was instrumental in establishing and scaling companies such as Crazyslots (Pty) Ltd and Qhubeka Forensic Services (Pty) Ltd, both subsidiaries of ZICO. His forensic expertise was evident in his leadership of Eskom’s multi-site forensic investigations, involving eight detailed probes between 2016 and 2017, and advisory assignments for Total South Africa, assisting vendors in implementing robust governance frameworks.
Tsepiso has previously advised the City of Johannesburg on strategic land and governance initiatives and served as a board member and executive leader in numerous companies across sectors including defence systems, civils and infrastructure, media, and technology. His directorships span entities such as Laager Valour Defense Systems, Mandiza Civils & Electricals, Vodamec Technologies, and Power FM, underscoring his cross-sectoral insight into risk management, compliance, and enterprise leadership.
A seasoned corporate governance expert, Tsepiso is a member of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and is registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). His early career foundation in finance and marketing—through roles at Business Partners, Coca-Cola, Unilever, ABSA, and NBS Bank—sharpened his analytical and stakeholder engagement capabilities, further refined through international management training in the Netherlands.
At Echelon ESG Partners, Tsepiso leads the operational delivery of high-impact ESG advisory services, managing multidisciplinary teams that implement ESG integration, forensic audits, governance frameworks, and sustainability assurance for corporations, state-owned entities, and international partners. His deep knowledge of ESG risks, regulatory compliance, and ethical governance ensures Echelon’s clients receive world-class solutions tailored to the complexities of emerging and frontier markets.
Tsepiso Mofokeng’s leadership helps cement Echelon ESG Partners’ position as the trusted execution partner in ESG transformation, governance integrity, and sustainable development across the continent.
