Kamali & Associates is a think-tank and consultancy firm that was established a decade ago in 2015. We have a demonstrable track record and specializes in government affairs, corporate/external/public affairs, public policy, stakeholder management, political insights, ESG, social transformation, social facilitation, project management and campaign management.
Kamali is 100% black-owned and 100% female owned, thus making us a Level 1 BBBEE contributor.
We operate in the 5 Sub-Sahara African countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa) and have offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Our clients consist of international & local corporations, national/provincial governments, high net worth individuals, NGOs, political parties and trade associations.
We have maintained a high retention rate amongst our existing client base by being strategic thinkers and operational implementers who specialise in providing high quality advice and achieving valuable and measurable results for our clients. Through our partners we have wide-reaching and effective networks that can be mobilized to deliver value for our clients.
Our approach is straightforward. We undertake a comprehensive analysis of a client’s issue, co-create a workable strategy with the client to solve it, and then get on and do it.
We help our clients with end-to-end plans using existing governance structures to design and spearhead targeted interventions encouraging community participation in the development of future projects thus promoting ownership and sustainability of projects.
We develop appropriate strategic framework and customized programmes to position our clients as leaders in in the areas of environmental responsibility, social inclusion, development,
transformation as well as governance.
We will help your business prepare and plan for a major ‘foreseen’ issue and, in particular, its media and political implications.
We believe that reputation can be measured, monitored and managed.
We will help your business define and manage its relationships with its stakeholders by mapping, prioritizing, and advising on the most effective communication channels for each of your core stakeholder groups.
We create bespoke political engagement programmes, so that clients can convey their messages in the most effective and impactful way to politicians, civil servants and journalists.
Nozicelo is a Certified Director with the Institute of Directors of SA (IoDSA) and a seasoned professional with a 30-year corporate career. She has a proven track record in spearheading, leading and managing corporate affairs and public affairs strategies and campaigns across complex industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.
With a robust network cultivated over 30 years in both public and private sectors, Nozicelo brings exceptional strategic insights and strong business and political acumen. Her ability to lead high performing teams and create value through solutions-oriented approaches and collaborate towards a shared vision are some of the key attributes that position her as a valuable asset to any organization.
Nozicelo serves on numerous boards in different roles i.e. Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Trustee and ordinary Board Member.
She is Mom to four Rottweilers, an avid reader with a passion for ancient civilisations.
The rest of the team is made up of a network of business associates with extensive experience in the fields of Political Science, Strategic Negotiations, Government Relations, External Affairs, Legal Affairs, Lobbying & Advocacy, Strategy, Sustainable Development, Economics, Statistics, Strategic Communications & PR, Government Protocol Training, Stakeholder Engagement Training as well as Project Management. We also specialise in managing private public partnerships by ensuring that all protocols are understood and adhered to.
