The CHRO Awards, 24 November 2026, The Polo Room, Inanda

The annual CHRO Awards recognise CHROs of listed companies, large corporations, state-owned entities and government institutions and award them for outstanding performance and leadership. Billed as the Oscars of HR, the ceremony will host top CHROs, VIPs and business partners for an exquisite evening of networking, entertainment and fine cuisine. Please note, nominations for 2025 are now closed.

Nominate an exceptional CHRO for the 2026 CHRO Awards today, by clicking here

Celebrate HR excellence with SA's leading CHROs and HR directors

C-suite HR executives can get in touch with the CHRO South Africa community manager, Kgaogelo Lestebe (kletsebe@chro.co.za) to reserve their seat. Organisations interested in sponsoring the event can get in touch with the CHRO Sales Manager Shaun Bateman (sbateman@chro.co.za) to get more information about partnership opportunities.

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Programme

17h00: Registration, arrivals and networking (Outside lawn and casual bar area)

18h00: Welcome & Intro by Tumi Morake (Ballroom)

18h10: Word of thanks by KayGee Letsebe

18h20: Celebrating 2025 CHRO Awards Nominees (with Judge)

18h40: Comedy Set by Tumi Morake

18h50: Starters are served

19h20: HR & Technology Award

19h25: Transformation & Empowerment Award

19h30: Strategy & Leadership Award

19h35: Employee Value Proposition Award

19h40: Comedy Set by Tumi Morake

19h50: Mains are served

20h30: Keynote and performance by Carina Bruwer

20h50: Talent Management Award

20h55: Learning and Development Award

21h00: Dessert is served

21h20: Entertainment by Carina Bruwer

21h30: Young CHRO of the Year Award

21h35: Public Sector CHRO of the Year Award

21h40: Comedy Set by Tumi Morake

21h50: CHRO of the Year Award

21h55: Closing by Tumi Morake & KayGee Letsebe

22h00: End

Dress code: Black Tie (Tuxedo and evening gown) or Traditional Chic (Elegant traditional suit or dress befitting the occasion)

Learn more about the programme

Our location

The Polo Room

Forrest Rd & 6th Ave, Inanda

Johannesburg

Winners of the 2025 CHRO Awards

CHRO of the Year – Jeanett Modise, group chief human capital officer, Absa
Young CHRO of the Year – Gcobisa Ntshona, group CPO, African Bank
Public Sector CHRO of the Year – Lindiwe Miyambu, former CPO, AGSA
Strategy & Leadership Award – Charlotte Mokoena, executive VP: HR and corporate affairs, Sasol
Transformation & Empowerment Award – Nolo Thobejane, chief people, culture and purpose officer, KFC Africa
HR & Technology Award – Lindiwe Miyambu, former CPO, AGSA
Employee Value Proposition Award – Charlotte Mokoena, executive VP: HR and corporate affairs, Sasol
Talent Management Award – Jeanett Modise, group chief human capital officer, Absa
Learning & Development Award – Jeanett Modise, group chief human capital officer, Absa

CHROs of the Year

2019 - Paul Norman, MTN
2020 - Tswelo Kodisang, Discovery
2021 - Dieter Veldsman, Momentum Metropolitan
2022 - Njabulo Mashigo, Vodacom SA
2023 - Sharon Taylor, Standard Bank
2024 - S'ne Magagula, Tiger Brands
2025 - Jeanett Modise. Absa Group

Click here for comprehensive coverage of winners, nominees and the festivities.

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Meet 250 leading CHROs

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