About

From Union High School to university leadership at Nelson Mandela University, from township workshops to national recognition, Luphumlo T. Joka has spent a decade building leaders and enterprises. In 2015 he founded Global Leadership Consultants, a Level 1 BBBEE youth owned professional services and technology group headquartered in Gqeberha with offices in Humansdorp, East London, and George. Under his leadership GLC has grown into a seven figure consultancy recognised among South Africa's top enterprise development firms, supporting more than 1,000 SMMEs.

He is the author of The Ultimate Leader Shift, endorsed by national and international leaders including Dr Elijah Morgan and Hon Bantu Holomisa MP. A certified business advisor with IBASA and an ETDP SETA accredited facilitator and moderator, he is a graduate of President Barack Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative through UNISA SBL and a PDBA candidate at Nelson Mandela University Business School.

Recognised at the 2024 National Presidential MSME Awards as a Top 3 Business Development Service Provider and honoured by the Minister of Small Business Development, Luphumlo's work blends strategy, execution, and compassion. He is a gospel worship recording artist, a husband to Nande, and a proud son of the Eastern Cape.

Milestones

• Union High School alumnus; early leadership foundations
• Nelson Mandela University student leadership; Excellence in Leadership Award winner
• 2015: Founded Global Leadership Consultants (GLC)
• 2019: Graduate of YALI through UNISA SBL
• IBASA Certified Business Advisor; ETDP SETA accredited facilitator and moderator
• 2024: National Presidential MSME Awards Top 3 BDS Provider; Ministerial recognition for enterprise development