Interview with Ngcebo Ngwenya – Cashbook Accountant and Controller at MSC

An interview by Tony Amatulli

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Ngcebo Ngwenya, Cashbook Accountant & Controller at Mediterranean Shipping Company. We enjoyed a slice of cake together at the 6th floor of MSC House, in Langalibalele Dube Street.

TA: Can you describe your background and how you started at MSC?

NN: I was fortunate enough to be hand-picked by MSC while in high school and placed in a program which would see me working for MSC a few years later after my University studies.

TA: How important is it for you in Managing and motivating a team?

NN: My management strategy is fully based on respect. If you respect people, young and old, above or below you, they will give back the same respect to you. I believe this motivates each person to feel as important as the next.

TA: Why is it important to be Highly motivated and passionate about shipping in order to succeed?

NN: Motivating a team is always of paramount importance, I encourage this as it is always rewarding to see people grow. You achieve the most out of motivated and well trained staff. Give your team the tools to deliver what you need

TA: What is the work environment like at at MSC?

NN: We have a formal environment with clear rules and processes.

TA: What are your ambitions and plans for the future?

NN: Enrich the mind and body with as much knowledge as possible. I think I will do my Masters degree next

TA: Thank you Ngcebo, I wish you all the best for your career.