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Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals behind DITU Business and Projects. Together, we bring expertise in facilities management to ensure your environments are efficient, safe, and compliant.

Team

Unathi Jonas - Chief Executive Officer

With over two decades of hands-on experience, Unathi Jonas brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to DITU. Her career spans from:

Sectors Served: Hospitality, FMCG, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Education
Property Types: Commercial buildings, retail centers, industrial parks, residential estates
Expertise: Strategic FM planning, vendor management, compliance, sustainability and project delivery

    Unathi’s reputation for integrity,

    innovation, and results-driven management positions DITU as a trusted partner in the built environment.

Nico de Lange - COO

With close to twenty years of proven expertise, Nico de Lange s a recognized expert in safeguarding physical assets and ensuring business continuity by seamlessly integrating proactive risk management with operational excellence. His career spans: 

Sectors Served: 

Public Sector: Private Sector, Education Sector and Commercial
Property Types: Student Accommodation, Residential Buildings, Commercial Spaces and Public Infrastructure
Expertise: Facilities Management, Risk & Compliance, . Project Leadership, Budget & Procurement: and Technical Oversight

Nico combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and asset optimization across complex property portfolios. Known for his structured leadership and clear communication

Dineo Mphahlele - Executive Director Architecture

Dineo Mphahlele is an experienced architectural director with a passion for creating innovative, functional, and sustainable spaces. She combines strategic leadership with design excellence to deliver projects that balance creativity, practicality, and client vision.

With extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams across the built environment sector, Dineo oversees projects from concept to completion, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality solutions that positively impact communities.

Tumelo Abaathe- Executive Director

Tumelo Mphahlele is a results-driven professional with expertise in business analysis, dedicated to helping organisations improve performance through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making. He specialises in identifying business needs, analysing processes, and developing practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support organisational goals.

With a strong understanding of stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and requirements management, Tumelo bridges the gap between business objectives and effective implementation. His analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to delivering value enable him to support businesses in achieving sustainable growth and operational excellence.