Nthako Ernestina Saohatsi, she is A Certified Professional Internal Auditor and Associate General Accountant, ( PIA, AGA). Chief Audit Executive at CENTLEC SOC LTD and recognised thought leader in internal audit strategy, assurance, and professional development. With 20+ years of experience across South Africa’s institutional landscape, including roles at the Auditor-General of South Africa and NC Provincial Treasury. Nthako specialises in repositioning internal audit from compliance to a strategic assurance partner. She is committed to advancing the audit profession; building strategic audit value and assurance credibility; strengthening gender diversity to strengthen audit effectiveness; enhancing institutional resilience through audit; and developing emerging audit professionals.