Siphosethu Magubane

BCom Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria on the CA(SA) track, recognised by the Golden Key International Honour Society and selected as a first-year module marker. Founder of two companies incorporated in 2026 and operator of a boutique guesthouse in KwaZulu-Natal. Strong academic record, sustained leadership across school and university, and a track record of taking initiatives from plan to execution.

Education

University of Pretoria Feb 2025 – Nov 2027

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences

• Modules include Financial Reporting, Taxation, Governance and Assurance, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Commercial Law, Economics, Business Management, Statistics
• Golden Key International Honour Society, top 15% of cohort (2026)
• Marker, first-year Business Management module (2026)
• Tuks Camerata, the university's official choir (2025 onward)

Kearsney College Jan 2020 – Nov 2024

National Senior Certificate

• Academic honours, four distinctions and a distinction aggregate
• Deputy Head of House (2023–2024) · Head of Choir (2023–2024) · Chairman of The Inner Circle (2024) · War-cry Leader (2024)

Ventures

Zanduna (Pty) Ltd, Founder Jun 2026 – Present

• AI-enabled financial operations and compliance support for South African small businesses on monthly retainer
• Incorporated June 2026; first client signed July 2026; client portal live at app.zanduna.co.za
• Built and operates the client portal, pricing, contracts and onboarding process

The Hide, Operator Ongoing

• Boutique guesthouse in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, listed on Booking.com and Airbnb
• Runs the monthly close: bank classification, channel-level P&L and management reporting on an accrual basis

LeverPoint, Founder Aug 2026 – Present

• B2B lead generation agency building and operating outbound sales development functions for clients; registered August 2026, pre-launch

Leadership

Golden Key International Honour Society Feb 2026 – Present

• Selected on academic performance as part of the top 15% of the cohort; global network focused on academic excellence, leadership and service

Deputy Head of House, Kearsney College Sep 2023 – Nov 2024

• Led student initiatives and supported the management of house activities and events
• Liaison between students and school leadership; contributed to the execution of school events

Chairman, The Inner Circle Mar 2024 – Sep 2024

• Led the public speaking society, planning and running dinner events end to end and growing consistency of attendance

Head of Choir, Kearsney College Sep 2023 – Nov 2024

• Coordinated rehearsals and performance preparation; represented the choir in formal settings and interviews