Meet Our Founding Team

Our Team

Meet the passionate professionals behind Bonela Consulting - a diverse team of experts committed to transforming individuals and organizations across Africa.

Eugene Viljoen - Co-Founder & CEO

Eugene Viljoen

Co-Founder & CEO

With over 15 years of experience in organizational psychology and people development, Dr. Mbeki brings deep expertise in transformational leadership and evidence-based consulting. She holds a PhD in Industrial Psychology from the University of Cape Town and is passionate about bridging the gap between human potential and organizational excellence across Africa.

Petro Viljoen - Co-Founder & CTO

Petro Viljoen

Co-Founder & CTO

Marcus combines his background in technology and business strategy to create innovative solutions that meet modern workplace challenges. With 12+ years in digital transformation and people analytics, he ensures our methodologies are backed by cutting-edge research and practical application for sustainable organizational change.

Ettiene Viljoen - Co-Founder & Head of Operations

Ettiene Viljoen

Co-Founder & Head of Operations

Nomsa brings extensive experience in project management and client relationship building, ensuring every engagement delivers exceptional value. Her expertise in B-BBEE compliance and stakeholder management has been instrumental in establishing Bonela as a trusted Level-2 B-BBEE partner across various industries.

Our Shared Values

“Where people and technology meet.”

Our founding team shares a common vision: to create sustainable transformation that empowers individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving world. We believe in the power of evidence-based solutions, authentic relationships, and continuous innovation.

African Excellence

Proudly South African, globally intelligent - we understand local contexts while applying international best practices.

Authentic Partnership

We build genuine, long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

Measurable Impact

Every solution we deliver is designed to create tangible, sustainable change and measurable results.

Ready to Work With Us?

Connect with our team to discuss how we can help transform your organization through evidence-based people solutions.