BCom (Economics, Econometrics & Investment Management), BCom Honours Financial Management, Certified Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), GARP FRM Part I Candidate
Zola Thamaga is a highly skilled financial analyst and valuation specialist with deep expertise in transaction strategy, financial modelling, and mining asset valuations. Now at Harith, he brings experience gained at Ernst & Young’s Strategy and Transactions team, where he worked on complex valuations for leading institutions such as the PIC, Sasol, African Development Bank, and Glencore. Zola has also built project finance models for Independent Power Producers under South Africa’s REIPPP programme and performed valuations across industries, including mining, retail, and financial services. He is a GARP FRM candidate and FMVA-certified, with advanced proficiency in Python, R, and financial systems, and a strong foundation in both corporate finance and economic analysis.