Sibongiler Dlamini

As a childhood development enthusiast, Sibongile Dlamini has served the education industry for over 30 years. She is a former Principal of Sifundzani Primary School, having held that position of leadership from 2019 until her retirement in 2023. The Christian-based institution is a co-educational primary school situated in the capital city of Mbabane in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Sifundzani Primary School is a member of ISASA with an enrolment of approximately 406 students from Grades 1 to 7.

Sibongile began her career in education as a Home Economics educator at Manzini Nazarene High School before moving to teach at Tubungu Primary School. She then began her journey at Sifundzani in 2001, having first served as a Grade 5 class teacher and Scripture Union / Life Skills Leader before advancing to teaching Grade 6. Whilst continuing her passion of teaching as a Grade 7 class teacher, 2013 saw Sibongile being appointed as the Deputy Head Principal and IQAA Team Leader.

Sibongile holds a B Ed in Primary Education and a Diploma in Home Economics Education both from the University of Eswatini. In 2021, she completed the ISASA Leadership Development Programme through Wits Business School. Since retirement, Sibongile provides flexible educational consultancy services to pre-school and primary schools in Mbabane while she enjoys managing her vegetable farming project in Manzini.