In 2025, Ramncwana represented ELIDZ at major national and international investment and infrastructure forums, promoting the Eastern Cape as a destination for industrial investment. She has become one of the prominent voices advocating for the role of Special Economic Zones in driving inclusive economic growth.
Her appointment as Chief Operations Officer of the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) in 2025 has been widely celebrated as a milestone for women in leadership within South Africa's industrial development sector. She continues to inspire young professionals, particularly women, through her leadership journey, commitment to public service, and advocacy for inclusive economic transformation.
Proud Walter Sisulu alumna with more than 22 years of service at ELIDZ. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a master's degree in media studies from Nelson Mandela University, and leads strategic portfolios that support investment, industrialization, innovation, and infrastructure development.
These achievements position Ayanda Ramncwana as one of Walter Sisulu's distinguished alumni whose leadership is making a significant contribution to economic development, industrialization, and public sector transformation in South Africa.
