About Us

1st Verification
Networx

1st Verification Networx is one of the country's foremost B-BBEE Verification Agencies, having been officially accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to conduct B-BBEE verifications.

The transformation of the South African economy is of great importance to the 1st Verification Networx Team having worked with many committed companies to confirm their verification status.

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1st Verification Networx - for ethically sound Verifications

1st Verification Networx has been in business for more than 20 years. The 1st VN team, including its shareholders, who have developed one of the most credible reputations in the industry for technically and ethically sound verifications are trusted by a prestigious client base and JSE listed Companies.

Our Shareholders

Linda Ngcobo
Linda Ngcobo (CA SA) Managing Director

Linda qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002, after completing her training contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has previously worked for companies like Tongaat Hulett Sugar and Business Partners.

She gained experience of the processes in the Public Sector when she worked as the Chief Financial Officer of the KZN Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism. She has vast experience on governance processes as she serves on various boards.

Linda obtained distinctions through the Unisa Business School in the Management Development Programme on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment – a compulsory NQF 7 qualification for B-BBEE professionals.

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Nosipho Mchunu
Nosipho Mchunu (B. Compt) Director

Nosipho started her career in 1996 as a trainee accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers (where she was serving a 5 year contract). Her previous work experience includes a position as the Financial Accountant for National Ports Authority and the Chief Financial Officer of the Natal Sharks Board.

Nosipho obtained distinctions through the Wits Business School in the Management Development Programme on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment – a compulsory NQF 7 qualification for B-BBEE professionals. Nosipho served on the Board of the Association for BEE Professionals (ABP).

Nosipho Mchunu is a Verification Manager at 1st Verification Networx.

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Dorothy Ottanelli
Dorothy Ottanelli Director

Dorothy is the Financial Manager of 1st Verification Networks. Her previous experience lay in the running of a National Retail organisation where she oversaw all financial matters, managed operational logistics and human resources.

Brigitte Brun
Brigitte Brun (Bsc Honours) 1961-2019 Co-Founder

A true advocate of transformation, equality and the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa. Brigitte and Linda Ngcobo founded 1st Verification Networx in 2004, where she provided a wealth of knowledge, technical expertise and vision to the business, a legacy we will continue to build upon.