Jacaranda FM Appoints Vuyani Dombo as New Managing Director

Vuyani brings over a decade of leadership experience spanning audit, financial management, governance, and executive leadership within the media industry. A long-time member of the Jacaranda FM family, he has led the station’s financial operations since 2015 before taking on the role of Head of Finance for Kagiso Media Radio in 2019. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy across multiple stations, ensuring compliance, risk management, and financial sustainability while fostering the growth of top-tier finance teams.

“It is an incredible honour to take on the role of Managing Director at Jacaranda FM following almost a decade of working with our dynamic brand in various capacities. This station has built a strong legacy of community, deep audience connection, excellence and innovation which resonate with my own leadership values, and I am excited to lead a team that is shaping the future of radio in South Africa,” Dombo says. “As the media landscape continues to evolve, our goal will be to push creative boundaries, strengthen our commercial offerings, serve our audience needs and ensure that Jacaranda FM remains the go-to station for millions of loyal listeners. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to drive the brand’s continued success and make an even greater impact for our listeners, clients and broader industry.”

Before his tenure at Jacaranda FM, Vuyani completed his articles at PwC’s Johannesburg office before serving as Finance Manager within Standard Bank Group’s Personal Unsecured Lending business. He holds a BCom Honours degree in Accountancy (specialising in Chartered Accountancy) from the University of Johannesburg.

Nick Grubb, Chief Executive of Kagiso Media Radio, is confident in Vuyani’s leadership, noting that his deep understanding of the business will ensure Jacaranda FM’s ongoing growth and success. “Over the years, Vuyani has played a crucial role in ensuring Jacaranda FM’s success, bringing strong financial leadership, business acumen, value-driven leadership and a forward-thinking approach to every challenge. His appointment is a natural progression, and I have every confidence that under his guidance, Jacaranda FM will continue to thrive, innovate, and maintain its position as one of South Africa’s most successful radio brands.”

With a loyal audience and a reputation for excellence, Jacaranda FM continues to set the benchmark for commercial radio in South Africa. Under Vuyani’s leadership, the station is set to build on its strong foundation and drive even greater innovation and impact.