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KwaZulu-Natal Regional Manager for the Industrial He says that he enjoys interacting with a range of
Development Corporation (IDC) stakeholders from the ‘ordinary man on the street’ to
high ranking government leaders.
AT MOODLEY’s passion for banking resulted
in him joining the Industrial Development However, he said, “Dealing with people is not
Corporation (IDC), where he has been always easy and it takes exceptional skills, especially
P employed for the last 17 years. He holds the where finances are involved. When people need
position of regional manager for the KwaZulu-Natal to borrow money, a range of different behaviours
region. Moodley previously worked for Standard Bank become apparent, including anxiety, which you have
and holds a B Com Degree in Accounting, a National to respond to effectively. We try to understand the
Diploma in Commerce and an MBA. needs of our clients. Part of my role is educating my
team how to manage people and to deal with the
Moodley said that his passion for banking is coupled various expectations that clients have. We constantly
with the desire to have an impact on South African work to empower people and their establishments,
communities and to help people’s lives. As the which may include identifying gaps that require
IDC plays an important role as a catalyst assisting attention or providing mentorship to assist their
entrepreneurs in developing and funding their businesses to grow.”
businesses, this career path has been a great choice.
In addition, Moodley says that although he and his
Moodley describes working at the IDC as a calling team need to be very empathetic, they also need to
which fits well with his personal attributes and be firm on the occasions that the IDC is unable to
demeanour. “Part of my personal philosophy is to do assist with applications for funding. He commented,
the right thing. It is important for me to adhere to policy “Our mandate begins and ends somewhere and we at
and the business ethics of the IDC sit well with me,” times cannot fund clients because their business ideas
says Moodley. are outside of our mandate. This is a reality we need
His commitment to his position is apparent in the to communicate to such clients and it is not always
explanation that he is not driven by monetary rewards, easy as all projects impact on someone’s life.”
but thrives on the demands of his job responsibilities Moodley describes himself as leading by example
and the sense of fulfilment that he receives at the end and has an open door policy to both his employees
of each day. He said, “The knowledge that through the and clients. He says, “We are very customer
IDC’s investment, I am assisting with job creation and focused and ensure that we provide a high level of
contributing to stemming unemployment, gives me service. I also believe in setting a strong example of
much satisfaction.” being available to clients and will respond to every
Moodley has a specific interest in the clothing and telephone caller, return calls when I am not available,
textiles sector as he believes that revitalising this as well as meet with clients on request. Business
sector has great potential to provide employment accountability rises and falls on effective leadership.”
and alleviate poverty in vulnerable communities. He Although Moodley is very comfortable with his
added that the sector is primarily focused at providing current achievements, he intends to ensure that the
employment for women, which is an important focus IDC continues to have an impact on the lives of people
area of the IDC. who require support. He believes that the KwaZulu-
The commitment to his multifaceted role is apparent in Natal Province has many opportunities and that it is
the long and demanding hours that Moodley puts in to important to tap into these. His personal vision for the
ensure that his clients’ needs are met. He says, “Working future is to continue adding value to the sectors that the
at the IDC is not a standard eight to five job, I am often IDC funds so that all business opportunities in those
called out to assist a client at odd hours or need to put in sectors may be successfully realised.
late hours to ensure that we deliver to client expectations.” Moodley is married with one son. In his leisure time,

It is not surprising that Moodley is a very approachable he and his family enjoy travel to ensure that they may
people’s person, who displays high professional ethics. spend quality time together.

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