Durban, South Africa, February 2026 — Pamella Khumbuza has started a new position as Head of Human Resources (South Africa) at Constantia Flexibles, marking a significant leadership move to strengthen the company’s people strategy and HR operations in the region.
Prior to joining Constantia Flexibles, Pamella Khumbuza served as Divisional Human Resources Manager at Southey Holdings, where she led HR initiatives across multiple business units and supported organizational growth in a complex operational environment. Earlier, she was Human Resources Manager at Bidvest Travel Holdings, where she played a key role in managing talent strategy and employee relations.
She also spent several years as a Human Resources Partner at Commercial Automotive Components and as Senior HR Officer at Shu Powders Africa, where she built strong expertise across payroll, employee benefits, industrial relations, training and skills development, recruitment, and compliance. Her earlier experience includes HR consulting at Ignition Group and HR administration roles at LexisNexis South Africa, providing her with a well-rounded foundation in HR operations and advisory services.
About Constantia Flexibles
Constantia Flexibles is the world’s third-largest producer of flexible packaging, operating under the guiding principle of “People, Passion, Packaging.” With approximately 8,780 employees across 37 sites in 18 countries, the company delivers tailor-made packaging solutions to leading global and local brands in the consumer and pharmaceutical industries.
Sustainability remains a central focus for the organization, highlighted by its Platinum EcoVadis rating in 2024, reflecting strong performance in environmental and social responsibility.
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