Four years ago, Prisca Langa was enjoying a highly successful career in sales. Despite being unable to afford university, Langa, the daughter of a domestic servant who grew up in Soweto, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, landed sought-after jobs with Coca-Cola and Heineken, thanks to her drive and ambition.
After being headhunted by Reckitt, a multinational consumer goods company that produces brands such as Nurofen and Durex, in 2019, she was responsible for leading the sales capability development across South Africa. But while it was a role she enjoyed, her real passion lay elsewhere. What really inspired Langa was the prospect of finding and recruiting talented individuals to the company.
