Kaizer Chiefs could be heading for a significant change in their commercial structure, with long-serving Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung reportedly set to step away from her day-to-day executive responsibilities.
The report comes from veteran sports journalist Robert Marawa, who claims Motaung is expected to leave her current marketing leadership role but remain on the Kaizer Chiefs Board of Directors.
If confirmed, the move would mark a major change for one of the club’s longest-serving senior executives.
Motaung could remain on the Chiefs board
According to Marawa, Kaizer Chiefs are considering a change to their commercial structure that would see Motaung step down as Marketing Director.
However, the report indicates that she would continue serving at board level, potentially allowing her to retain a role in the club’s broader strategic direction.
There has been no indication in the report that Motaung would be leaving Kaizer Chiefs altogether.
The development comes several months after Bheki Shongwe returned to Naturena as the club’s Group Chief Executive Officer.
Timing follows CEO appointment
Shongwe was appointed Group CEO in May 2026 as part of changes to Kaizer Chiefs’ senior management structure.
He previously served as the club’s Managing Director between 2009 and 2012 before returning in the new executive position.
The appointment was aimed at strengthening the club’s corporate and commercial operations, making the latest report concerning Motaung’s responsibilities particularly significant.
Should the reported change happen, it could form part of a broader evolution of the club’s leadership structure.
Motaung’s long association with Kaizer Chiefs
Motaung has been associated with Kaizer Chiefs for more than two decades.
She joined the organisation in 1998 after working in modelling and media before being appointed Marketing Manager in 2003.
Four years later, she took on the position of Marketing and Commercial Director, a role in which she became closely involved with the development of the Kaizer Chiefs brand.
Her responsibilities have included marketing, digital initiatives, commercial partnerships, retail and licensing activities.
Over the years, she has therefore played a prominent role in the club’s commercial development and public-facing operations.
Growing influence beyond Naturena
Motaung’s involvement in football administration has also extended beyond Kaizer Chiefs.
In 2022, she joined the CAF Organising Committee for Women’s Football. The following year, she was elected Deputy Chairperson of the African Clubs Association.
Her international football profile increased further in 2025 when she was appointed to FIFA’s Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee.
Her reported decision to step away from the day-to-day commercial director position would therefore represent a change in responsibilities rather than necessarily an exit from football administration or Kaizer Chiefs.
For now, the reported restructuring remains subject to confirmation from the club.
If the change is confirmed, attention will turn to how Kaizer Chiefs reorganise their commercial leadership and what role Motaung will continue to play on the board.
