Menzi Ndlovu

Principal Architect

Oplus Works led by Menzi Ndlovu, a Professional Architect and Sessional Lecturer at University of Johannesburg, was born and raised in the rural region of Manguzi, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa before he moved coastal south to Durban with his mother in search for better living standards. Being in the City for most of his teenage years and spending holidays back in the rural area where he was born, exposed him to the gap rural poverty has to the cities. This later came to inspire his approach on various roles architecture can play to bridge the gap. 

Constantly inspired by the rural scenery, Menzi believes that architecture should imitate nature and sought to create buildings that are in harmony with their natural environment. As a result, his design approach has always been the balance between unlocking the past - through African indigenous knowledges systems, and the future - through innovative artificial inteligence. 

Although still young in the industry, joining the Internationally renowned Architectural Practice LYT Architecture, during his internship years, has widened his portfolio from Commercial to Hospitality & Entertainment, Educational, Retail and Residential projects. Having worked on award winning project such as the South Point Student Residents building in Braamfontein, South Africa, which won the African Property Awards for Best Residential High-Rise Architecture in year 2022-2023, has earned him respect as one of the young South African architects to look out for. 

Thando Mxosa 

Business Development Director

Thando Mxosa is the Business Development Director at Oplus Works, overseeing the firm’s growth strategy, client development and market opportunities. With a law degree and a career in marketing, Thando combines analytical rigour with creative commercial insight.

Prior to joining Oplus Works, Thando Mxosa contributed to the growth of start-up companies, guiding them from early-stage development to market stability. This entrepreneurial work is balanced by experience driving expansion for multinational corporations in sectors including fast-moving consumer goods, automotive, financial services, beverages and quick service restaurants. Throughout this career, Thando has led strategic initiatives that increased revenue, expanded market share and elevated brand positioning. This has included designing integrated marketing strategies, building cross functional teams and delivering competitive advantage in complex markets. Thando’s expertise is in identifying high-value opportunities, forging strategic partnerships and aligning business development priorities with organisational objectives. The combination of legal training and marketing leadership enables Thando to assess opportunities with strategic discipline while pursuing innovative growth solutions.

At Oplus Works, Thando is focused on strengthening the firm’s position in architecture and design, fostering relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders who value innovation, quality and lasting collaboration. 

Outside of work, Thando follows market trends, creative industries and the intersection of business and design.