The NMNM is governed by Councilors who are elected by the minister. The council then elects the Chief Executive Officer. Thus in the museum we have:

Chairman: Mr Vuyani Jarana
Mr Temba Zakuza
Mr Ayanda Wakaba
Mr Vuyani Booi
Mr Garth Bennyworth
Mr Mthunzi Ndimande
Miss Andiswa Vikilahle
Advovate Loyiso Mpumlwana
Advocate Phathekile Holomisa
Mr Denver Webb

The CEO: Mr Khwezi ka Mpumlwana

The Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mfuneko Mdludlu

The Executive Assistant: Miss Nokwanda Qezu

Security, Facility and Logistics: Mr Andre Kotze

The Tours Coordinator: Ms Nokuzola Tetani

The Heritage Educators:

• Miss Pumeza Mandela- Supervisor
• Miss Nolubabalo Ngxekana
• Miss Nozodwa Matikinca
• Miss Tembakazi Mvitshane
• Mr Pumlani Ngcebetshana
• Mr Zibekile Mrebelele

The General Assistant: Miss Andiswa Nangu