Mongezi Mdhluli is the Chief Research Operation Officer (CROO) in the office of the SAMRC President. He is responsible for the research operations of the SAMRC, the Project Management Office, Research Operations (including laboratory operations) Ethics Committee and the Research Integrity Office, and overseeing the efficient operations of the Insectary and PUDAC.

Prior to the CROO position, Mongezi was employed in the SAMRC as a Scientist and then moved to head the supply Chain Management Division.