[1] He was appointed to that post on 6 October 2014, by Jacob Zuma, the former President of the Republic of South Africa (RSA).

He moved to Johannesburg with his mother, at the age of 18.Matriculated from Pax College ( Brothers of Charity in Polokwane ) For several semesters, he attended University of the Witwatersrand, but left before graduating.

He completed his studies at the University of South Africa, in 1991, earning the degree of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).

[4] [5] He also holds numerous certificates, and diplomas in management, economics and finance from Internationally recognized institutions, including the Wits Business School and Harvard University.

[7] In 2011, Kganyago was appointed Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, serving in that capacity from May 2011 until November 2014.