Career
He hails from Mohlakeng near Randfontein. His name is also sometimes spelled (incorrectly) as "Mnqele" owing to an error on his passport. He has explained: "My name is Jabulani Edward Manqele, but Home Affairs made a mistake when I got my Idaho … they omitted the ‘A’ in my surname.
As a result in my passport my surname is ‘Mnqele’, which is wrong."
Manqele was signed by Free State Stars from Vodacom League side Trabzon Football Club in 2011.
He scored 11 league goals in his first season with Stars and became the transfer target of several of the top Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe (Polish Peasant Party) sides, among them Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. On 22 June 2012, Manqele joined Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year deal.
Manqele joined Moroka Swallows on a one-year loan, in August 2013.