Our team
GLOBAL APPEAL, INSPIRED BY LOCAL GROWTH.
Siyanda Resources is lead by a competent management team with extensive mining experience and direct involvement in operations. Ingrained within our DNA is:
- Knowledgeable operational expertise
- Continuous improvement to be the lowest cost producers
- The ability to be mining disruptors, as evidenced by our Value Delivery
- Siyanda’s management team operates from its offices in Rosebank, overseeing group operations with over 8 000 employees and contractors.
- The aim of the team is to develop and implement Siyanda’s corporate strategy and assume an active role in the company’s underlying investments.
- Siyanda’s core competencies centre on the management and technical skills required in the mining and resources beneficiation industries. The unique skill set and experience possessed by Siyanda have allowed them to identify attractive investment opportunities with the overarching objective of ensuring growth and prosperity for all of their stakeholders.
- Siyanda either actively influences the management of the operations within its investment portfolio or, where it is favourably positioned, directly manages the operations through active engagement.
- Siyanda has been able to drive and achieve its strategic objectives, all the while building strong relationships with employees and communities through inclusive stakeholder management.
our board
Lindani Mthwa
Chief Executive and Chairman of the Board
- 10 years in Anglo Gold, up to Sectional Manager level
- 6 years in Anglo Platinum up to Production Manager level
- Served briefly in Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act Panel formed by the Minister
- Served as a Co-Head of Entrepreneurial Team in the New Mining Fund
- Board member of South African Chapter of African Renaissance
- Member of SAIMM, AMA, AMMSA
- One of the first two black individuals to receive a Mine Manager’s Certificate in South Africa’s gold industry in 1992
- HD Metalliferous Mining - Wits Technikon, Management Development Programme - Stellenbosch Business School, Senior Management Program - Henley (UK), MBA - Demontfort (UK)
Hein Teessen
Finance Director
- Responsible for the financial function of Masa Chrome Company Proprietary Limited on behalf of Anglo Platinum (50.1 % shareholder) and Siyanda Chrome Investments Proprietary Limited (49.9% shareholder).
- Represents Siyanda Resources Proprietary Limited on various boards as a director and trustee.
- Responsible for preparing and presenting of various budgets and management accounts for the Siyanda Group companies.
- B Accounting - University of Potchefstroom, MBA – UNISA
Imraan Osman CA (SA)
Director: Corporate Finance and Business Development
- Retaining the current Group portfolio of Corporate Finance and Business Development, he also fulfils the role of Chief Financial Officer at Siyanda Bakgatla Platium Mine
- Participates at an Executive level to develop and execute an operational turnaround strategy as well as leading the company transitions
- 6 years in Public Practice - Audit and Accounting
- 13 years in Mining with roles in Financial services, Operational Management, Performance Management, Strategy and Strategic Financial Planning.
- Served on numerous Audit committees for Provincial Government
- Vice Chairman on Medical Scheme Board
- BCompt Honors, CTA, MBA
Xolile Mazabane
Executive: Business Development, Legal and Smelters
- Responsible for handling the most complex legal matters or projects for the Siyanda Group of companies.
- Acts as counsel on issues involving company compliance with the most complex governmental and regulatory standards.
- Oversees legal matters requiring external legal assistance.
- Identification of New Business Ventures (Locally & Internationally)
- Worked for Old Mutual Plc as a legal advisor.
- Practiced as an attorney for his own account for 11 years in both corporate and mining law.
- Associate Member of the Institute of Life and Pensions Association
- B Proc, LLB from Wits University.
Francois Uys
Chief Executive Officer: SBPM
- Responsible for the overall direction of Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine and for achieving maximum return on invested capital.
- Coordinates the efforts of the senior executives and works with them and the Board of Directors to develop current and long-range objectives, policies and procedures for the mine.
- Has a career spanning over 24 years in various roles in Platinum Group Metals, Chrome and Manganese mining before being appointed as Chief Executive Officer at ARM Copper and Coal in 2012.
- He joined Siyanda in 2018 as Chief Executive Officer of Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine and was appointed to the Board of Directors of SBPM.
- BSc Mining Engineering 1987 - University of Pretoria.
Dr Pulane Molokwane
Non Executive Director
- A seasoned professional Nuclear Physicist, Water and Environmental Engineering Specialist Professional with extensive corporate governance experience within the water and energy, waste, engineering and petroleum sectors.
- She has extensive experience within State Owned Entities and Advisory bodies.
- Directorships and Board Membership:
- Non-Executive Director : Eskom SOC Limited
- Non-Executive Director : Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA
- Non-Executive Director : South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL),
- Board Member : Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Management Area (IUCMA
- Board Member : Sedibeng Water Board, Bothaville, Free State
- Ph.D. in Chemical Technology (EnvEng-Water Utilisation), Environmental Engineering - University of Pretoria, M.Sc. in Applied Radiation Science & Technology - University of North West, Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Radiation Sciences & Technology, University of North West, B.Sc. in Physics & Chemistry, University of North West
Piers du Plessis
Managing Director: Chrome & PGM’s
- Leads the strategic and operational planning technical function for the chrome business.
- Directs activities of engineering staff engaged in preparing plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications for experimental, maintenance or modernisation programmes to determine most feasible approach to technical problems and improvements.
- 21 Years with JCI / Anglo Platinum in Operations
- 4 Years with Anglo Platinum on Process Design Projects
- Member of SAIMM, MMMA
- NHD Extraction Metallurgy - Wits Technikon
- Management Development Programme - UNISA Business School
Malande Tonjeni
Non Executive Director
- Chartered Accountant and seasoned executive, director and trustee with working experience in mining, manufacturing, retirement funds, construction, energy, financial services, and health sectors.
- Her wealth of experience spans over the areas of business and financial management, strategy development and implementation, corporate governance, operations management, financial and integrated report writing
- Directorships and Board Membership:
- Independent Audit Committee Member – Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)
- Independent Non-Executive Director - 3Sixt Financial Services Group/ NUMSA Investment Company
- Independent Trustee – Arcelor Mittal SA
- Independent Non-Executive Director – Sechaba Medical Solutions
- BCom and BCom Honours (Accounting) – University of Port Elizabeth, Chartered Accountant (SA) – South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, Transition to General Management – INSEAD (France), Mining Tax Postgraduate Diploma – Wits University, Banking Postgraduate Diploma – University of Johannesburg.
Thembi Tulwana
Non Executive Director
- Thembi is a seasoned Corporate Executive Direcctor with a career spanning over 30 years at both board and executive levels.
- She served as an executive committee member and board member for Denel, Uthingo, Gidani and Gijima Technologies respectively.
- Directorships and Board Memebership:
- Partnership Investment: Board Member
- Uthingo: Remco, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Audit & Risk
- Gidani: Remco, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Audit & Risk
- FIKZA: Board Member & Remco
- Siyanda Resources: Board Member, Remco Chairperson, Audit & Risk
- Wescoal: Board Member
- Indalo Investments: Board Member
- Ubulali Investments: Board Member
- Bachelor of Commerce degree at Fort Hare University, Bachelor of Science in Management degree from Liberty University (USA), Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from De Montfort University (UK).
Ashraf Dada
Non Executive Director
- Proficient at adding value and delivering results by initiating deals and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly skilled in the delivery of advice related to investment strategy, investment governance, M&A with a focus on functions such as valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, communication, legal, and project management with the proven ability to develop strong relationships with management, executives and directors.
- Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, PGDip - Management Accounting University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, B.Com - Accounting (Auditing/Finance) University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Lehotlo Ramokgopa
Non Executive Director
- Over 22 years professional experience gained in the Mining, Financial Services and Management Consultancy (servicing Public sector, ICT Telecommunications, Services) sectors.
- Directorships & Board Membership:
- Director and Shareholder: Evolut Consulting (Pty) Ltd and Evolut Consulting GMBH
- Director, Co-Founder and Shareholder: One Africa Holdings
- Director, Co-Founder and Shareholder: Erinite (Pty) Ltd
- Ex-Non-Exec Director: Bank of America Merrill Lynch (South Africa)
- Ex-Non-Exec Director: HouseME; representing the ESquared, owned by the Allan Gray Foundation as an investor
- Ex-Director and Shareholder:
- Ex-Board Member and Remco: Open Africa Foundation
- Ex-Credit committee member: Masisizane Enterprise Development fund
- Ex-Mentor and Business Plan Adjudicator: Gibs/Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’s programme,
- Member: International Womens’ Forum South Africa
- Board Member, Member of Audit and Risk Committee; Member of Social, Ethics and Remuneration
- Committee (representing the PIC): Siyanda Resources.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Geology – University o the Western Cape, Business Administration (MBA) - De Montfort University (UK), Facilities Management certificate – UCT, Business Sustainability qualification - Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (UK).
Lindani Mthwa
Chief Executive and Chairman of the Board
- 10 years in Anglo Gold, up to Sectional Manager level
- 6 years in Anglo Platinum up to Production Manager level
- Served briefly in Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act Panel formed by the Minister
- Served as a Co-Head of Entrepreneurial Team in the New Mining Fund
- Board member of South African Chapter of African Renaissance
- Member of SAIMM, AMA, AMMSA
- One of the first two black individuals to receive a Mine Manager’s Certificate in South Africa’s gold industry in 1992
- HD Metalliferous Mining - Wits Technikon, Management Development Programme - Stellenbosch Business School, Senior Management Program - Henley (UK), MBA - Demontfort (UK)
Mzwandile Nombewu
Managing Director: Energy and Base Metals
- Responsible for implementing group exploration policy for coal and manganese;
- function of Siyanda group service units.
- Lectured Mining at Technikon SA
- Ex-Senior Manager at MQA; was part of the team that started the Mining Qualifications Authority (Mining SETA)
- 15 years Coal and gold expertise at Ingwe and AngloGold respectively
- NHD Metalliferous Mining - Wits Technikon, Mine Managers Certificate of Competency, Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency
Xolile Mazabane
Managing Director: Legal & Smelters
- Responsible for handling the most complex legal matters or projects for the Siyanda Group of companies.
- Acts as counsel on issues involving company compliance with the most complex governmental and regulatory standards.
- Oversees legal matters requiring external legal assistance.
- Identification of New Business Ventures (Locally & Internationally)
- Worked for Old Mutual Plc as a legal advisor.
- Practiced as an attorney for his own account for 11 years in both corporate and mining law.
- Associate Member of the Institute of Life and Pensions Association
- B Proc, LLB from Wits University.
Hein Teessen
Finance Director
- Responsible for the financial function of Masa Chrome Company Proprietary Limited on behalf of Anglo Platinum (50.1 % shareholder) and Siyanda Chrome Investments Proprietary Limited (49.9% shareholder).
- Represents Siyanda Resources Proprietary Limited on various boards as a director and trustee.
- Responsible for preparing and presenting of various budgets and management accounts for the Siyanda Group companies.
- B Accounting - University of Potchefstroom, MBA – UNISA
Francois Uys
Chief Executive Officer: SBPM
- Responsible for the overall direction of Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine and for achieving maximum return on invested capital.
- Coordinates the efforts of the senior executives and works with them and the Board of Directors to develop current and long-range objectives, policies and procedures for the mine.
- Has a career spanning over 24 years in various roles in Platinum Group Metals, Chrome and Manganese mining before being appointed as Chief Executive Officer at ARM Copper and Coal in 2012.
- He joined Siyanda in 2018 as Chief Executive Officer of Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine and was appointed to the Board of Directors of SBPM.
- BSc Mining Engineering 1987 - University of Pretoria.
Piers du Plessis
Managing Director: Chrome & PGM’s
- Leads the strategic and operational planning technical function for the chrome business.
- Directs activities of engineering staff engaged in preparing plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications for experimental, maintenance or modernisation programmes to determine most feasible approach to technical problems and improvements.
- 21 Years with JCI / Anglo Platinum in Operations
- 4 Years with Anglo Platinum on Process Design Projects
- Member of SAIMM, MMMA
- NHD Extraction Metallurgy - Wits Technikon
- Management Development Programme - UNISA Business School
Imraan Osman
Director: Corporate Finance and Business Development
- Retaining the current Group portfolio of Corporate Finance and Business Development, he also fulfils the role of Chief Financial Officer at Siyanda Bakgatla Platium Mine
- Participates at an Executive level to develop and execute an operational turnaround strategy as well as leading the company transitions
- 6 years in Public Practice - Audit and Accounting
- 13 years in Mining with roles in Financial services, Operational Management, Performance Management, Strategy and Strategic Financial Planning.
- Served on numerous Audit committees for Provincial Government
- Vice Chairman on Medical Scheme Board
- BCompt Honors, CTA, MBA
Dr Pulane Molokwane
Non Executive Director
- A seasoned professional Nuclear Physicist, Water and Environmental Engineering Specialist Professional with extensive corporate governance experience within the water and energy, waste, engineering and petroleum sectors.
- She has extensive experience within State Owned Entities and Advisory bodies.
- Directorships and Board Membership:
- Non-Executive Director : Eskom SOC Limited
- Non-Executive Director : Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA
- Non-Executive Director : South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL),
- Board Member : Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Management Area (IUCMA
- Board Member : Sedibeng Water Board, Bothaville, Free State
- Ph.D. in Chemical Technology (EnvEng-Water Utilisation), Environmental Engineering - University of Pretoria, M.Sc. in Applied Radiation Science & Technology - University of North West, Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Radiation Sciences & Technology, University of North West, B.Sc. in Physics & Chemistry, University of North West
Malande Tonjeni
Non Executive Director
- Chartered Accountant and seasoned executive, director and trustee with working experience in mining, manufacturing, retirement funds, construction, energy, financial services, and health sectors.
- Her wealth of experience spans over the areas of business and financial management, strategy development and implementation, corporate governance, operations management, financial and integrated report writing
- Directorships and Board Membership:
- Independent Audit Committee Member – Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)
- Independent Non-Executive Director - 3Sixt Financial Services Group/ NUMSA Investment Company
- Independent Trustee – Arcelor Mittal SA
- Independent Non-Executive Director – Sechaba Medical Solutions
- BCom and BCom Honours (Accounting) – University of Port Elizabeth, Chartered Accountant (SA) – South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, Transition to General Management – INSEAD (France), Mining Tax Postgraduate Diploma – Wits University, Banking Postgraduate Diploma – University of Johannesburg.
Ashraf Dada
Non Executive Director
- Proficient at adding value and delivering results by initiating deals and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly skilled in the delivery of advice related to investment strategy, investment governance, M&A with a focus on functions such as valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, communication, legal, and project management with the proven ability to develop strong relationships with management, executives and directors.
- Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, PGDip - Management Accounting University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, B.Com - Accounting (Auditing/Finance) University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Lehotlo Ramokgopa
Non Executive Director
- Over 22 years professional experience gained in the Mining, Financial Services and Management Consultancy (servicing Public sector, ICT Telecommunications, Services) sectors.
- Directorships & Board Membership:
- Director and Shareholder: Evolut Consulting (Pty) Ltd and Evolut Consulting GMBH
- Director, Co-Founder and Shareholder: One Africa Holdings
- Director, Co-Founder and Shareholder: Erinite (Pty) Ltd
- Ex-Non-Exec Director: Bank of America Merrill Lynch (South Africa)
- Ex-Non-Exec Director: HouseME; representing the ESquared, owned by the Allan Gray Foundation as an investor
- Ex-Director and Shareholder:
- Ex-Board Member and Remco: Open Africa Foundation
- Ex-Credit committee member: Masisizane Enterprise Development fund
- Ex-Mentor and Business Plan Adjudicator: Gibs/Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’s programme,
- Member: International Womens’ Forum South Africa
- Board Member, Member of Audit and Risk Committee; Member of Social, Ethics and Remuneration
- Committee (representing the PIC): Siyanda Resources.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Geology – University o the Western Cape, Business Administration (MBA) - De Montfort University (UK), Facilities Management certificate – UCT, Business Sustainability qualification - Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (UK).
Thembi Tulwana
Non Executive Director
- Thembi is a seasoned Corporate Executive Direcctor with a career spanning over 30 years at both board and executive levels.
- She served as an executive committee member and board member for Denel, Uthingo, Gidani and Gijima Technologies respectively.
- Directorships and Board Memebership:
- Partnership Investment: Board Member
- Uthingo: Remco, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Audit & Risk
- Gidani: Remco, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Audit & Risk
- FIKZA: Board Member & Remco
- Siyanda Resources: Board Member, Remco Chairperson, Audit & Risk
- Wescoal: Board Member
- Indalo Investments: Board Member
- Ubulali Investments: Board Member
- Bachelor of Commerce degree at Fort Hare University, Bachelor of Science in Management degree from Liberty University (USA), Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from De Montfort University (UK).
MANAGEMENT
Phindiwe November
Human Resources Manager: Corporate
- Directs the administration of compensation, benefits, employment and employee relations programs for Siyanda Group Companies.
- Participates in the development and implementation of strategic and business plans in partnership with business and department heads.
- BA Psychology, BA Honors Psychology – University fo Port Elizabeth
- Joined Siyanda Resources in 2018.
Adli Mallick
Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager
- Responsible for development and coordination of risk management programmes, corporate governance and the company secretariat function.
- Ensures that the organisation, at a local or international level, complies across a broad spectrum of regulatory requirements.
- BA(Law) and LLB Degrees, Admitted Attorney of High Court of South Africa,Compliance Practitioner Designation (CISA: CPrac), International Certified Compliance Professional (IFCA),
- Joined Siyanda Resources in 2020.
Liesel Roets
Head of Finance
- Responsible for financial analyses and providing financial accounting services for the corporate office and Group Companies.
- Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
- B.Com. Hons. Financial Accounting (North West University), Masters in Business Leadership (UNISA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA), Professional Accountant SA (SAIPA), Global Executive Development Program (GIBS)
- 12 years as part of the Siyanda Resources team.
Richard Thongoana
Head of Marketing: Chrome
- Accountable for the direction, management and performance of the chrome marketing division
- 10 years as an Engineer in Eskom, Telkom, Dorbyl
- 15 years in Mining with roles in Supply Chain, Marketing and Executive functions
- BEng (Mechanical), GDE, Diploma Marketing, MBA
Nobusi Singata
Company Secretary
- Leads a team responsible for the company secretarial and administrative requirements of ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Drafts board resolutions and assists with meeting procedures.
- In 2013 completed articles at BLC Attorneys;
- LLB from the University of Port Elizabeth
- In the employment of Siyanda Resources since 2013
Hope Tyira
Executive: Sustainable Development SBPM
- Joined Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) in 2018 to lead a multidisciplinary team which is made up of Safety management, Sustainable Development, risk amanagement, Human Resource management and Socio Economic development.
- His 22 years working experience in the mining industry was gained while working for mining companies like De Beers, Anglo American Platinum, African Barrick Gold (Tanzania) and Modikwa Platinum Mine JV.
- BSc (Environmental & Geographical and Ocean & Atmosphere Science) – UCT, BSc Honours (Atmospheric Science) – UCT, MDP (Management Development Program) – Wits, Masters in Business Leadership (MBL) - UNISA SBL
Phindiwe November
Human Resources Manager: Corporate
- Directs the administration of compensation, benefits, employment and employee relations programs for Siyanda Group Companies.
- Participates in the development and implementation of strategic and business plans in partnership with business and department heads.
- BA Psychology, BA Honors Psychology – University fo Port Elizabeth
- Joined Siyanda Resources in 2018.
Liesel Roets
Head of Finance
- Responsible for financial analyses and providing financial accounting services for the corporate office and Group Companies.
- Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
- B.Com. Hons. Financial Accounting (North West University), Masters in Business Leadership (UNISA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA), Professional Accountant SA (SAIPA), Global Executive Development Program (GIBS)
- 12 years as part of the Siyanda Resources team.
Nobusi Singata
Company Secretary
- Leads a team responsible for the company secretarial and administrative requirements of ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Drafts board resolutions and assists with meeting procedures.
- In 2013 completed articles at BLC Attorneys;
- LLB from the University of Port Elizabeth
- In the employment of Siyanda Resources since 2013
Adli Mallick
Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager
- Responsible for development and coordination of risk management programmes, corporate governance and the company secretariat function.
- Ensures that the organisation, at a local or international level, complies across a broad spectrum of regulatory requirements.
- BA(Law) and LLB Degrees, Admitted Attorney of High Court of South Africa,Compliance Practitioner Designation (CISA: CPrac), International Certified Compliance Professional (IFCA),
- Joined Siyanda Resources in 2020.
Richard Thongoana
Head of Marketing: Chrome
- Accountable for the direction, management and performance of the chrome marketing division
- 10 years as an Engineer in Eskom, Telkom, Dorbyl
- 15 years in Mining with roles in Supply Chain, Marketing and Executive functions
- BEng (Mechanical), GDE, Diploma Marketing, MBA
Hope Tyira
Executive: Sustainable Development SBPM
- Joined Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) in 2018 to lead a multidisciplinary team which is made up of Safety management, Sustainable Development, risk amanagement, Human Resource management and Socio Economic development.
- His 22 years working experience in the mining industry was gained while working for mining companies like De Beers, Anglo American Platinum, African Barrick Gold (Tanzania) and Modikwa Platinum Mine JV.
- BSc (Environmental & Geographical and Ocean & Atmosphere Science) – UCT, BSc Honours (Atmospheric Science) – UCT, MDP (Management Development Program) – Wits, Masters in Business Leadership (MBL) - UNISA SBL