The Board of Directors at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe as the new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Mathe’s appointment will take effect on 1 October 2022.

Dr Mathe’s suitability to lead SANEDI is highlighted in his wealth of experience in the energy space. With eighteen years of experience to back a decorated academic record, his appointment will set the organisation in good stead to continue fulfilling its vital mandate. He holds a BSc In Chemical Engineering, Howard Univ, USA (1995); a PhD in Chemical Engineering, UCT (2001); a Masters In Business Leadership, UNISA (2007) as well as a National Higher Diploma In Chemical Engineering and a Certificate in Corporate Governance. 

Prior to leading critical portfolios at Eskom, Dr Mathe served as a programme manager for the then SANERI now SANEDI from 2007 until 2010. During this time he established the Hydrogen Economy Awareness Programme & Green Transport Programme. This included the establishment of the Alternative Transport Energy Centre. He is credited for securing industry support for use of Compressed Natural Gas in transport. 

At Eskom, Dr Mathe served in numerous General Manager roles, including General Manager for Generation Engineering; Research, Testing & Development; Asset Management; Group Technology and Project Engineering. During his tenure at the utility Dr Mathe established a common vision for Power Plant Engineering, in support of the overall Engineering strategy at Eskom and has ensured broad adoption both internally and externally in strategic areas of his work. In addition, he championed approval of a business case for the Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI Phase II) as a Programme Director and set up a clear strategy for the resourcing of the programme with local and international academic and industry Experts.

Dr Mathe’s broad and extensive leadership experience saw him appointed to serve as board member in a number of institutions such as Engineering Council of SA (ECSA) and various academic institutions. 

“The SANEDI Board would like to congratulate Dr Mathe on his appointment. He brings a wealth of experience to the institution and its staff. The board pledges its support behind Dr Mathe and calls for the Executives and SANEDI staff to do the same,” Sicelo Xulu, Chairperson of the Board says.

“The chairperson on behalf of the board and SANEDI would like to thank Ms Lethabo Manamela, Interim CEO  for holding the fort and for leading the organisation to achieve significant milestones. Dr Mathe holds an excellent background and understanding of public finance management, procurement and will no doubt assist SANEDI in maintaining good governance.”

 

Issued by SANEDI