About the Event
The event was an Engineering summit and a launch of ELP hosted at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Critical in the discussions was to also engage with engineers on the realities of Energy crisis in South Africa, whilst also attending to the challenges of reduced petroleum refining capacity in South Africa. Further to this there was also a great deal of finding solutions to revamp rail industry as a backbone to support the development of South Africa and beyond.
Speakers Profiles
Ernest Ngubo
Owner and Chairman of Electrowave Group
Electrical Engineer, Entrepreneur and Director of various Companies More than 30 years experience in various industry sectors viz built environment, telecommunications, petrochemical, electronics manufacturing. Currently involved in the Merger and Acquisition Sector.
Nhlanhla Maphalala
Owner and Founder of ISIVUVU Technical Solutions
Highly qualified electrical engineer (BSc) and a Masters in Engineering Management, he has worked his way across a number of multinational companies, gaining invaluable experience and interdisciplinary skills that include strategic project management, financial management, marketing, asset and technology management.
Mphiliseni Mthimkhulu
Owner of Engabazeni Resources
A qualified electrical engineer, Mphiliseni worked for Eskom for more than 19 years. Industry leader for the past 20 years, in various fields such as Asset Management, Maintenance Management, Power System Engineering, Governance, System Operations, Reliability Centred Maintenance, Project Management, etc.
Thoba Majoka
Holder of a Mechanical Engineering
Master of Business Administration degree with 23 years of experience in the rail industry which he acquired whilst employed by Transnet Engineering. Over this period, he held various positions such as General Manager responsible for the manufacturing of freight wagons for Transnet and external clients.
Zakhele Madela
Holder of a BSc Chemical Engineering Wits University
With 25 Years Work Experience: 8 Years in Oil and Gas. 4 Years in Engineering Construction and Construction Management in EPCM versus EPC Environment. 13 Years in Power Generation Engineering Services Contracts and Business Development.
Dr Pali Lehohla
Director of Economic Modelling Academy
A Research Associate at Oxford and a Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg. He is the former Statistician-General of South Africa
Tumelo Gopane
Holder of a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical Engineering, both from the Vaal University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science Honors in Electrical Engineering, from the University of Pretoria. He is currently studying towards a Master of Science in Engineering Management, with the University of Leeds.
Joalane Nkosi
MD and founder PWY consulting Board member EU based Engco GroupHolder of a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Experienced professional in technical operations for oil and gas facilities with over 19 years’ experience. Previously held key roles at Total, BP and Shell, for a total of 16 years, working on programs in SA; Namibia; Lesotho and Swaziland. Joalane Nkosi Jacob
Mphiliseni Mthimkhulu
A seasoned Executive and currently a Divisional Executive: Research, Knowledge Management, Policy and Standards at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Former ECSA CEO (Interim), ECSA Divisional Executive, Former MQA COO, Former PSSPF COO and Former CAA Senior Manager
Jacob Maroga
Former Chief Executive of Eskom
With business exposure in the following areas: 1995 – Management Development Programme – UNISA 1995 – Executive Leadership Development Programme – Arthur D Little Management Education Institute (USA) 1996 – Strategy Management for Electricity Utilities – UNIPEDE (Germany) 1998 – Senior Executive Programme – (Harvard and Wits) 2000 – Advanced Management Programme – (Harvard)
Gregory Mofokeng
Current CEO of the Black Business Council in the Built Environments (BBCBE) with over 15years experience in the BBBEE, Manufacturing and Construction industry. Governance and Leadership Experience
Butcher Matutle
A familiar figure in the industry, given his long and illustrious track record at the Department of Public Works (DPW). His most recent post is that of Deputy-Director General: Inter-Governmental Coordination at DPW, where he has also acted as Director-General, Chief Operations Officer and DDG: Corporate Services.
Thabani Lurwengu
High level profile BTech Mech Eng MD and Founder - SCE Engineers BPSA - Technical Authority 8 years Shell SA- Engineering Manager - 5 years AECI - Technical officer ( AEL division) 4 years
Mesela Nhlapo
Mesela has over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and technical business development, and is currently the CEO for Railroad Association. Mesela holds a BCom in Marketing and LLB from UNISA, with various training certificates from the institute of Directors. She also has a Certificate in the Art and Science of Negotiation Skills from the University of Witwatersrand.
