Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY AND SHAREHOLDER

Ms. Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu

Ms. Sisulu was appointed as Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation on 30 May 2019. She was Minister of International Relations and Cooperation from 27 February 2018 to 25 May 2019.

Ms Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu was the Minister of Human Settlements of the Republic of South Africa from 26 May 2014 until 26 February 2018.

Mr. David Mahlobo

Mr. David Mahlobo is the Deputy Minister of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa the position he was appointed to on 30 May 2019.

BOARD MEMBERS

Chairperson

Mr. Magasela Mzobe

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Deputy Chairperson

Mr. Thabo Johannes Tselane

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M.Sc. Applied Nuclear Physics, UWC (2014); B.Sc. (Hon. Physics) UNW Senior Management Programme (NQF Level 7) University of Pretoria; Environmental Law (NQF Level: 7); Global Executive Development Programme: GIBS (2017).

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

He is currently the Group Chief Technology Officer at South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and was in the Board of Director at NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd and Interim CEO of NNR.

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Mr. Vuyani Ndara

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MBA (2017) Regent Business School; Master Degree in Forensic Investigation (2013). UNISA. Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation – Accredited at NQF Level 8 (2012) Rhodes University; BTech Business Administration (2012) Walter Sisulu University; B Tech Degree in Policing (2012) UNISA.

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

He is currently the Manager of the office of the SAPS Crime Intelligence. He has experience in Project Management, Financial Management, Forensic Auditing and Investigation, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Strategic and Change management, Business leadership, and Public Sector Management.

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Mr. Sydney James

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MBA (MANCOSA), HDip Buss Management (Damelin), Financial Management (UNISA).

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

Associate Member of Institute of Risk Management SA.
Tax Technician under South African Institute of Tax Professionals.
Managing Director of Nadre Risk Management. Extensive Management experience in the Financial Services Industry which ranges from Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management.
Previous Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee for Metropolitan Trading Company.

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Mr. Mlamli Thembinkosi Magigaba

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Mr. Bheki Innocent Dladla

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Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Honours in Policy Development and Degree in Human Resources.

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

He has worked mainly in the Public Sector in various capacities. He has a lot of governance experience serving as Chairman of the Charles James Hospital Board, Domestic Air Licensing Council, Chair of Amajuba District Audit and Performance Audit Committee (2014- 2016).

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Ms. Pretty Ntombela

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3 yrs Diploma in Business Management – Oval; Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management Accredited by IPSA UK; Business Risk Management – UCT and MBA student –Mancosa.

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

Specialising in Global Supply Chain Management, Business Development, and Global SQM Audits. Held various Senior Management and Executive positions at Transnet Rail Engineering (DBN), National Ports Authority (ELS), Deputy Director Strategic Sourcing Department of National Treasury (PTA), SCM Manager Amatola Water (ELS), Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Schneider Electric looking after Africa Zone and International SQM audits, Business Development Executive MYG, and CPO at AEMFC.

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Ms. Unathi Mhlope

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Bcom (Business Management and Economics, Rhodes University) – 2003 NLAP UCT Key Account Management - GIBS.

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

Unathi is a seasoned Marketing and Sales Professional currently in the Technology and Mining industries. She is Senior Executive heading up the Customer Success Division at Rocketmine SA – Africa’s Premier Drone Data Specialist.

In her experience, she has developed, and demonstrated strong commercial knowledge, the ability to lead in challenging situations and delivering consistent results. Her areas of expertise include Brand Strategy, Innovation, Leadership, and CSI. She is passionate about youth development, especially from and is a Managing Director and Founder of Beyond Matric Career conversations, a registered non-profit company that specializes in giving the youth a platform to engage the private sector, government, mentors, and institutions of higher learning on careers.

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Mr. Boy Manqoba Ngubo

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Ph.D. Candidate, UniZulu, MBA, Oxford Business School, UK. BA Accounting Science, University of Free State. B.Acc (UFS), PGDip Acc (UNISA), MBA (Oxford), PGDip Management (CMI Institute), MSc Global Energy (SOAS: London).

Appointed onto Umngeni Board on 1 August 2020.

Currently, Manqoba is the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and Non-Executive Board Member of JSE Listed company, PSV Holdings Ltd. He also is a lecturer at the Da Vinci Institute where is the Senior Lecturer: Financial Management and Business Innovation.

Prior to this appointment, Manqoba was Board Member at PetroSA SOC Ltd.

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Mrs. Linda Ngcobo

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Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (University of KwaZulu-Natal); BCom Degree (University of Zululand). Chartered Accountant.

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

Currently Managing Director of 1ST Verification Networx, a Durban based BEE verification Agency.

Prior to occupying this position, she has held various positions in the accounting field in both the Private and Public sectors.

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Ms. Sindisiwe Fortunate Getyeza

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National Diploma: Civil Engineering (Eastern Cape Technikon).

Appointed as an Interim Board Member of Umgeni in August 2020.

She is a professional Civil Engineer. She is currently an Area Manager: Operations and Maintenance (Umzimkhulu Local Municipality) at Harry Gwala District Municipality. She has 15 years of experience working in the Local Government under the Water Services Department.

Her experience also includes Project Management of Water and Sanitation. She is a member of the Water Conservation and Demand Management Forum of KZN

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EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY AND SHAREHOLDER

Ms. Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu

Mr. David Mahlobo

BOARD MEMBERS

Chairperson

Mr. Magasela Mzobe

Deputy Chairperson

Mr. Thabo Johannes Tselane

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Mr. Vuyani Ndara

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Mr. Sydney James

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Mr. Mlamli Thembinkosi Magigaba

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Mr. Bheki Innocent Dladla

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Ms. Pretty Ntombela

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Ms. Unathi Mhlope

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Mr. Boy Manqoba Ngubo

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Mrs. Linda Ngcobo

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Ms. Sindisiwe Fortunate Getyeza

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