The Board Profiles
Pikitup has appointed a new Board of Directors to oversee the operations of the waste management entity. The new Board is comprised of members with impeccable qualifications and a wealth of experience.
Ms Getty Simelane. Board Chairperson
Ms Getty Simelane has an impeccable academic record in BA Social Work from the University of Zululand, Higher Diploma in Personnel Management, University of Witwatersrand Graduate School of Business, Executive Development Programme EDP, Graduate School of Management, North Western University, USA and M.Phil. in Social Policy, University of Bath, United Kingdom. She also has a professional membership with the South African Board of People Practice SABPP as a Master Human Resource Practitioner, fellow member of the Institute of Directors and accredited Independent Director of SIRDAR- an organisation responsible for training and governance of SMMEs and privately held companies.
Mr Godfrey Tsotetsi. Non-Executive Director
Mr Tsotetsi has vast qualifications in the public administration field. He holds a Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration from the University of Pretoria, Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration and Public Management also from Pretoria University. He further holds a qualification in Advanced Governance and Public Leadership, Professional Certificate in Public Management, Programme in Leadership and Management for Transformation and a Diploma in Road Transport Management Freight from the University of Witwatersrand.
Maxwell Nedzamba. Non-Executive Director
Mr Nedzamba is a seasoned businessman who has been plying his trade for the past 23 years. He has contributed immensely in the establishment of the Diepsloot Business Forum and also established a Foundation called the Momes Foundation – focusing on youth and women development in the areas of arts and culture in Diepsloot.
Ms Mpho Mvuma. Non-Executive Director
Ms Mvuma has a vast experience in community development initiatives focusing on skills development in various communities with the objective of improving the skills base of community members.
Mr Neo Sefatlhe. Non-Executive Director
Mr Sefatlhe holds a Diploma in Journalism from the Tanzania School of Journalism and also a certificate in events management. He also possesses a wealth of experience in communication and marketing having gained from his current employ at the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Ms Sinazo Mtshengu. Non-Executive Director
Ms Mtshengu holds a Bachelor Degree in media, communications and culture from the Nelson Mandela University and also holds a Public Relations qualification from the Varsity College and has studied Afrikan Feminist and Gender studies at the Bellarmine University of Louisville USA. She has a wealth of experience in the communication field having worked for a number of media houses and agencies in the country.
Ms Xaba. Non-Executive Director
Ms Xaba holds a National Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies) and is currently studying a Bcom Degree in Supply Chain Management at Mancosa University. Her current employ as a contracts and tender administrator will add value to work issues related to supply chain management.
Mr. Lionel Brenner. Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson
Mr. Brenner is a registered Charted Accountant and Auditor. He holds immense experience in business development, corporate advisory on strategy, and investment and valuations advice for companies involved in mergers and takeovers and financial reporting. He also serves as the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Johannesburg Road Agency.
Prof Jacques Snyman. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Snyman holds a Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering. He is also a registered Civil Engineering Technologist, an Associate Professor and the Head of Department of Civil Engineering at the Tshwane University of Technology. Snyman has years of experience in academia and specializes in the fields of water engineering, water, and waste treatment technology, water resource planning and management.
Ms Seshile Nkwanyane. Non-Executive Director
Independent Audit and Risk Committee Members
Ms Samukelo Malope (IAC)
Ms. Samukelo Malope became an independent Audit & Risk Committee member of Pikitup. She holds a CIMA Adv Dip MA, Professional Accountant (SA). She is currently a Finance Business Partner at Absa Group, working previously as an Accountant at Makro.
Mokganedi Justice Masibi (IAC)