Programme’s Endorsement and Advisory Board Members

The AWEaP Just Energy Transition Skills Development Programme is proudly endorsed by leading stakeholders in South Africa’s energy sector, reflecting the programme’s alignment with national energy goals and its commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity. Our programme benefits from the guidance and strategic direction of an impressive advisory board, comprising experts and thought leaders who bring invaluable insights and experience. This robust support from industry leaders and advisors not only enhances the credibility of the programme but also ensures that it is well-positioned to drive meaningful impact within South Africa’s evolving energy landscape.

  • 1. Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU)
  • 2. South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
  • 3. Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disability (DWYPD)
  • 4. Eskom
  • 5. UN Women South Africa Multi-County Office
  • 6. Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA)
  • 7. Business Unity South Africa, Energy Working Group (BUSA)
  • 8. South African National Energy Development Institution (SANEDI)
  • 9. Women’s Economic Assembly - The Presidency (WECONA)
  • 10. Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)
  • 11. Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
  • 12. Mpumalanga Green Cluster
Ms. Bertha Dlamini

Founding President – African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP)

Ms. Jayshree Pershad

Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities – South Africa (AMEU)

Ms. Jean Madzongwe

Transaction advisor: Southern African Power Pool (14 member utilities representing 13 countries in Southern Africa (SAPP)

Ms. Sy Gourah

Former President: South African Institute of Electrical Engineers SAIEE

Ms. Dorcas Moloi

Senior Manager: Office of Group Executive HR – Eskom

Ms. Lethabo Manamela

SANEDI: CFO

Ms. Leila Mahomed-Weideman

Sustainable Energy Markets, City of Cape Town
Head of JET Programmes – AMEU

Mr. Nhlanhla Ngidi

Head of Electricity and Energy, South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

Ms. Thato Dorcas Molise

EWAP Programme Manager – Eskom

Ms. Ayanda Mvimbi

UN Women

Dr. Silas Mulaudzi

Specialist Engineer: Energy Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA) South Africa

Mr. Happy Khambule

Environment and Energy Manager, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Ms. Jo Dean

Representing Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Ms. Boitumelo Molete

COSATU Social Development Policy Coordinator

Ms. Mandy Rambharos

Environmental Defense Fund
Just Energy Transition Specialist

Ms. Hilary Campbell

Energy Specialist

Ms. Baba-Tamana Gqubule

Development Economist,  Just Energy Transition Projects Management Unit (JET PMU), The Presidency, South Africa

Dr. Vikesh Rajpaul

General Manager: Eskom Just Energy Transition Office

Mr. Mduduzi Msibi

Specialist Engineer: Energy

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA) South Africa

Ms. Neo Mapapanyane

Specialist Engineer: Energy

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA) South Africa

ENDORSING PARTNERS

SANEDI
Eskom
AMEU
Busa
EW Seta
Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency