Vision for Wind Power in South Africa: 

My vision for the wind sector in South Africa is that it should be investment-led, system-focused, and deeply tied to national development outcomes—rather than just the expansion of generation capacity. I see a scalable, investment-attractive wind sector that not only delivers clean power, but also drives economic growth, strengthens infrastructure, and anchors South Africa’s energy transition.

What Makes SAWEA Relevant? 

SAWEA is relevant because it acts as a unified industry voice for the entire wind value chain consisting of developers, financiers, OEMs, service providers, and communities.Without coordination, these interests can become very fragmented and the potential benefits unlikely to realize for anyone. SAWEA brings them together, enabling structured engagement with government, regulators and other decisionmakers

Why would you encourage someone to become a member? 

Joining SAWEA is an opportunity to participate, influence, and help build a resilient and sustainable energy future—not just to benefit from the industry, but to actively shape it, and in part, about inviting others to contribute meaningfully to national priorities. 

Employment / Company / Designation Employment: 

Director, and Head of Government and Industry Relations

Company: 

ENERTRAG South Africa 

Years of Experience in Energy or Related Sectors: 

32 years

21 years at Eskom in different roles; last three years (2012-2015) in Research and Development of Renewable Energy Technologies, supporting the Eskom Renewables Business Unit
Three years (2015-2018) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
2018-current – Director at ENERTRAG South Africa
2018-2025 -Business Operations
2025-Current – Head of Government and Industry Relations

Role Within the Industry: 

My role can be characterised as a strategic leader and connector within South Africa’s energy space, with a strong emphasis on enabling investment, shaping policy dialogue, and advancing the energy transition. My role is less about a single technical function and more about operating at the intersection of finance, infrastructure development, and energy policy, bringing together government, private sector investors, developers, communities and industry bodies. In a sector where progress often depends on alignment between these groups, this convening role is particularly influential..