Dinga Engineering

Key personnel

The people accountable for delivery

Proposed roles mapped to work packages, backed by CVs and professional registrations.

BNM Technology Group

Lesley Amogelang Mahole — electrical engineering and construction project management

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Lesley Amogelang Mahole is identified in BNM’s strategic partner proposal as the proposed Construction Manager, Solar PV. His supplied CV states 28 years of experience as a Professional Electrical Engineer and Professional Contract Project Manager, covering photovoltaic design, substations, HV lines, construction monitoring and stakeholder liaison. His appointment and availability for Spitskop remain subject to confirmation.

Full name
Lesley Amogelang Mahole
Experience
28 years’ experience
ECSA engineer registration
ECSA, Professional Engineer 20100179
ECSA technician registration
ECSA, Professional Technician 200530198
SACPCMP registration
SACPCMP; Pr. CPM D2094/2015
Degree
2005: BSc, Electrical Engineering, University of Witwatersrand, Pretoria, South Africa
National diploma
2001: National Diploma, Electrical Engineering, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
N6 qualification
1993: National “N” Diploma, (N6) Electrical Engineering, Krugersdorp Technical College, South Africa
Trade qualification
1989-1993: Qualified Electrician with Wire Man’s License
Software competencies
AutoCAD, PLSCADD, DIGSILENT. CDEGS, POWERGRID, ETAP Software competencies
Training
Lightning Protection, Earthing & Electromagnetic Compatibility
Substation training
Substation Testing, Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
Planning tools training
Microsoft Projects and Primavera P6
Community engagement
stakeholder / community liaison

Source: Lesley Amogelang Mahole — CV (February 2026)

Bongani Mashwama — Professional Engineer and Managing Director

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Bongani Mashwama is a Professional Engineer employed by BNM Technology Group and is listed as Managing Director from 2015 to the date of the CV. He holds a Master's in Business Administration, an honours degree in electrical engineering and a Diploma in Technology, and lists professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa. His responsibilities include renewable energy strategy, business development, general management, PV financial analysis and project selection.

Name
Bongani Mashwama
Employer
BNM Technology Group
Profession
Professional Engineer
Position
Managing Director
Period
2015 to date
Nationality
South African
Qualification
Master's in Business Administration
Institution
Salford University (United Kingdom)
Year obtained
1996
Qualification
B. Eng (Hons) Elec Eng
Institution
Staffordshire University (United Kingdom)
Year obtained
1990
Qualification
Diploma in Technology
Institution
Blackburn College of Technology (UK)
Year obtained
1986
Professional body
Engineering Council of South Africa
Member number
20060213
Membership type
Professional Engineer
Professional body
South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
Member number
11119
Membership type
Member
Professional body
Royal Insitute of Electrical Engineer (Dec 1994)
Membership type
Chartered Electrical Engineer
Member number
TBC(Membership certificate attached)
Previous BNM role
Project Development Director
Previous role period
2002 - 2013
CV signature date
22-07-2025
Selected projects (per CV)
20MW Pearston PV plant; 3MW Boksburg PV plant; 5MW Ivanplat PV plant; 75MW Matjiesfontein Western Cape project; 75MW Western Cape PV solar plant appointment; 20MW Transnet Richards Bay; City Power water-treatment rooftop projects; EWADE 6MW irrigation pump stations; 25MW Lusanje LMFEZ feasibility study; Sentech tower-site PV installations; 33MW Witkop PV plant rehabilitation; Aspen energy-planning consultancy

Source: World Bank CV Signed - Bongani Mashwama

Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd — Nadeem Goolam Hoosen

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Nadeem Goolam Hoosen is identified as an electrical engineer with Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd, with 10 years at the firm and a recorded position of Principal, Associate / Professional Engineering Technologist. His qualifications include an MEng, a BTechEng in Electrical Engineering and a Galileo Master Certificate in Renewable Energy. His professional memberships include registration as a Professional Electrical Engineering Technologist and a Professional Construction Project Manager.

Name
Nadeem Goolam Hoosen
Employer
Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd
Profession
Electrical Engineer
Years with the firm
10
Position
Principal, Associate / Professional Engineering Technologist
Employment from
01/2015
Employment to
Present
Previous employer
Aurecon Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Previous position
Professional Engineering Technologist
Previous employment from
01/2010
Previous employment to
2015
Qualification
MEng (Masters in Electrical Engineering)
Institution
Durban University of Technology
Date obtained
2020-2022
Qualification
BTechEng (Electrical)
Institution
Durban University of Technology
Date obtained
2012-2014
Qualification
Galileo Master Certificate Renewable Energy
Institution
The Renewable Energy Institute (United Kingdom)
Date obtained
2022-2022
Professional association
Engineering Council of South Africa
Membership type
Professional Electrical Engineering Technologist
Member number
2018300137
Professional association
South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession
Membership type
Professional Construction Project Manager
Member number
D/3140/2023
Professional association
The South Africa Institute of Electrical Engineers
Membership type
Associate Member
Member number
12607
Professional association
The Renewable Energy Institute (GMC) – United Kingdom
Membership type
Member
Member number
869458
Nationality
South African
Selected projects (per CV)
Hoosen CV: Photovoltaic Design and Implementation for Category B Solar Farm; Hoosen CV: National Energy Rural Electrification Master Planning; Hoosen CV: Alfred Duma Local Municipality Master Plan; Hoosen CV: Lufhereng; Hoosen CV: East London IDZ; Hoosen CV: Amathole District Renewable Energy Master Plan; Hoosen CV: Integrated Bus Rapid Transport system; Hoosen CV: Leeuwpoort

Source: World Bank CV Signed - Nadeem Goolam Hoosen

Nexus Impact Partners — Keitumetse Matseke, Co-Founder & Director: Programmes and Governance

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Keitumetse Matseke is Co-Founder & Director: Programmes and Governance at Nexus Impact Partners, where she leads programme delivery and governance advisory. She has over a decade of experience designing and leading community investment, enterprise development and stakeholder engagement programmes across South Africa’s renewable energy and mining sectors. Her experience includes community trust oversight, IFC Performance Standards and REIPPPP compliance, with previous roles at EDF Renewables South Africa, Noblesfontein Wind Farm and Sishen Iron Ore Company – Community Development Trust.

Name
Keitumetse Matseke
Entity
Nexus Impact Partners
Role
Co-Founder & Director: Programmes and Governance
Experience
over a decade of experience
Compliance competencies
Regulatory and lender compliance, including IFC Performance Standards (PS 2, 4, 5 and 7) and REIPPPP obligations.
Governance competencies
Community trust oversight, board advisory and governance readiness, including trust dividend ramp-up preparation.
EDF role
Head of Social Performance | EDF Renewables South Africa (Jan 2025 – Jun 2026)
Noblesfontein role
Economic Development Manager | Noblesfontein Wind Farm (Jan 2021 – Sep 2024)
Trust role
Social Projects Manager | Sishen Iron Ore Company – Community Development Trust (Jan 2017 – Jul 2018)
Earlier roles
Earlier Roles | Dept. of Sport, Art & Culture; John Taolo Gaetsewe CDT; Sishen Iron Ore–Kumba (2011 – 2016)
Education and certificates
Management Development Programme (SAWEA) — University of the Witwatersrand, 2024.
Education and certificates
Introduction to Social Performance Practice — University of the Witwatersrand, 2021.
Education and certificates
Advanced Diploma in Project Management — University of Cape Town, 2016.
Education and certificates
BSc (Honours), Geology — University of Pretoria, 2010.
Education and certificates
Self-Empowerment and Equity for Change (SEE Change Initiative) Trainer — Johns Hopkins University, 2023.
Education and certificates
Management Principles for First Line Managers — UNISA.

Source: Keitumetse_Matseke_CV

Celiwe Zondo-Mabaso — Sustainability, ESG & Social Performance; Nexus Impact Partners

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Celiwe Zondo-Mabaso is Founder and CEO of Nexus Impact Partners and a sustainability, ESG and social performance executive with over 12 years’ experience across energy, infrastructure and multinational environments in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Her experience includes sustainability strategy, environmental and social management systems aligned to IFC Performance Standards, REIPPP and B-BBEE compliance, stakeholder governance and community investment. Her qualifications include a BCom in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Project Management.

Name
Celiwe Zondo-Mabaso
Executive specialism
Executive: Sustainability, ESG & Social Performance
Entity
Nexus Impact Partners
Current role
Founder & CEO | Nexus Impact Partners (Current)
Experience
over 12 years' experience
Geographical experience
South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
NOA role
Group Executive: Head of Sustainability | NOA Group Africa (Until Apr 2026)
NOA systems experience
Established formal Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS) aligned to IFC Performance Standards.
EDF role
Head of Social Performance | EDF Renewables South Africa (Mar 2024 – Jan 2025)
BTE role
Group Senior Social Performance Manager | BTE Renewables (now ENGIE) (Jul 2022 – Mar 2024)
EIMS role
Senior Manager: Community Operations | Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS, Old Mutual AIIM) (Jun 2019 – Jun 2022)
EIMS portfolio
Senior leadership role managing economic development across three renewable energy assets.
GE role
Corporate Social Responsibility Leader | General Electric South Africa (Jan 2016 – May 2019)
Enterprise development achievement
Designed and led an Enterprise Development programme that grew 20 SMMEs' order books from ~R200k to over R1m within 12 months.
Infrastructure investment oversight
Oversaw a R19m ECD infrastructure investment programme over three years.
Industry leadership
Elected Chairperson, Economic Development Working Group — SAWEA / SAPVIA.
Former committee leadership
Former Chairperson — Social Impact Standing Committee (SAWEA).
Award
SAWEA Rising Star Award, 2022.
Recognition
Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans, 2021 — Government & Politics.
Finalist recognition
Accenture Rising Stars, Top 5 Finalist, 2018 — Construction & Manufacturing.
Executive development
BMF Women in Power Programme — Duke University, 2020.
Management development
Programme in Management Development (PMD) — GIBS, 2019.
Professional development
BMF Young Professionals Development Programme, 2017.
Diploma
Diploma in Project Management — Varsity College, 2012.
Degree
BCom, Marketing Management — Midrand Graduate Institute, 2011.

Source: Celiwe_Zondo-Mabaso_CV

BNMT Power Projects — Bongani Michael Mashwama

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Bongani Michael Mashwama is named as Consortium Project Director for BNMT Power Projects and is described as ECSA-registered. His responsibilities include accountability to Dinga, technical sign-off and programme reporting.

Entity
BNMT Power Projects
Name
Bongani Michael Mashwama
Role
Consortium Project Director
Registration
ECSA-registered

Source: ONE BNM_Dinga propoal _Final

ONE BNM Consortium — Nadeem Goolam Hoosen

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Nadeem Goolam Hoosen is named as Commissioning Engineer, with Pr Tech Eng and Pr CPM designations and an MEng (Electrical). His profile states 15 years at Bigen and Aurecon and experience in PV DC cabling, combiner, inverter and balance-of-plant design on a Namibian solar farm.

Entity
ONE BNM Consortium
Name
Nadeem Goolam Hoosen
Role
Commissioning Engineer
Designations
Pr Tech Eng · Pr CPM
Qualification
MEng (Electrical)
Experience
15 years at Bigen and Aurecon

Source: ONE BNM_Dinga propoal _Final

Nexus Impact Partners — Keitumetse Matseke

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Keitumetse Matseke is named as Social Performance and Local Content Manager for Nexus Impact Partners. Her stated experience includes REIPPPP community trust administration, SED and ESD delivery, and stakeholder coordination.

Entity
Nexus Impact Partners
Name
Keitumetse Matseke
Role
Social Performance and Local Content Manager

Source: ONE BNM_Dinga propoal _Final