Leadership team
Cementation Africa’s leadership team brings together decades of hands-on underground mining experience with forward-thinking strategic insight. Each member has earned their place through a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects in some of the most challenging environments across Africa.
From shaft sinking and contract mining to engineering design and workforce development, our leaders have deep technical roots and a sharp understanding of the evolving needs of the mining sector. This unique blend of operational know-how and big-picture thinking drives performance fosters innovation and ensures disciplined execution across every project.
Grounded in a strong culture of accountability, the team leads by example – upholding our commitment to Zero Harm, empowering our people and building trusted partnerships with clients, communities and stakeholders.
Under their guidance, Cementation Africa continues to raise the bar for safe, reliable and value-driven underground mining solutions across the continent.
Japie Du Plessis
Managing Director
Sibulele Songca
Financial Director
Graham Chamberlain
New Business Director
Schalk Engelbrecht
Project Executive (Coal Fields / Mining Services)
Andrew matsemela
Project Executive
Abraham Van Ghent
Project Executive / Business improvement / Operations
Kethu Mokgatlha
Project Executive
Kobus Lindeque
Commercial Executive
Ben Adendorff
Project Executive (Zambia)
Hercilus Harms
Engineering Services / ETD Executive
Trevor Schultz
HSE Executive