Executive Committee

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

Sipho Khulekani

Human Resources Executive