Maurice Radebe, Executive Vice President of Energy Business for Sasol Limited, has succeeded Nobuzwe Mbuyisa as Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA). This is his second tenure as chairperson and is a first in the history of SAPIA.

Radebe is the first chairperson to be elected to this portfolio twice, having first served as SAPIA chairperson in 2010 - Radebe has been part of the SAPIA Board of Governors since 2004. The Board of Governors is the SAPIA governing body consisting of ten representatives from member companies - the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson rotate annually.

“I am delighted that I have once again been asked to steer the ship, and I look forward to advancing the goals of the petroleum industry during 2015 and 2016,” said Radebe.

Radebe holds an MBA from Wits Graduate School of Business, amongst other qualifications. 

In his position as Executive Vice President of Energy Business for Sasol Limited, he is accountable for strategic business units that market Sasol’s Energy products such as oil, gas and electricity in Southern Africa and internationally. This includes developing and leading business strategy, ensuring the company’s competitive, sustainable advantage in markets where Sasol participates, while ensuring safe and reliable supply operations. It also includes Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) and Gas-to-Power (GTP) Joint Venture management.

As SAPIA Chairperson, Radebe plans to further the transformation agenda in the petroleum sector.  In addition, a key focus will be the sustainability of the refining industry and its contribution to job creation.

“My continued focus will be on the implementation of policy, economic and social progress, security of supply and facilitating a conducive regulatory framework for all,” said Radebe.

Said SAPIA Executive Director Avhapfani Tshifularo, “It is a testament to Mr. Radebe’s leadership skills and experience in the petroleum industry that he has once again been elected to the position of chairman.”

“The Board of Governors look forward to supporting him in his tenure as Chairman as we enter our 21st year as an Association.”

Radebe’s appointment is effective immediately and his tenure ends in December 2016.