Executive Management Team

Dr. Enock Mathebula
Dr. Enock MathebulaEntrepreneur | Executive Director & Chairperson
Successful entrepreneur who has developed a Group of Companies, focused on actively supporting the mining industry, as Contractors for underground, rehabilitation and surface mining operations. His contribution is immense with the provision of numerous social upliftment, training and mentoring programs.
Robbie Louw
Robbie LouwBSc Chem Eng, BCom (Honors) (Economics) | Executive Director | Acting CEO SHL
+30 years’ experience in the chemical, minerals processing and energy industries and 15 years’ experience in the climate change industry.
Tyrone Searle
Tyrone SearleB-Comm | Executive Director | CFO
Tyrone has been intricately involved in the financial, commercial and operational aspects of several Private and Listed Companies, in an executive capacity, in the mining sector over the past 35 years. He has been successful in the development of certain greenfield and brownfield mines in the coal mining and hard rock mining space during this period.

Core Team

Sechaba Letaba
Sechaba LetabaMINE GENERAL MANAGER
Sechaba has almost 40 years’ experience in the South African mining industry, having built an impressive career that spans underground mining operations, mine planning, project development, business growth and executive leadership.
Beginning in 1988 as a learner official in the underground workings of Kimberley, through hard work, determination and a passion for mining, he steadily progressed through the ranks, serving in positions including Production Miner, Development Miner, Shift Boss, Mine Overseer, Mining Engineer, Superintendent, Operations Manager, Senior General Manager, and CEO of Kudumane Manganese.
Pierre Lamprecht
Pierre Lamprecht Radiation Protection Manager
As a Radiation Protection Professional Pierre ensures compliance with South Africa’s Nuclear Regulator Act and collaborate with the National Nuclear Regulator. He manages radiation exposure, document control, incident investigation, emergency response, site inspections, and audits to enhance workplace safety and productivity.
Salvaster Snyders
Salvaster Snyders Safety Manager
Salvaster is a results-driven Health and Safety professional specializing in risk management, incident investigation, and compliance. Proficient in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, driving safety excellence through audits, training, and culture transformation. Advancing in Occupational Hygiene, committed to building high-performance, compliant workplaces through strategic and operational leadership.
Liezel van Zyl
Liezel van ZylAlternate Radiation Protection Officer
Liezel has been working as a Radiation Protection Professional in the Heavy Minerals Mining Industry for the last 18 years. She has a diverse skill set and a strong commitment to workplace radiation safety and compliance.
Derek Henderson
Derek HendersonProcurement Manager
Derek is an experienced business systems and operations professional with more than 40 years of experience across corporate and private sectors. He holds a B.Com (Hons) degree in Information Systems and has held senior roles in finance, operations, and business improvement.
As Procurement Manager at SMM, Derek is focused on strengthening management systems, governance, and compliance, while supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Andree Muntingh
Andree MuntinghResource Manager
Andree has more than 20 years’ experience working in both the exploration and production environments at senior management level with qualifications in Pr.Sci.Nat; B.Sc (Hons) Geology (Univ. Stellenbosch); MBA (Univ. North-West); Cert. Radiation Protection Officer (SA Chamber of Mines).. For the past 12 years, he has worked at the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine in the Western Cape province of South Africa as Senior Geologist engaged in exploration of rare earth elements and mining resource definition.
Davianne Elanor Snyders
Davianne Elanor SnydersHR Manager (mine site)
Davianne is a dedicated HR professional specializing in industry-specific labour laws, mining safety regulations, and compliance. Skilled in payroll administration with a strong accounting foundation, she excels in communication, conflict resolution, and strategic problem-solving, ensuring operational excellence, legal adherence, and a positive workplace culture.
Emor Potgieter
Emor PotgieterSocial Development Manager
As a dynamic and energetic facilitator with 23 years of corporate training experience, Emor now specializes in transforming mining Social and Labor Plans into meaningful opportunities for rural communities. With a BA in Drama & Communication, she applies her strong intercultural communication skills to design, facilitate, and drive impactful community development initiatives.
Michele Henderson
Michele Henderson Accounts and HR Manager
Michele Henderson has 14 years of experience at Steenkampskraal, covering Office Management, Payroll and Human Resources, Accounting, Compliance, and Company Secretarial duties during this time. Holding a B.Comm from Stellenbosch University and a Compliance Management certificate from UCT, she is the company’s Accountant, HR Manager and Assistant Company Secretary.
Carol Vermaak
Carol Vermaak Office Administrator
Carol has three decades’ experience as a Personal Assistant and joined GWMG in 2013. She has spent the last decade working as an Executive Assistant to the directors of Steenkampskraal Holdings Ltd and currently works as the Office Manager for the group.