The whole truly is the sum of its parts.
Our People
The SSC Group is far more than simply a group of companies. It is a strategic collective of like-minded individuals, each with a specialised set of skills that feed into the total service offering of the holistic Group.
Kgabo Moabelo
Kgabo is a seasoned executive with 35 years experience in different sectors including energy, financial services, information technology and mining. He has also served on several boards of companies. He has an MSc in Engineering Business Management, and two degrees in Industrial Psychology. He is also the former Managing Executive of Goldfields SA.
Fred Arendse
Fred is a mining entrepreneur and founder of the SSC Group. The SSC Group is a global, diversified, operating, minerals and investment group.He has nearly three decades of experience as a pioneer in mining. Serving on numerous Boards, is a member of the Black Business Council of South Africa, the Progressive Professional forum, and the founding Chairman of the Foundation for Peace and Prosperity (NPO) and the founding President of the Junior Mining Council (NPC). Fred is a trailblazer. He has a degree in Business Management and Human Resources. A visionary and capitalist with a social conscious.
Martin Schermers
Martin has 3 decades of experience across various fields and has a sterling financial background. He has experience and an understanding of all aspects of governance, internal controls, annual financial statements, financial accounts, financial reporting, IFRS, compliance and risk. He worked for the largest mining contract company as well as managed the South African operations for a Canadian gold mining group. He has served on JSE listed boards and still serves as a director of several companies. Martin holds a B. Compt degree and is an AGA(SA).
Iesrafeel Jakoet CA(SA)
Iesrafeel has held several financial positions since 2007, gaining experience in financial and IT audits, statutory and legal requirements, B-BBEE, financial reporting and performance improvement consulting.
He holds a Master’s in Development Finance from the Stellenbosch Business School.
Iesrafeel is is highly qualified and skilled finance and business specialist with a rounded and varied skill set. At a strategic level he has performed company valuations, mergers and acquisitions and negotiated on behalf of various Boards of Directors.
Lisa -Lou Arendse
Lisa-Lou Arendse is a dynamic leader committed to creating value and sustainability for businesses and communities. As CEO of Madam Chair and an Operations Management Consultant, she drives impactful change across industries. With a BA in International Relations and Business from Monash Australia and ongoing LLB studies at UKZN, Lisa-Lou blends education and experience to deliver innovative solutions and foster growth.
Kyle Woodward
Kyle Woodward is a Senior Chemist at SSC Chemicals, specializing in innovative and sustainable solutions for mining and industrial sectors. With expertise in advanced formulation, chemical synthesis, and process optimization, Kyle drives product performance and business growth through cutting-edge chemical development.
Dr. Godknows Mudimu
Dr. Godknows, an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, holds a PhD in Mining & Labour Law alongside degrees in Human Rights and Law. With legal experience across multiple jurisdictions, he specializes in sustainable development, ESG, occupational health and safety, and community impact within the mining sector. Dr. Godknows is a member of SAIOSH, LPC, and a research associate at MLiA.
Precious Chabane
Precious joined the mining industry as a Loco operator and was later promoted to Loco Team Supervisor. In 2009, Precious was appointed as a Communications Assistant and subsequently enrolled in a Safety Management course at Oxbridge Academy. After completing the course, Precious was promoted to Safety Administrator and later appointed as a Safety Officer. Currently, Precious is the Managing Director of SN Mining and takes great pride in the decision to spread her wings.Precious is currently studying for a Bachelor of Applied Social Science, majoring in Psychology and Counselling.
Melody Dreyer
Melody has over 20 years of financial work experience in the financial services, freight, financial operations management, construction and explosives industries backed with a B.Compt degree. She brings a wealth of financial knowledge, skills and expertise to the mining sector and is efficient in offering strategic solutions to complex business challenges and issues. Her extensive experience is substantiated by multiple financial qualifications which she has successfully achieved over the years.
Andre Dreyer
Andre has over 20 years of mining experience. He holds an Explosives Engineer's Certificate of Competency, a Civil and Opencast Blasting Certificate, various Mining Machinery Operating Qualifications and is currently completing his Diploma in Mining Engineering.
Martin Beukes
Martin has over 36 years of mining and safety experience. He holds a S.A Mine Overseers Certificate Of Competency. S.A Blasting Certificate S.A Banksman / Onsetter Certificate and has various health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, NOSA SAMTRAC Safety Officers Certificate, Auditors Certificate OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 & 9001 Implementation Certificate, Advance OHS Act Certificate, IRCA Risk Assessment Certificate, NOSA HIRA Certificate and NOSA Incident Investigation L3 Certificate.
Andre Mentoor
With extensive experience in facilitation, recruitment, project management, and corporate strategy, Andre serves as the Group Executive: People and Strategy at SSC Group. His background includes leadership roles in skills development, training, and workforce empowerment, having collaborated with industry-leading organizations to drive talent acquisition and operational excellence.
Worgan-Lee Arendse
Worgan-Lee is a dynamic professional equipped with a BCOM Degree specializing in Strategic Management. With a keen aptitude for strategic thinking and problem-solving, he combines academic excellence with practical skills honed through hands-on experiences. His proficiency in analyzing complex business scenarios, coupled with a collaborative spirit, positions him as a valuable asset for driving growth and navigating today's competitive landscape. With a commitment to ongoing learning, he is well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the world of business.
Zeblon Nsibande Mofokeng
Zeblon has a Diploma in Industrial Relations and Labour Law, a National Diploma in HR Management as well as a Certificate of Competence. Zeblon also obtained a degree in B- Tech Labour Relations Management as well as The Certificate Programme in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice. He is fluent in English, Sepedi, Afrikaans and Setswana and has key analytical abilities and management capacities which has earned him many years of experience in the mining industry and labour relations.
Sieg Burger
Sieg Burger has got 39 years Mining experience.
He holds a Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency, a Shift Overseer Certificate and a Blasting Certificate.
He has got experience in the following mining practices;
Trackless Mining
Conventional Mining
Drop Raising
Shaft Sinking.
Lethabo Morafwi
Lethabo is an experienced Human Resources Manager with over a decade of experience in HRM Application within the Mining Sector. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Vaal University of Technology. Lethabo has been involved in coordinating projects in various Mines, all these projects are characterised by the modern radical trade unionism and community activism.
Nkosinathi Magagula
Nkosinathi Magagula is an analytical, organized and detail-oriented accountant. He has over 13 years of experience in Financial Industry backed with a Bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing. He brings with an Audit Firm experience where he acquired Financial Accounting, Taxation, Payroll, Internal & External Auditing experience. Nkosinathi is a collaborative team player with good personal attributes and is good in coming up with strategic solutions to resolve challenges and propel business growth.