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 Schemers
Martin has 3 decades of experience across various fields and has a sterling financial background. He has experience and an understanding 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 an accomplished woman who has built her career following the spirit of ‘ubuntu’. She is on track in taking the lead in the sphere of Humanitarian Entrepreneurial Endeavours in a variety of industries for the purpose of generating value, growth and sustainability for businesses, its stakeholders, and relevant communities. Other than her own companies, she is the CEO of Madam Chair of the Directors Association and works as an Operations Management Consultant to her clients. Receiving her BA in International Relations, Sociology, and Business from Monash Australia, and pursuing her postgraduate for her LLB at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Lisa-Lou’s determination in education and practice in the working environment binds two powerful elements that make her a unique visionary in versatility for positive and valuable impact.
Kyle Woodward
Kyle Woodward is a Senior Chemist at SSC Chemicals with extensive expertise in mining industrial chemicals and automotive chemical solutions. His passion for innovative formulations and dedication to environmental stewardship drive the development of cutting-edge, sustainable chemical solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. With skills in advanced formulation, chemical synthesis, and process optimization, Kyle plays a key role in enhancing product performance and fostering business growth. He has successfully developed and commercialized specialized chemical formulations, continually improving processes to ensure high-quality outcomes.
His expertise lies in advanced formulation and product development, chemical synthesis and characterization, and process optimization and scale-up.
Dr. Godknows Mudimu
Dr. Godknows is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, holding a PhD in Mining & Labour Law, an LLM in Human Rights, a BSocSc, & an LLB. He worked in different legal roles across several jurisdictions including Côte d'Ivoire, Namibia Seychelles, South Africa and Zimbabwe. He possesses expertise in crafting sustainable development solutions for both mining companies and com-munities affected by mining operations. His other interests are in ESG, occupational health and safety, com-munity development and equitable sharing of mineral resources. He is a registered member of SAIOSH, LPC and a research associate at MLiA. ESG Expert in Governance.
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.
Gordon Hogan
Gordon is a seasoned mining engineer. He holds a BSc in Mining Engineering and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has held key leadership roles at Boart Longyear International and founded Lesedi Drilling and Mining Contracting Company in 2002. Gordon's extensive experience and strategic vision drive the company's success.
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.
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.
Dr. Andries van der Linde
Andries is credited with pioneering the South African wind energy industry and he was instrumental in signing the first South African PPA in 1996. This resulted in the first fully commercial wind farm being developed in South Africa. He has vast experience as an energy specialist working with and for governments, private companies, the World Bank and GEF. Andries has a Master’s in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Electrical Engineering. He is also a Master Electrician and a registered electrical technologist. ESG Expert in Environmental.
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.