Executive Management

Dr Ishmael Poolo
PhD (Management of Technology and Innovation), MSc (Management of Technology and Innovation), B-Tech Mechanical Engineering, NDip Mechanical Engineering, Artisan Fitter Certificate

Dr Poolo is a seasoned executive with over 20 years’ experience in the energy sector. He has demonstrable ability and business acumen in initiating projects and delivering sustained results. His strength lies in strategizing and leading cross-functional teams in the improvement of business processes aim at delivering shareholder value –both as a leader and expert consultant in the energy sector. He was appointed to the position in 2020.

Dr. Tshepo Mokoka
Phd (Economics), MCom (Economics), Honours in Bachelor of Economic Science & Bachelor of Science

Dr Mokoka has considerable experience in strategic entity oversight and stewardship of complex policy and operational processes from his role as a Special Advisor to the Minister of Science and Technology and the Minister of Tourism. In these positions, he also provided expert advice within the Economics Cluster in government to inform sectoral and country growth strategies, including the energy sector. He has professional expertise in macroeconomic and financial modelling and has published several academic articles in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Mokoka’s responsibilities includes supporting the Group CEO in strategy development and execution. He will also be responsible for the following portfolios: Strategy and planning, business turn around office, managing capital projects, new business development (investments), Information and Technology (IT), Marketing and Communication as well as improving operational efficiency of the CEF Group.

Mr Lufuno Makhuba
MBL, Senior Management Development Prog, CA (SA), BCom Hons, BCom (Accounting Sciences).

Mr Makhuba is responsible for the Group financial strategic direction and long-term commercial viability, and oversees the corporate finance functions and key Group investments. He has in-depth experience of financial modelling, preparation of annual financial statements (AFS), consolidated and unconsolidated, budgeting/forecast, auditing, due diligence, corporate finance and risk management. He will be responsible for the following portfolios: Corporate Finance, Supply Chain Management and Treasury Management.

Ms Moagi is a corporate lawyer with over 18 years’ experience specializing in commercial, compliance, regulatory, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, financing and investment, infrastructure, infrastructure development as well as mining exploration. Ms Moagi will be responsible for the following portfolios: Legal, Compliance and Risk, including Security Management.

Ms Modipa experience spreads across various fields such as Petrochemical, Energy, State Security, Water and Forestry among others. She also has proven experience in leadership with a prestigious leadership accolade bestowed on her by the Former President, President Thabo Mbeki. Ms. Modipa will be responsible for the following portfolios: human capital and facility management.

Mr Abdul Haffejee
B Proc, Associate of Chartered Secretaries, Admitted Attorney

Mr Haffejee is an Associate Chartered Secretary responsible for the Group’s Corporate Governance framework, and an advisor to the CEF Board on key governance matters. Mr Haffejee has a wealth of experience in contract management, company secretariat, corporate governance, legal advisory, compliance and risk management.