We would like to introduce you to our new CEO, Muzi Siyaya
He joins Semane after spending six years at GIBB Engineering, where he was Group Executive responsible for business development and strategy. Muzi holds an MBA from Wits University and has more than 20 years’ experience in business, having previously held senior management and executive roles at MTN, Cell C and Dimension Data subsidiary, Plessey.
Muzi takes over from our founding CEO, Joe Araujo, who is retiring from the company after 21 years at the helm. Joe will continue to avail his services to Semane in a consulting capacity.
Joel Mokgohlwa, our Executive Chairman: “Muzi brings with him multifaceted experience. He has enviable business skills and experience in managing growth in a rapidly evolving business landscape. It is important for us that our new CEO has ‘skin in the game’ and acquires a stake in the business. We are glad that there is immediate shareholder alignment with Muzi.”
Says Siyaya, “I am attracted to Semane because it is a well-managed business that has stability, a proven track record, a good culture and a great team. The seeds of good governance were laid by Anglo American 21 years ago. I take on the vision of the founders of Semane knowing that I have big shoes to fill. Joe Araujo has provided impeccable service and leadership. He has been at the helm of a company that is respected for its industry expertise and experience, delivering seamless engineering solutions to an impressive list of clients.
“Semane is a company that is poised for its next growth trajectory. From that standpoint, I feel I can make a difference. I look forward to getting to know the people at Semane, our clients and partners.”
“Semane Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd is an independent, majority Black-owned, provider of multi-disciplinary engineering solutions in mining and public infrastructure. I am proud to say I have been involved since Day One.” Joel Mokgohlwa – Chaiman of Semane
“Semane Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd is an independent, majority Black-owned, provider of multi-disciplinary engineering solutions in mining and public infrastructure. I am proud to say I have been involved since Day One.” Joel Mokgohlwa – Chaiman of Semane
“Today, our 20 years of experience and technical excellence makes us a trusted advisor and partner to the most respected companies: Anglo, BHP Billiton, De Beers, Exxaro, Foskor, Goldfields, Rio Tinto and Seriti. They draw on the full range of our expertise: conceptualisation, design, detailing, risk assessment, implementation of specialised engineering solutions and environmental services.”
YESTERDAY
Semane commenced operations in September 1998. The company was born out of a decision by Anglo Technical Division to out-source detailed engineering on a commercial basis while simultaneously addressing skills-based black economic empowerment.
TODAY
We have changed our name to Semane Engineering Solutions.
It reflects just how client-focused we have become. We have also moved to our new headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg
tomorrow
We are poised for the future. We have put a lot of effort into becoming a technically-enviable, majority Black-owned business. We have new areas of expertise in South Africa and we’re exploring new opportunities in the rest of Africa. Infrastructure development is vital to the future prosperity of Sub-Saharan Africa.
