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The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) was established in 2011 under the National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008). The Act provides for SANEDI to direct, monitor and conduct energy research and development, promote energy research and technology innovation as well as undertake measures to promote energy efficiency throughout the economy.

SANEDI’s focus is mainly developing innovative, integrated clean energy and resource efficient solutions that aim to catalyse growth and prosperity. As technologies develop and mature, opportunities for innovative energy solutions that can make a meaningful contribution are becoming increasingly relevant for improving energy access and lowering the country’s carbon footprint.

SANEDI operates in a global context shaped by several megatrends including climate change, urbanisation, demographic shifts, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and growing inequalities. We have shaped programmes of action and have adopted three themes to strengthen and drive our mandate. The themes are: Climate Change and Decarbonisation, Service Delivery within the Municipal Environment, and Information Knowledge (Data and Knowledge Management) and Technological Convergence.

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SANEDI’s Legislative Mandate


Energy Research and Development

• Direct, monitor, conduct and implement energy research and technology development in all fields of energy, other than nuclear energy, and
• Promote energy research and technology innovation.
• Provide for:
– Training and development in the field of energy research and technology development,
– Establishment and expansion of industries in the field of energy, and
– The commercialisation of energy technologies resulting from ERD programmes.
• Register patents and intellectual property in its name resulting from its activities,
• Issue licences to other persons for the use of its patents and intellectual property,
• Publish information concerning its objects and functions,
• Establish facilities for the collection and dissemination of information in connection with RDI,
• Undertake any other energy technology development related activity as directed by the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Science and Technology,


• Promote relevant energy research through cooperation with any entity, institution or person equipped with the appropriate skills and expertise within and outside the Republic,
• Make grants to educational and scientific institutions in aid of research by their staff or for the establishment of facilities for such research,
• Promote the training of research workers by granting bursaries or grants-in-aid for research,
• Undertake the investigations or research that the Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Science and Technology, may assign to it, and
• Advise the Minister and the Minister of Science and Technology on research in the field of energy technology.

Energy Efficiency

• Undertake EE measures as directed by the Minister, and
• Increase EE throughout the economy.
• Increase the Gross Domestic Product v (GDP) per unit of energy consumed, and
• Optimise the utilisation of finite energy resources.



Leadership



SANEDI Board


The South African National Energy Development Institute ‘s Board is the highest decision-making body of SANEDI appointed by the Minister of Mineral and Energy


Sicelo Xulu

Sicelo Xulu

Chairperson of the Board



Lungile Mtiya

Lungile Mtiya

Deputy Chairperson of the Board


Mthokozisi Mpofu

Mthokozisi Mpofu

Board member



Abigail Boikhutso

Abigail Boikhutso

Board member


Najongile Witi

Najongile Witi

Board member


Tumelo Mashabela

Tumelo Mashabela

Board member

Ilze Baron

Ilze Baron

Board member

Dr. Rebecca Maserumule

Dr. Rebecca Maserumule

Board member

Noma Qase

Noma Qase

Board member

Gerard Fourie

Gerard Fourie

Board member



SANEDI Executive Management



Dr Titus Mathe



Dr Titus Mathe

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Lethabo Manamela



Lethabo Manamela

Chief Financial Officer(CFO)

Sampson Mamphweli

Prof Sampson Mamphweli

Head of Energy Secretariat

Prathaban Moodley

Prof Prathaban Moodley

General Manager: Applied Energy R&D and Innovation

Faith Mkhacwa


Faith Mkhacwa

General Manager: Energy Efficiency

Solomon Mngomezulu

Solomon Mngomezulu

Company Secretary

Mapula Mahlangu

Mapula Mahlangu

HR Manager

Jay Nankoo


Jay Nankoo

IT Manager

Mthetheleli Baqwa

Mthetheleli Baqwa

Corporate Planner

Our Vision

Sustainable living for growth and prosperity in Africa.

Our Mission

Using applied energy research and resource efficiency to develop innovative, integrated solutions that will catalyse growth and prosperity.

Our Values

Innovative

Creative / proactive / taking charge / initiative / adaptive / entrepreneurial.

Integrity

Honest / ethical / accountable / transparent / responsible / trustworthy / respectful.

Scientific evidence driven

Analytical / rational / objective / factual / attentive.

Development oriented

Educative / continuous learning / transformative.

Consultative

Consultative collaborative / participative / teamwork / engaging.

Productive

Punctual / cost conscious / disciplined / compliant.

Responsive

Courteous / friendly / client need driven / client focused.

Caring

Compassionate / empathy / emotionally intelligent.

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