Management Team

MR. THEMBELANI GANTSHO
CEO

Thembelani Gantsho is the Chief Executive Officer of Kudumane Manganese Resources. Prior to Kudumane, he was the VP of Mining and Metals at Absa Capital, and he was responsible for several mining and metals clients across various commodities. Thembelani has managed, structured, and executed numerous corporate finance transactions within South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the various executive and senior roles he has held at Absa Capital, Xstrata (now Glencore) and Ernst & Young. He holds a Business Science Honours Degree in Finance from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and PGDip from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).

MR. NALAMOTSE JAN MATSIMANE

ACTING MINE MANAGER

Nalamotse Jan Matsimane joined the KMR team in 2018 and is heading up the Mining Operation. He holds a National Diploma in Mining Engineering and Baccalaureus Technologiae Honours Degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), where he was part of the top 1% (UJ Genius Club) and top 10% (Dean’s List) at the University of Johannesburg. 

Jan is an experienced Mining Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the mining and metals industry, he has experience in operational management, contractor management, and senior management. Before joining KMR, he worked for various sustainable operations, the likes of Umthombo Resources (now Canyon Coal under Menar Group), Anglo American, and United Kalahari of Manganese (UMK).

MS. NOMADLOZI MASHININI
HEAD: LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND COMPANY SECRETARY

Nomadlozi Mashinini joined the KMR team in 2018 and heads up the Legal and Compliance functions as well as being the Company Secretary. She is an admitted attorney and has legal experience across various sectors having worked as a legal advisor in practice, financial, construction and petrochemical industries.

Prior to joining KMR she held various senior roles in listed companies such as Sasol Limited with Company Secretarial experience across various jurisdictions and various businesses. She holds BA and LLB Degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand, a PDBA from the Gordon Institute of Busines Science and a Masters of Busines Administration Degree from the University of Warwick in the UK.

MS. AMELIA JANSEN
FINANCIAL MANAGER

Amelia Jansen joined the KMR team in 2015 and is heading up Finance. She attained her B.Com. Accounting degree with Cum Laude from the University of Johannesburg and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Prior to joining KMR, she held various senior finance roles at the likes of Rand Merchant Bank, Barloworld and Ernst & Young. She brings a wealth of cross-sectional experience from industries such as corporate finance, logistics and insurance.

MR. BHEKI MACHEVE
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Bheki Macheve joined the KMR team in 2012 and is heading up Human Resources. He has managed the transition and development of both open pit and underground mines.

Prior to joining KMR, he held various senior roles at the likes of Anglo Platinum Mines, JIC Mining Services and Xstrata Coal (Glencore). He holds an HR qualification from the University of Johannesburg and Post Graduate Diploma in Management obtained from Regent Business School.  

MR. FERNANDO VOGES
LOGISTICS, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

Fernando Voges joined the KMR team in 2014 and is heading up Sales, Marketing and Logistics. Prior to joining KMR he held various roles specializing in supply chain management, fleet control management, warehousing and distribution as well as the importing and exporting of various goods and commodities.