Chairperson, SAWEA

Biography

Ms Movundlela is a Chief Executive Officer with over 10 years’ experience across varying sectors including renewable energy, defence and audit & advisory. Her renewable experience has included construction, operation & asset management of the West Coast 1 facility in the role of CFO and CEO respectively, playing a pivotal role in the financial close of currently one of the largest renewable projects in South Africa, Kathu Solar Park CSP, and the role as the interim finance lead for Engie Southern Africa. Her commitment to socio-economic sustainability has informed her decision to take on the role of Chairperson of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA). The organisation represents a significant majority of the utility scale IPPs in South Africa and has a principle focus of creating a thriving wind power industry in the country and one that is a major contributor to social, environment and economic security. She is a strong proponent for the development of young talent and she fulfils this through her engagement in various forums and channels.