Giyane Ronald Chauke
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
Transformation & Stakeholder Engagement Manager leading government relations, stakeholder engagement, and BBBEE compliance across complex commercial and community settings. Shapes localisation strategy, CSR, risk management, and dispute resolution while advising internal divisions on transformation issues. Presents issues and recommendations to executive committees and the board, including crisis response tied to strikes, protests, and material stakeholder pressure.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Transformation & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Engen Petroleum Ltd
08.2019 - Current
- Provide the Engen Board with technical and strategic support on all matters pertaining to internal and external stakeholders; lead the government relationship management, proactively engage all Engen’s stakeholders; serve as interface between Engen and its stakeholders; crisis and conflict management relating to existing and emerging material commercial pressures; technical and strategic support to the Head of Transformation on all black and socio-economic development & empowerment (BBBEE) issues; risk management; review of internal policies and draft procedures; advise internal business divisions (HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial Lubricants, Retail, Property, IT, Refinery/Manufacturing) on stakeholder and transformation issues and techniques; Implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a key business driver; Development of Engen’s Localisation Strategy & its ultimate implementation; facilitate the establishment of community and business engagement forums; manage community protests and serve as the lead Negotiator during strikes; problem solving and dispute resolution on all complaints lodged by stakeholders on socio-economic transformation matters; Enforcement of compliance with BBBEE prescripts by Engen’s business divisions Compile reports and present at the Engen Management Committee (MC) chaired by Group CEO and Board sub-committees.
Head: Energy Portfolio
Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) – Civil Society Organization (CSO)
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Provision of consulting, technical and strategic to OUTA Board of Directors; investigate and analyse cases of corruption, maladministration & wasteful/ fruitless expenditure in the public sector; hold those responsible for wrong doing accountable and open civil or criminal cases against them; serve as a Media spokesman for OUTA on energy matters; compile comprehensive submissions on energy policy matters and deliver presentations at public hearings on behalf of OUTA supporters and the general public; conduct research on energy policy; advise government on policy rationality; serve as the voice of the voiceless in energy matters, especially on electricity price increases and their impact on ordinary people. Attend and present at Parliament’s Portfolio Committees on Energy & Public Enterprises; Compile and deliver presentations at national and international conferences on energy matters and on the role of civil society in the energy sector. Serve as Resident Technical Advisor by providing and proposing solutions to ordinary members of the public and corporate (especially the media) about energy, especially electricity supply problems and challenges; Serve as an Activist on all energy matters that affect ordinary citizens.
- Resigned – (head-hunted), offered a permanent position in the petroleum company with better financial rewards.
Chief Operations Officer
Southern African Youth Movement (SAYM) – NGO
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Strategic, Operations, Human Resources, a Programmes/Projects, Knowledge, IT & Financial Management; oversee the day-to-day running of the non-governmental organization; Strategic and technical advisory services to the Board; Research; technical support to programme and project implementation; Professional Mentoring and Coaching of the youth and young entrepreneurs. Discharge responsibilities of this position as and when required, including business development and fund raising.
- Resigned – the NGO did not have sufficient funding to cover the personnel costs, so we reached a mutual separation arrangement with the Executive Director and OUTA offered me position as an Advisor to the Board.
Head of Economic Infrastructure Planning & Delivery
Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Implementation of the Township Economy Revitalization Strategy (TER); Project management for both the establishment of new and refurbishment of existing township industrial parks/hubs. Technical and strategic advisory services to the GDED on the transformation, modernization and industrialization of the Gauteng economy. Mentoring and coaching emerging entrepreneurs from historically disadvantages communities (townships). Budget and supply chain management of contractors providing construction services to the GDED on the development of economic infrastructure. Oversight of infrastructure projects at the industrial and special economic development zones in Gauteng.
- Resigned – suffered undue political pressure and refused to get involved in unethical behaviour (not willing to compromise my integrity) then an irretrievable breakdown in relationship with the leadership of the GDED became apparent. I then decided to work as an Independent Consultant and provide technical and strategic advisory services to corporates and individuals (as a professional Business Coach and Mentor).
Head of Department: Electricity Regulatory Reform
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Administration and Management of Transmission and Distribution Grid Codes, review and evaluation of Eskom’s annual Transmission Planning Strategy, Risk Management; review regulatory frameworks and align them with latest developments in the overall electricity industry from both supply and demand perspectives by also factoring the legislative implications; provide strategic support to the tariff methodology development and review; engage policy makers and other key players in government to influence the policy direction in the energy sector; provide strategic and technical advice to the board of social research to ascertain the impact of regulatory frameworks, decisions and analysis on the broad macroeconomic variables in the overall economy; investment and project appraisal/analysis, facilitate investment in electricity distribution infrastructure; infrastructure planning and maintenance, serve as a regulatory specialist and provide constructive inputs into the overall legislative frameworks; provide support to the Ministry of Energy in the restructuring of the overall electricity industry; represent the Energy Regulator at regional forums (such as the Southern African Power Pool, African Forum of Utility Regulators, Regional Energy Regulators Association and continue to advise the Ministry of Finance on fossil fuel subsidies and price volatility at the G-20 conventions), electricity industry value chain analysis, promote access energy project developers to the grid, and manage staff complement of 5 specialists and an operational budget of R6 million for the department; serve in the management committee (ManCo) of the organization and act as an Executive Manager as and when required. Coaching emerging small micro and medium (SMME) entrepreneurs.
- Resigned – I received a job offer at same level closer to home.
Director (Energy & Telecoms - Public Finance)
National Treasury (South Africa)
03.2007 - 09.2010
- Urban Development & Infrastructure Planning Provide strategic support to the National Departments of Communications and Energy in preparing budgets and budget documentation; analyse these departments budget submissions and budgets and contributions to budget documentation (i.e. inputs to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Budget Review & Estimates of National Expenditure); participate in relevant budget processes including roll-over requests; adjustment estimates; budget structures; advise on expenditure trends; managed budgets amounting to R7,65 billion and a staff complement of 5; infrastructure planning and finance; review of provincial transfers by the departments; initiate and support budget reform in the departments and public entities; monitor and support implementation of the PFMA and DORA in national departments and public entities; advise on implementation and interpretation of the Treasury Regulations and monitoring thereof; undertake in-year analysis of expenditure trends (early warning system); analysis of service delivery in the sector and relationship to government priorities. Provide policy analysis and advice to the Ministry of Finance, National Treasury and the relevant parties on issues related to the activities of the National Departments of Communications & Energy; facilitate appropriate policy costing; contribute to policy discussions to improve service delivery and contribute to overall corporate governance policy reviews; risk analysis, initiate Communications and Energy project discussions to contribute to economic growth; analysis of the overall energy industry value chain (i.e. electricity, coal, upstream and downstream gas + petroleum sector analysis, renewable, investment in production and consumption data analysis renewable energy, etc.); compile submissions and write reports including drafting and responding to Cabinet memoranda; Presentations to various stakeholders and Act as Chief Director from time to time.
- Resigned – (head-hunted), received an offer to serve at more senior level as Head of Department at the Energy Regulator with better financial rewards.
Acting Researcher to support Board Member responsible for Petroleum Pipelines Regulation
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Undertake research to provide strategic input to the decision making process of the Petroleum Regulatory Authority on all matters relating to the petroleum pipelines regulatory function by undertaking benchmark studies; compile reports; attend Sub- Committee meetings; attend NERSA Board meetings and also serve as a scribe during the absenceia of the Board Secretary; manage own budget; give input to the drafting of rules and regulations within the sector; participate in conducting public hearings on regulatory matters and licensing issues; enforce regulatory compliance by the petroleum licensees by ensuring that they comply with the licence conditions; management of consultants; compile submissions and write reports about findings as well as making presentations to various audiences.
- SECONDMENT
Policy Researcher
National Electricity Regulator (NER)
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Policy formulation, monitoring and analysis. Conduct research and write articles (includes publication in the NER Quarterly Journal). Issues engaged in : Drafted Procurement Management Policy; National Free Basic Services Task Team member; Draft Free Basic Electricity regulation policy; Drafted the NERSA Cellular phone policy; Drafted Asset Management Policy; Undertook various policy reviews and legislation. Evaluated the EEDSM policy; and Stakeholder Policy Input Report on Eskom multi-year price determination; presentations; compile reports and submissions for consideration by the Management Committee (ManCo) and the NERSA Board.
- Reason for leaving: Seconded to the Office of the Board Member responsible for the national regulation of the petroleum pipelines industry.
Principal Energy Officer (Programme/Project Manager)
Department of Minerals and Energy (DME)
06.2003 - 02.2005
- Project management; draw project specifications (terms Of reference; enforce BEE compliance by service providers/consultants; project monitoring and evaluation; project site inspections; serve as Project Manager for Coal Discard and Coal Resources and Reserves Inventory; Carbon sequestration in South Africa; serve as Committee Administrator for various National Steering Committees established for project implementation purposes; managed own budget worth R28,4 million and ±150 part-time project staff complement; contract and procurement management; policy analysis and implementation of approved interventions; make presentations as part of the stakeholder management process; compile submissions and write comprehensive reports for utilization by management.
- Resigned - Received a better offer at a NERSA for a higher position
Education
Standard 10 (Grade 12) - undefined
Macema Commercial High
01-1989
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Degree - undefined
University of South Africa (Graduate School of Business Leadership in collaboration with the Keynes Milton University, London, UK)
01-2014
Management Advancement Programme (MAP) Certificate - undefined
University of Witwatersrand (Wits Business School)
01-2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQ6) (Honours) - undefined
University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
01-2005
B. Com Degree - undefined
University of Pretoria (former Vista University)
01-1995
Skills
Stakeholder engagement
Government relations
Transformation strategy
Crisis communication
Board reporting
Public affairs
Corporate affairs
Media relations
Community engagement
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Advanced Excel
Advanced PowerPoint
MS Project
Affiliations
- Current Member of the Board of Trustees of Engen Petroleum Limited’s Pension & Provident Fund – 01 May 2020 to date
- Regional Energy Regulators’ Association – Chair of Technical Regulation subcommittee between 01/04/2012 to 30/09/2015
- Board Member of the Fossil Fuel Foundation of Southern Africa from – October 2004 to date;
- Lead representative of South African Government via the Ministry of Finance at the G20 conventions, especially on energy policy and regulation matters – May 2009 to 30/09/2010; South African Grid Code Advisory Committee – lead member of NERSA – 10/10/2010 to 30/09/2015;
- Industry Expert Team – lead member of NERSA since October 2010 to 30/09/2015;
- Member of the IDTT, Inter-Ministerial Committee on Energy – serve in the working groups dealing with the Country Plan, EEDSM, EDI Restructuring, Effect on the poor, Renewables, etc.
- Lead Member (National Treasury rep) in the South African National Energy Association;
- Lead Member (NT) of the National Electricity Emergency Response Team (NERT) and its Working Groups since January 2008 to 2010;
- Lead National Treasury representative in the Task Team aimed at developing and implementing a turn-around strategy for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) since May 2009 to 30/09/2010 and the Broadcasting Digital Migration National Working Group;
- Tradeable Renewable Energy Certificates (TREC) National Task Team – June 2007 to 2010; Lead Member of NERSA at the South African Energy Association – March 2005 to 30 Sept 2015;
- Member of the South African Bureau of Standards on Low smoke fuels – August 2003 to Feb 2005;
- Council Member of the Fossil Fuel Foundation of Southern Africa – June 2003 to date;
- Member of the National Task Team on the provision of Free Basic Services – March 2005 to 2011;
- South African Wind Energy Programme (SAWEP) National Task Team – February 2008 to 2011; and
- Member of the SAMREC – JSE, Mining Task Team on codes of reporting – July 2003 to February 2005.
Interests
Reading, going to church, listening to music, jogging, watching sport, travelling
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (ACHIEVEMENTS)
Mentoring and Coaching Young/Emerging Entrepreneurs – The Innovation Hub Mentorship Programme since 2012 to date., Best Project Manager of the Year – received a Rising Star Award from the Minister of Minerals and Energy for exceptional performance – December 2004., Authored a published article in the NERSA Quarterly Journal on “Paradigm shift in Regulatory Policies within the Electricity sector” – the global perspective - 2005., Seconded to work in the Office of the Board Member: Petroleum Pipelines Regulation due to exceptional performance as a Policy Researcher in the energy sector – October 2005., Recognized representative of National Treasury in Forums of engagement – i.e. Conferences; Workshops; Seminars – always invited as Speaker – ongoing basis., Minister of Finance gave positive written remarks about the contributions I make to the national policy development framework through constructive inputs into the compilation of Cabinet Memoranda for the Minister’s use at Cabinet on various policy development options during Committee meetings – during 2008., Positively influencing the national energy policy direction and witness many of my inputs being approved by Cabinet without questioning due to way in which the details and analysis was comprehensively outlined with recommended alternative courses of action., Successfully represented South Africa in the G-20 international committee on energy subsidies and was instrumental in the establishment of the G-20 Energy Working Group., Successfully represented South Africa and National Treasury by presenting and giving media interviews at both local and international conferences without bringing the country into disrepute., Delivered presentations at ±35 national and international conferences.
Other Short Courses
- Training by Malaysian Petronas Group:
- A. Cyber Security – Human Firewall (Platinum Belt)
- B. Anti Corruption and Bribery
- C. Competition Law
- D. Sanctions
- E. Export Control
- Public Sector Management, Governance & Fiscal Sustainability Techniques (Washington DC, USA)
- Accredited Assessor – with 15 credits, Level 5, ID No. 115753 (Accreditation No. ETDP9963);
- Renewable Energy Policy Training by United States Agency for International Development;
- Regulatory Impact Analysis: Methodology for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Regulations (Washington DC, USA);
- PURC/World Bank International Training Program on Utility Regulation and Strategy (University of Florida, USA);
- Practicing Leadership in a Political Environment (University of Florida, USA);
- Managing Regulatory Reform in the Energy and Water Sectors (University of Stellenbosch);
- Performance Budgeting and Financial Management Programme;
- Project Management for Non-Project Managers;
- Coal Management and Marketing (University of Witwatersrand);
- Coal, Coke and Carbon Materials (University of Witwatersrand); and
- Business Process Benchmarking
Timeline
Transformation & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Engen Petroleum Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Head: Energy Portfolio
Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) – Civil Society Organization (CSO)
11.2017 - 02.2020
Chief Operations Officer
Southern African Youth Movement (SAYM) – NGO
01.2017 - 09.2017
Head of Economic Infrastructure Planning & Delivery
Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
10.2015 - 07.2016
Head of Department: Electricity Regulatory Reform
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
10.2010 - 09.2015
Director (Energy & Telecoms - Public Finance)
National Treasury (South Africa)
03.2007 - 09.2010
Acting Researcher to support Board Member responsible for Petroleum Pipelines Regulation
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
10.2005 - 02.2007
Policy Researcher
National Electricity Regulator (NER)
03.2005 - 10.2005
Principal Energy Officer (Programme/Project Manager)
Department of Minerals and Energy (DME)
06.2003 - 02.2005
B. Com Degree - undefined
University of Pretoria (former Vista University)
Post Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQ6) (Honours) - undefined
University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
Management Advancement Programme (MAP) Certificate - undefined
University of Witwatersrand (Wits Business School)
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Degree - undefined
University of South Africa (Graduate School of Business Leadership in collaboration with the Keynes Milton University, London, UK)
Standard 10 (Grade 12) - undefined
Macema Commercial High