IMESA Structure
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Organisational Structure
Council – The Institute shall be governed by a Council with a President at the head thereof, assisted by a Deputy-President and two Vice-Presidents, elected in accordance with chapter 5 of the Constitution.
EXCO – The Executive Committee of the Institute, subject to certain provisions, holds authority over managing and administering the Institute’s and its subsidiaries’ affairs, including financial matters and exercising the Institute’s rights as a shareholder or member in those entities
IMESA President
Mr Geoffrey Tooley was elected as President during the 2024 IMESA conference held at the Grand West in Cape Town and is currently serving a full term until November 2026. He leads the organization, supported by a Deputy-President and two Vice-Presidents, as per the Constitution. Following this term, IMESA will elect a new President for the subsequent term.
IMESA Executive Committee
In accordance with IMESA’s Constitution, members are elected to fill the following Executive Committee portfolios:
• The President
• The Deputy-President
• The Operations Vice-President
• The Technical Vice-President
• The Operations Directors (representing each of the active (6) Operations Portfolios as indicated in the By-laws on Operations Portfolios)
• The Technical Directors (representing each of the active (4) Technical Divisions described in the By-laws on Technical Divisions)
• A new president is elected every two years.
EXCO Members : 2024-2026
Back row, from left: G Clunnie, R Kasserchun, C Swart, L Naude, J Basson, Moeketsi Mohlabi, Geoff Tooley, J Koegelenberg, J A du Plessis, B Govender & T Hlabela
Front row, from left: V Gxagxama, S Mjwara, B Soni
EXCO Committee Members & Portfolios
| Portfolio | Member |
|---|---|
| President | Geoff Tooley |
| Deputy President | Sibusiso Mjwara |
| Vice President - Technical | Vuyani Gxagxama |
| Vice President - Operations | Moeketsi Mohlabi |
| Ops Director - Conferences | Randeer Kasserchun |
| Ops Director - Constitution, By Laws & | Leon Naude |
| Ops Director - Finance | Jannie Koegelenberg |
| Ops Director - Head Office Support | Balan Govender |
| Ops Director - IMESA Pty | Gavin Clunnie |
| Ops Director - Marketing & Comm | Jeanine Du Preez |
| Ops Director - Young Professionals | Bhavna Soni |
| Tech Director - Asset & Business Mgnt | Thabo Hlabela |
| Tech Director - Environment | Christo Swart |
| Tech Director - Infrastructure | Johan Basson |
| Tech Director - Training and Skills Dev | Kobus Du Plessis |
| IMESA Secretary / Head Office Manager | Mrs I Botton |
IMESA Past Presidents
IMESA Council
In accordance with IMESA’s Constitution, members are elected to fill the following Executive Committee portfolios:
• The President
• The Deputy-President
• The Operations Vice-President
• The Technical Vice-President
• The Operations Directors
• The Technical Directors ex-official members
•Regional Council Members representing various Branches and the representatives for Affiliate, Associate and Graduate membership categories.
Council Members : 2024-2026
Back row, from left: A Skwebu, L Francis , A Cronje, R Nell, G Clunnie, C Swart, L Naude, T Mavhungu, J Basson, L Tyers, Moeketsi Mohlabi, G Tooley, J Koegelenberg, K Maphoto, T Hlabela, J A du Plessis, B Govender, A Nandlal, K Govender & P Mbhele.
Front row, from left: R Kasserchun, V Gxagxama, S Mjwara (President, B Soni, P Muke, M Fosa & Z Mazibuko.
Council Members & Portfolios
| Portfolio | Member |
|---|---|
| President | Geoff Tooley |
| Deputy President | Sibusiso Mjwara |
| Vice President - Technical | Vuyani Gxagxama |
| Vice President - Operations | Moeketsi Mohlabi |
| Ops Director - Conferences | Randeer Kasserchun |
| Ops Director - Constitution, By Laws & | Leon Naude |
| Ops Director - Finance | Jannie Koegelenberg |
| Ops Director - Head Office Support | Balan Govender |
| Ops Director - IMESA Pty | Gavin Clunnie |
| Ops Director - Marketing & Comm | Jeanine Du Preez |
| Ops Director - Young Professionals | Bhavna Soni |
| Tech Director - Asset & Business Mgnt | Thabo Hlabela |
| Tech Director - Environment | Christo Swart |
| Tech Director - Infrastructure | Johan Basson |
| Tech Director - Training and Skills Dev | Kobus Du Plessis |
| Regional Council Representative | Ryan Nell (Chair) |
| Regional Council Representative | Deon McQuirk |
| Regional Council Representative | Oliver Ive |
| Regional Council Representative | Ayanda Skwebu |
| Regional Council Representative | Lyle Francis (Chair) |
| Regional Council Representative | Nicholas Barnard |
| Regional Council Representative | Joseph Tsatsire |
| Regional Council Representative | Zithulele Mazibuko (Chair) |
| Regional Council Representative | Ashan Nandlal |
| Regional Council Representative | Precious Mbhele |
| Regional Council Representative | Theo Wilcox |
| Regional Council Representative | Andrew Mather |
| Regional Council Representative | Sinenhlanhla Chamane |
| Regional Council Representative | Kwena Maphoto (Chair) |
| Regional Council Representative | Cedric Mphagi |
| Regional Council Representative | Annaline Cronje |
| Regional Council Representative | Isaac Marate |
| Regional Council Representative | Kubendran Govender |
| Regional Council Representative | Bongile Mdutyulwa |
| Regional Council Representative | Teniel Ramjogi |
| Regional Council Representative | Matseliso Fosa |
| Regional Council Representative | Thendo Mavhungu |
| Regional Council Representative | Andre Keyser (Chair) |
| Regional Council Representative | Lindsay Mooiman |
| Regional Council Representative | Princess Muke (Chair) |
| Regional Council Representative | Emmarentia Stipp |
| Regional Council Representative | Jade de Leeuw |
| Regional Council Representative | Clyde Koen |
| Council Representative - Graduate | Linda Tyers |
| Council Representative - Graduate | Khomotso Mdhluli |
| Council Representative - Graduate | Khodani Tshovhote |
| Council Representative - Graduate | Matthew Hills |