Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister
Mr GS Mantashe

Minister
Dr KD Ramokgopa

Deputy Minister
Mrs SJ Graham-Maré

Deputy Minister
Ms PS Mgcina

Director General
Mr J Mbele

The ministries of Electricity and Energy will be merged, and there will be a separate ministry of Mineral and Petroleum Resources after the 2024 General Elections.

The details of the Ministers and Deputy Ministers have been updated after the 2024 General Elections. The details of other officials will be updated as it becomes available.

Minister:

Mr Gwede Samson Mantashe (Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources) (ANC)

Dr Kgosientso David Ramokgopa (Minister of Electricity and Energy) (ANC)

Deputy Minister:

Mrs Samantha Jane Graham-Maré (Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy) (DA)

Ms Phumzile Sinclatia Mgcina (Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources) (ANC)

Director General:

Mr Jacob Mbele

Chief of Staff:

Mr George Lekorotsoane (Minister)

Ms Karabo Magagane (Deputy Minister)

Chief Financial Officer:

Ms Yvonne Chetty

Deputy Directors General:

Mr Thabo Kekana (Programmes and Projects)

Mr Tseliso Maqubela (Mineral and Petroleum Regulation)

Mr Zizamele Mbambo (Nuclear)

Ms Hilda Mhlongo (Corporate Services)

Adv Mmadikeledi Moloto (Compliance and Enforcement)

Mr David Msiza (Chief Inspector of Mines)

Ms Buyisiwe Faith Ntokozo Ngcwabe (Mineral Policy and Promotions)

Senior Management:

Ms Thobile Mbatha (Chief Direct: Director General)

Communications Officers:

Mr Makhosonke Buthelezi (Departmental Spokesperson)

Chimwemwe Mwanza

Secretaries:

Ms Mamabefu Modipa (Personal Assistant: DG)

Mr Malwande Nomvalo (Personal Assistant: Deputy Minister)

Ms Vuyelwa Siyeka (Personal Assistant: Minister)

The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them.