Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)

Overview Management Financial

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) was split into the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) after the 2024 General Elections. All information displayed here is historical information of the 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

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

Chief Financial Officer:: Ms Yvonne Chetty

Deputy Directors General:: Mr Thabo Kekana (Energy Programmes and Projects); Mr Tseliso Maqubela (Minerals and Petroleum Regulation); Mr Zizamele Mbambo (Nuclear Energy Regulation and Management); Ms Hilda Mhlongo (Corporate Services); Adv Mmadikeledi Moloto (Compliance and Enforcement); Mr David Msiza (Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate); Ms Ntokozo Nzimande (Mining, Minerals and Energy Policy Development)

Senior Management:: Ms Thobile Mbatha (Chief Direct: Director General)

Communications Officers:: Chimwemwe Mwanza; Ms Lerato Ntsoko

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.