Chabisi Motloung, Chief Operating Officer of Seriti Green, poised to lead operational excellence in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition. Picture Credit: Seriti Green
By Staff Reporter
Johannesburg : Seriti Green, a leading African renewable energy IPP (independent power producer), is pleased to announce the appointment of Chabisi Motloung as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic appointment underscores Seriti Green’s growing focus on operational delivery as the company advances South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET).
Chabisi brings over 25 years of leadership experience across mining and metals, including senior operational roles at Glencore, Jubilee Metals Group, Samancor, Kumba and the Afarak Group. His track record spans operational excellence, safety leadership, culture transformation and strategic execution – expertise that will now be leveraged to scale Seriti Green’s renewable energy projects from development to operation.
In his new role, Chabisi will oversee day-to-day of the operating facilities, manage recurring electricity revenue and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. He will work closely with Seriti Green’s CEO, CFO and CTO to integrate strategy with operational execution, enabling the company to deliver sustainable energy solutions and strengthen South Africa’s energy security.
Chabisi Motloung, COO, commented: “Joining Seriti Green is an exciting opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s JET. My goal is to ensure that our projects not only deliver renewable energy but also create meaningful socio-economic impact through disciplined execution, ethical leadership and strong stakeholder partnerships.”
Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green, added: “Chabisi’s appointment is a key milestone in our JET journey. As we move from project development to full-scale operations, operational excellence becomes critical. Chabisi’s cross-industry experience and proven leadership will help us translate strategy into tangible energy outcomes for South Africa.”
Seriti Green is entering a pivotal phase in its organisational lifecycle. With Chabisi at the helm of operations, the company is positioned to accelerate renewable energy delivery, scale operations efficiently and ensure operational reliability – hallmarks of a mature, forward-looking energy business committed to the JET.
