Board of Directors
BITRI is run by a Board of Directors each elected for a term of three years. They are appointed by the Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology. The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization. They comprise of members from different disciplines such as academia, mining, stock exchange and research.
The day to day running of the organization is lead by the Chief Executive Officer, together with the executive management. The executive management comprise of two Executive Directors and three Directors.
Board Meetings
Board meetings are held quarterly and the schedule is drawn at the beginning of the financial year. The Board has appointed a number of Board Committees to assist in the discharge of its duties. These are; the Human Resources and Governance Committee (HRGC), Research and Development Committee (RDC) and the Finance Risk and Audit Committee.
Board Members
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Board Chairperson
Professor Eric Garfunkel
Professor Eric Garfunkel has been appointed the BITRI Board Chairperson with effect
Deputy Chairperson
Mr Geoffery Mahlaka
Mr. Geoffrey Mahlaka is currently the Corporate Secretary of Minerals Development Company
RDC Chairperson
Professor Rejoice Tsheko
Prof. Rejoice Tsheko is an Associate Professor of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
FRAC Chairperson
Ms. Mpho Lynn Mogasha
Ms. Mpho Mogasha is currently the Head of Finance & Administration at
HRGC Chairperson
Ms Keleabetswe Rampole
Ms Keleabetswe Rampole has over six years of professional experience in academia,
Member
Mr Vincent Phemelo Rapoo
Mr. Vincent Phemelo Rapoo has over sixteen years working experience in various
Member
Dr Tiro Molebatsi
Dr Tiro Molebatsi is a Principal hydrogeologist and director at aqualogic (PTY)
Member
Ms Mpho L. M. Mangole
Ms. Mpho L. M. Mangole is a highly accomplished Human Resources (HR)
Member
Mr Andrew Gaoitsewe Magashula
Andrew Magashula is the Managing Director at Pure Sanitation Pty Ltd. He
Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio Member)
Professor Shedden Masupe
Professor Shedden Masupe assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer with effect