With over a decade of experience in real estate and facilities management, Batabile Sibaca is a trailblazer renowned for his innovation, integrity, and leadership. His career is a testament to his unwavering dedication to excellence, particularly within the realms of real estate, facilities management, and the broader built environment.

Batabile’s journey began with a passion for sustainability and innovation, driving him to transform the industry through strategic and visionary initiatives. From overseeing daily operations to crafting ground-breaking strategies, he has consistently demonstrated an ability to nurture and build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and clients.

His management and leadership style is distinguished by his deep empathy and commitment to listening. Batabile believes that true leadership is about empowering others, aligning with their values, and inspiring them to achieve their best.

Batabile is driven by a mission to create a meaningful impact across Africa. His focus on strategic real estate solutions, proactive maintenance, IoT innovations, and sustainability reflects his commitment to advancing the built environment.

When reflecting on his legacy and leadership purpose, Batabile shares, “My legacy isn’t just about success; it’s about transformation, integrity, and inspiration. I see it as a calling to make a significant difference.”

Johan Burger, a dedicated Board Member and Vice Chairman at SAFMA, holds a BSc. Building Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. Johan's professional journey began with major Civil Engineering & Building Construction projects for a prominent blue-chip company. He later diversified into Project Management and Construction Management, overseeing substantial multimillion-Rand projects within the SADAC region. His expertise further extends to Property Development, Property Management, IFM, and Operational Management.

Before establishing his successful consultancy practice, Johan served in Executive Management, overseeing the full IFM and operational management for a multi-billion-rand industrial estate and mixed-use development. His earlier experiences include pivotal roles in large financial companies, contributing to the setup of data centres, office fit-outs, and telecommunications facilities.

As the founder of a Strategic Facilities Management Consulting practice focusing on CRES FM consulting, Johan has consulted for bundled services providers, major insurance companies, and significant players in mining and education.

Johan's goals for SAFMA showcase a commitment to professional recognition, membership growth, and collaboration with major industry bodies for the overall benefit of SAFMA members. He aims to develop a robust strategy for SAFMA, both in the short and long term, incorporating PESTLE reviews. Johan is dedicated to fostering closer collaboration with the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure (DPW&I) regarding facilities management, IFM, and PPP opportunities. He also seeks discussions with the DPW&I regarding various National Government Departments, creating more opportunities for IFM SAFMA members.

His focused dedication to SAFMA led Johan to resign from the SAPOA National Council and the Executive of the Chamber of Business. As Vice Chairman, he works closely with General Manager Marianne Botes and her team, also chairing the conference committee for the annual SAFMA conferences. Johan Burger's wealth of experience and strategic vision significantly contribute to SAFMA's initiatives.

Jocobeth Chikaonda currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Imvelo Concession Company, a key partner with the South African Government in a public-private partnership. In this role, she oversees the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of a sustainable green building for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment. Jocobeth brings extensive experience, having previously served as an Investment Manager/Deal Transactor, Project Finance Advisor, and Financial Accountant in various sector-wide investment companies in South Africa. Her professional journey has taken her across Sub-Saharan Africa, engaging directly and indirectly in diverse business sectors.

Beyond her role on the SAFMA Board, Jocobeth has demonstrated leadership in both executive and non-executive capacities on numerous South African listed and unlisted company boards. Her involvement spans sectors such as Financial Services, Asset Management, Renewables, Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. On the SAFMA Board, she spearheads the portfolio focused on Professionalization. Together with the board, her goal is to elevate SAFMA to a full-fledged Council under the Council for the Built Environment, aiming to professionalize the Facilities Management industry.

Nirvani Singh, the Director of Marketing at SAFMA, brings over 30 years of experience in the Property Industry, with a significant focus on Facilities Management spanning 25 years. Her diverse background includes roles in telecommunications, media, retail, and government sectors. Nirvani is a highly qualified professional, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Cape Town, an Honours degree, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Stellenbosch. She is also recognised as an Accredited Facilities Professional.

In her role as Director of Marketing, Nirvani takes charge of planning and executing marketing strategies to promote SAFMA's mission, vision, and values. Her responsibilities include active involvement in developing creative campaigns and events aimed at raising awareness and funds for SAFMA. Additionally, she plays a key role in shaping SAFMA's brand identity and managing its reputation across various channels, including the website, social media, email, and print. Nirvani is also engaged in organizing SAFMA events, notably the annual conference, contributing to the association's overall growth and success.

Rowland, a distinguished board member of SAFMA and Director of the Regional Chapter, brings over 28 years of managerial experience within the engineering, facilities, and property sectors. With a rich educational background, including an MBA from the University of Leicestershire (2003), ILM 7 (2021), a Government Certificate of Competency (1993), a Wireman’s License (1992), a National Higher Technical Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (1991), and a Millwright Trade Test (1990), Rowland's expertise is unparalleled.

In 2018, Rowland joined the CBRE Excellerate group as the MD of CBRE Excellerate Facilities Management for Sub-Saharan African territories, showcasing his commitment to advancing the industry. In 2021, he assumed the role of CBRE Excellerate Africa Business Development Director. Rowland's leadership extends beyond his corporate roles; he serves as a SAFMA board member with the specific portfolio of Director of the Regional Chapter.

His professional journey reflects an exceptional understanding of construction technology and mechanical and electrical concepts, enabling him to develop the most cost-effective solutions for clients. With an in-depth comprehension of procedures and protocols across various African countries, Rowland efficiently navigates business development in diverse environments.

Rowland's goal within SAFMA is clear – to increase membership throughout all regions and actively engage current members. His strategic vision, coupled with a wealth of experience and a robust educational background, positions Rowland as a key contributor to SAFMA's mission and growth.

Sibusiso (Sbu) Nkabinde, currently serving as the Group Executive: Operations and Sales at Servest and Chief Commercial Officer, has been elected to the stakeholder management portfolio of the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA). With over 18 years of experience in relationship management, marketing, sales, operations management, and business development within the facilities management industry, Sibusiso brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

As a leader at Servest, one of Africa's largest black-owned facilities management companies, employing over 19,000 colleagues across 11,000 sites in eight African countries, Sibusiso has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to driving strategic objectives and business growth. His previous roles, including Group Operations Executive at Servest, Group CIO at Edcon, and positions at Standard Bank and BCX, have equipped him with a profound understanding of operational efficiencies, strategic networking, and enhancing customer experiences.

Sibusiso has completed his MBA at Henley Business School. He is enthusiastic about contributing to SAFMA's mission, leveraging his experience and skills to further the growth and success of the facilities management sector.

In his new responsibilities within SAFMA, Sibusiso expresses eagerness to collaborate closely with colleagues in the FM industry, aiming to identify ways to support each other in achieving shared objectives. His leadership, commitment, and strategic vision make him a valuable addition to SAFMA's stakeholder management portfolio.

Hendrik Wannenburg is a creative and innovative Facilities Management and IT professional with 30 years of experience across a broad range of consulting, business analyst and management functions in industries such as Facilities Management, Telecommunications, Banking, IT, Petrochemical, Aerospace and the Military.

Hendrik has a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and has completed an Executive Development Programmed at Wits Business School. Hendrik’s previous employment was at Bidvest Facilities Management where he served as Senior Manager: Compliance for a period of 23 years. At Bidvest Facilities Management, he was responsible for the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001 and OSHAS 18001 / ISO 45001 standards since 2008. He oversaw the development of an Integrated Management System that incorporates these standards and risk management principles into a single comprehensive system that integrates seamlessly into daily operations yet remains compliant to the individual standards. He was also Senior Manager: Building Management System Integration for the last 5 years of tenure at Bidvest Facilities Management. This responsibility ran concurrently with his responsibilities as Senior Manager: Compliance.

He is currently serving on ISO/SABS TC267, a Technical Committee that developed the South African National Standard (SANS 1752) for Facilities Management and contributes towards the ongoing development of the International Standards Organization (ISO) 41001 FM Standard.

He is also a Director at SAFMA (South African Facilities Management Association) and a lecturer at the Academy for Facilities Management (A4FM), where he is teaching FM Information Systems at NQF level 6 and Building Maintenance at NQF level 5.

John is a Civil Engineer and Specialist Advisor in Facilities Management, Public Private Partnerships, infrastructure development and management consulting in the built environment.

He started his career as a consulting civil engineer involved in infrastructure development and then spent thirteen years with BP. John was with Turner & Townsend for eighteen years consulting on a variety of infrastructure and immovable asset development and management commissions for both the Public and Private sectors. On retiring from Turner & Townsend he Joined J Maynard in the Independent Power Producer (IPP) office managing the Cogeneration Programme and then moved back into FM and PPP consulting.

John has consulted to Government, parastatals and the Private Sector on Strategic Asset Management, programme management, infrastructure development, Strategic Facilities Management, outsourcing and insourcing of Facilities Management services and PPPs. He has been and still is involved on many of the accommodation PPPs in Southern and Central Africa covering a range of different types of immovable assets.

John advises Public and Private sector clients on strategic facilities management, organisational structuring and operations and has sound management experience in large facility portfolios using both insourced and outsourced service delivery models.

He has advised Government on a number of PPPs in Uganda, Australia, Botswana and South Africa, was a member of the Review Committee for the development of the Standardised Provisions for PPPS and the recent World Bank review of PPPs in South Africa commissioned by National Treasury. He has presented at numerous seminars on asset development, Facilities Management, facilities procurement using alternative funding mechanisms including PPPs and Contract Management using Design Build or Design Build Operate and Maintain (DBOM) contracts.

Ronald is a seasoned Facilities Manager with over a decade of experience in the facilities management industry. As the Director of SAFMA, he oversees the Education portfolio, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry through education and training initiatives.

With a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with high-profile clients, Ronald ensures that their facilities are managed with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness. His expertise covers a broad range of services, including building maintenance, energy management, Soft and Hard services..

Ronald's hands-on approach to problem-solving and his ability to coordinate cross-functional teams have established him as a leader in delivering exceptional service. His experience includes serving as Key Account Manager, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards across multiple regions, and overseeing operations management for a major international corporation. These roles have provided him with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in managing large-scale facilities and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Ronald is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the facilities management industry by actively pursuing ongoing training and professional development. He continually updates his knowledge in essential areas, including renewable energy systems and Occupational Health & Safety, ensuring that he remains at the forefront of industry advancements

As the Director of SAFMA's Education portfolio, Ronald is deeply committed to advancing the facilities management profession through education and training. He plays a crucial role in the NQF 6 FM qualification,  recognized by the QCTO. His dedication to education reflects his passion for empowering the next generation of facilities management professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the industry.

Jeanette Manana is a Divisional Head: Facilities Management for the South African Reserve Bank. she spent the first 10 years of her career in different government departments where she learned the primary functions of facilities management, security and occupational health and safety.

She exited the government space and then joined a parastatal in 2013 as a Deputy Director: Corporate Services, where she worked on more strategic objectives. She has implemented IT systems, delivered on a number of projects been a member of a number of Infrastructure and IT steering committees, including budget committees.

She has been in a Senior Management position for the past 6 years since 2016 in the Banking and Regulatory environment being the South African Reserve Bank as a Divisional Head: Facilities. She is responsible for 3 areas being Facilities Management, Property Management and Hospitality and Conferencing Services, responsible for 3 Managers and 103 staff members and all SARB Portfolio of properties. Through her desire to enhance a more governance experience, she took up the Board membership role in 2020 in the Standards Portfolio.

Nathanial Reddy, with over 20 years in the built environment, is the Director of Super Man Industries (Pty) Ltd (""SMI""). SMI, a multi-disciplinary firm, focuses on Turnkey Solutions, Transaction Advisory, and Development Management, boasting a project value exceeding ZAR250 billion. Nathanial also serves as Chairman of the South African Facilities Management Association (""SAFMA"") and is a Director at the Global Facilities Management Association (GlobalFM).

Known for business acumen and integrity, Nathanial leads with strong interpersonal skills and organizational finesse. Despite his extensive background, he maintains a light-hearted approach, navigating challenges with ease.

Committed to sustainable development, Nathanial contributes voluntarily, holding critical roles in SAFMA, GlobalFM, and the South African Property Sector Charter Council. His expertise spans Transaction Advisory, Facilities Management, Turnkey Property Development, and more, making him adept at leading teams throughout complex built environment projects.

With a Bachelor of Science in Property Development and key memberships in professional societies like ""ACPM"" and ""RICS,"" Nathanial also serves as the Executive Manager: Strategic Asset Development at PRASA, overseeing Rail Signalling and Infrastructure projects valued at ZAR30-40 billion. His role extends to the National Strategic Asset Development Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme, involving the procurement of new rolling stock with a projected investment of ZAR120-130 billion. Nathanial's diverse contributions reflect his dedication to positive change in the built environment and society

Steven Molloy is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in Facilities Management across both public and private sectors, including telecoms, industrial, transport, and education. He currently serves as a SAFMA board member, Chief Engineer at Gauteng COGTA, and Chairman of the SABS Technical Committee on Facilities Management.

His expertise spans a range of core skills, including facilities management, project and contract management, technical maintenance oversight, and performance management. Throughout his career, Steven has worked in various sectors, including provincial and local government (COGTA, GDARD), education (Wits, Johannesburg, Limpopo universities), transport (Rea Vaya, Ekurhuleni BRT, SAA), telecoms (Vodacom, Telkom, AT&T), and industrial/energy (Eskom, Tongaat Hulletts, SA PVC Cables).