The Minerals and Energy Education Training Institute (MEETI) aims to contribute to improving the development and implementation process of public policies in the minerals and energy sectors by enhancing the knowledge of stakeholders about the management of the industry, potential risk factors and about compliance requirements with the new legislation.

MEETI is a training institute which:

·    Provides training accredited and recorded with SAQA. […MQA and ISO certified]

·    Delivers courses that are compatible with the National Qualifications Framework.

·    Offers customized, focused events of concern to the leadership in the industry, government and labour.

·    Promotes access to courses for historically disadvantages South Africans.

In 1998, both the white paper on Minerals and Mining Policy and the white Paper on Energy policy for the Republic of South Africa were released. These two policy documents started significant post-apartheid restructuring change by shifting policy focus towards people issues. The aim is to improve social and economic equity and environmental sustainability, as well as to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the South African Economy.

The policy process and subsequent implementation have identified a lack of capacity for delivery and gaps in knowledge about the structure and management of the industry among all role players: government, labor and business, as well as less organised parties, such as NGOs, small entrepreneurs and communities. Capacity enhancement within the minerals and energy sectors is vital for the success of policy implementation and economic development of South Africa.

Since it's inception twelve years ago, MEETI has been a part of these policy processes by providing much needed education in policy, legislation and industrial management. Through focused training programmes aimed at the new generation of policy makers and managers in the energy and mineral sectors, MEETI has contributed to better appreciation and understanding of the complexities of the social and economic development of the country and the SADC region.

Legal Status

MEETI is legally registered as a non-for-profit trust and is governed by a board of trustees representing various stakeholders. MEETI is also registered as a non profit organization with the Department of Social Development.

Accreditation

MEETI is ISO9001 and MQA certified.

Board of Trustees

Dr. Rod Crompton - National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Mr. Marcel Golding - Hosken Consolidated Investments
Mr. Jayandra Govender - Ditsela
Mr. Mike Salamon - Independant
Ms. Ntsiki Mbonol - BHP Billiton
Ms. Busi Mabuza - Independant
Mr. Jesse Maluleke - Consultant
Mr. Pre Rungasamy - Anglo American Corp.
Dr. Manny Singh - Development Corporation, CEF
Mr. Ecliff Tantsi - National Union of Mineworkers
Ms. Cynthia Reynders – MEETI CEO

Funding

Previously generous contributions to MEETI have been made by a number of South African companies and institutions in the energy and mineral sectors, such as Anglo American Chairman's Fund, BHP Billiton Development trust, BP, Anglo Platinum, Kelvin Power, Kuyasa Mining,Kumba, Sasol, Shell, Avmin and others.

MEETI has also received project funding from international donor agencies such as the Royal Netherlands Government and Norad. Additional funds are generated from course fees and contract work.

Lecturers

Experts from government, trade unions and private sector companies, universities and research institutions are invited to lecture, and to discuss with course participants the essential concepts in policy and industry management in the minerals and energy sectors.

Previous lecturers have represented the Department of Minerals and Energy, Chamber of Mines, Eskom, BHP Billiton, Sasol, SAPIA, Petroleum Agency of South Africa, PetroSA, CSIR, DBSA, National Energy Regulator of South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand, the Centre of Policy Studies, and independent consultants.

MEETI Lecturers:

Ayanda Bam, Kuyasa Mining
Bohumil Barta, Consultant
Mark Beare, Deloitte
Mike Beaumont, Shell Kudu Exploration
Theunis Burger, Consultant
Fred Cawood, University of the Witwatersrand
Lucia Chauke, Eskom
Chris Cooper, University of Johannesburg
Roland Cooper, Consultant
Rod Crompton, NERSA
Arthur Dykes, Consultant
Jean-Pierre Favennec, Institut Francais du Petrole
David Fig, University of the Witwatersrand
Steven Friedman, Idasa
Manny Singh, EDC
May Hermanus, University of the Witwatersrand
Marie Hoadley, University of the Witwatersrand
Elizabeth Marabwa, DME
Tore Horvei, SAD-ELEC
Michael Howard, Institut Francais du Petrole
Richard Humphries, Human Sciences Research Council
Henry Gumede, DME
Agnes Jikelo, Anglo American Corporation
Maryna Mohr-Swart, COM
Nikisi Lesufi, COM
Pierre Malherbe, Engen
Daniel Limpitlaw, Consultant
Althea Banda-Hahsmann, SAPIA
Robert Maake, DME
Graeme McLaren, BC Government, Canada
Stephen Mills, Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA)
Dick Minnitt, University of the Witwatersrand
Michael Khoza, Petronet
Charl Moller, Petronet
Nunda Naidoo, Rand Merchant Bank
Maurice Radebe, Sasol
Cathy Reichardt, University of the Witwatersrand
Markus Reichardt, Consultant
Tony Surridge, SANERI
Jason Schaffer, NANO
Andre van der Bergh, BHP Billiton
Morris Viljoen, University of the Witwatersrand
Richard Viljoen, University of the Witwatersrand
Marlet Balmer, Palmer Development Consultants
Mike Goldblatt, Palmer Development Group
Fani Tshifularo, Sapia
Thornbjorn Svendsen, Gassco, Norway
Jacques Roux, PASA
Sean Davids, PASA
Raoul Goosen. Consultant
Johan Basson, Sinergie
Sedick Samodien, Shell
Andy Clay, Venmyn

Past Participants

Between 1996 and 2008, MEETI has trained over 3 500 delegates from various organisations in South Africa and SADC countries, including the Department of Minerals and Energy and other government departments, Parlimentary portfolio Commitee on Minerals and Energy, National Energy Regulator of South Africa, PetroSA, Petronet, Eskom, Sasol, Shell, Total, BHP Billiton, Anglo American plc group, Chamber of Mines, De Beers, Black Lawyers Association, Namcor, ENH, Natref, NUM and NUMSA. Small scale miners, leaders of traditional communities and entrepreneurs have also participated. Many of these delegates now hold senior managerial and executive positions.

Staff

MEETI is staffed by :

·    Cynthia Reynders (CEO)

·    Donald Ndhundhuma (Training Manager)

·    Stephen Ramotsei (Business Development Manager)

·    Pontsho Makgoba (Training Co-ordinators)

·    Musa Mashinini (Training Co-ordinators)

              ·    Eva Sisters Hlabane (Training Administrator)