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Qhakazile Mathebula is a senior energy and infrastructure executive with over 23 years of experience spanning electrical engineering, capital delivery, asset creation, smart grids, renewable energy and utility transformation. She currently serves as General Manager – Asset Creation at City Power, leading a multidisciplinary team and a multibillion-rand capital programme focused on strengthening and modernising the electricity network.
A passionate advocate for the energy transition and inclusive leadership, Qhakazile has championed innovative solutions including solar PV, battery energy storage, microgrids, substation automation and smart-grid technologies. She is a PMP, PMI-RMP and PfMP-certified professional, holds qualifications in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration, and is pursuing an Executive MBA at IE Business School.
Her leadership and contribution to the energy sector have been recognised through the Energy Transition Excellence Award at the 2026 SANEDI Awards and her inclusion in the AOW Power List 2026 – Africa’s Top 50 Most Influential Women Driving the Energy Future.