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Globeleq South Africa Management Services appoints new GM

Globeleq South Africa Management Services GM Willie van Niekerk

Globeleq South Africa Management Services GM Willie van Niekerk

1st August 2025

By: Sabrina Jardim

Creamer Media Online Writer

     

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Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS) has appointed Willie van Niekerk as its new GM, bringing over a decade of experience within the organisation to this leadership role.

In his new capacity, Van Niekerk will oversee GSAMS’s operations across eight renewable-energy projects, including both solar and wind power plants developed under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.

"Having been with GSAMS for 12 years, I have gained a deep understanding of the business. This experience allows me to step into the GM position with confidence, making the transition smooth and the adjustment period relatively brief,” he comments.

Van Niekerk, who first joined GSAMS in 2013 as commercial director, has since held several key positions.

In 2019, he was appointed asset director for the Springbok Cluster, responsible for the Aries, Boshof, Konkoonsies and Soutpan solar plants. Most recently, he served as operations chief of staff for Globeleq Group, providing strategic support across the company’s operational portfolio across Africa.

Holding a dual major BComm and LLB, with a background in law and finance, GSAMS says Van Niekerk brings a strong commercial and operational perspective to the company as it continues to focus on delivering reliable renewable power and supporting the country’s energy transition.

Looking ahead, Van Niekerk says he is eager to spend more time at the renewable-energy plants.

"Getting out from behind the desk gives me the opportunity to connect with our teams on the ground and with the surrounding communities that our plants support through economic development programmes.

"I have been fortunate to choose a career in this industry. It means a great deal to me to work in a sector that produces clean energy and contributes to South Africa’s energy transition. Having grown up in a mining community, renewable energy feels like the right side of history for me."

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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