Africa

Hein assumed the position of General Manager in 2016.  He has direct responsibility for projects in development, construction and operations including taking the lead on Mainstream’s Africa initiatives late in 2016.   

Since Hein joined Mainstream his roles have included project and business development through to construction. He has over ten years’ renewable energy experience.   

Hein trained as a mechanical engineer and built a successful career in delivering complex projects and new business initiatives leading multi-disciplinary teams of professionals. His experience covers rewarding enterprises in the automotive, rail, marine and energy industries. He has been one of the pioneers of the South African renewable energy industry and a board member of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) from 2014 to 2018.

Shahida joined Mainstream South Africa in 2010 and helped establish the office in Cape Town. She has directly overseen the management and growth of the office including …….

Shahida has also been instrumental in managing Mainstream’s submissions into the South African Government’s Renewable Power Producers Process since it was set-up in 2011.

Previously, Shahida worked in Administration for the Dept of Environment for 4 years.

Shahida completed a Bachelor of Social Science degree at University of Cape Town.

Lindsay joined the Mainstream team in October 2018 as HR Business Partner, South Africa where her core function is supporting all employees in the South African business to ensure HR best practice. Previously, she consulted to Mainstream as a Recruitment Manager from 2012 to 2018.

Lindsay has over 16 years’ experience in the recruitment and executive search consulting profession and developed core skills in interviewing, assessments, business consulting, research and project management.

She holds a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Cape Town and a Diploma in Public Relations and Business Communication from Damelin College, Cape Town.

Eugene heads up the development function for Africa. He manages the project portfolio and is responsible for the complete project development lifecycle from pre-feasibility to start of construction.

Eugene joined Mainstream in 2011 and has worked in project development roles during that times. He has almost 25 years’ experience in planning, environmental and project management related roles in the private and public sector including ten years with Mayo County Council in Ireland as Executive Planner.

Eugene has a B.Art et Scien. Degree in town and regional planning.

He is also a registered Project Management Professional with PMI. 

Titania joined Mainstream in April 2019 and heads up the Economic Development and Socio-Economic Development function for South Africa. She is responsible for managing the ED & SED team and their outputs according to the requirements of the Department of Energy and the project Boards.

Her 25 years’ experience includes community and governmental stakeholder engagement, transformation, enterprise development, supplier development, socio economic development, sustainability, GRI, SRI, Carbon Disclosure Project, UNGC company reporting, implementation of human rights principles, project management, process and plant engineering, operation management, marketing relations, product quality, health, safety and environmental management, risk management, human resource management, industrial relations, employer representation at arbitration, mediation and conciliation cases at CCMA, skills development, employment equity.

She holds a MTech degree in Business Administration and a BTech degree in Chemical Engineering. She is on the Cape Peninsula of Technology’s Chemical Engineering Advisory Board.

Mercia ensures operational plant managed by Mainstream Asset Management South Africa (MAMSA) adheres to legal standards and internal policies.  She is directly responsible for ensuring regulations in all aspects and levels of business; regulatory, statutory, corporate and environmental.  Mercia provides guidance on compliance and to preserve the company's integrity by making sure it stays on a lawful and ethical course. 

Mercia joined Mainstream in November 2015 as Development Manager and in June 2017 was seconded for a year to the position of COO Onshore Development. In this role, Mercia managed the global development portfolio and interacted extensively with the offices in South America, Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa and Dublin. 

Mercia has worked in the renewable energy secgtor since July 2010.  She was appointed to Board of the South African Wind Energy Association in October 2018 and chairs the Social & Ethics Committee for MAMSA and Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa.  

Chris joined Mainstream Renewable Power in 2015 as Grid Manager, South Africa.

He previously worked with Eskom for 25 years where he specialised in Power System Generation, Operation and Control.  Chris is Chairman of the SAWEA Technical Working Group, a member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and a member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE).

He holds a Masters Degree in Technology.

Liesl joined Mainstream in February 2019 and works directly with the South African team to ensure health and safety in all work activities.  Liesl works with site staff and contractors to ensure safe execution of projects and operations to ensure compliance to the local legislation, company standards and best industry practices.

She has 17 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing, the oil & gas and petroleum sectors and consulting focusing on safety, health and the environment.

Liesl holds a Masters’ in Environmental Management and a BTech Environmental Health. She is registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) registered as Construction Health and Safety Agent and a graduate member with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH).