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Siya Mathonsi

7th July 2017

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

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Full Name: Peterson Siyabonga Mathonsi

Position: Engineering manager, Zulu Anthracite Colliery (ZAC)

Main Activity of the Company: Mining and beneficiation of anthracite coal

Date and Place of Birth: October 5, 1978, Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal

Education: BTech (electrical engineering – heavy current); government certificate of competence (GCC) – electrical engineer (mines and works)

First Job: Operator, Federal Mogul, Pinetown, 1999

Size of First Pay Packet: About R650 fortnightly

Value of Assets under Your Control: About R345-million

Number of People under Your Leadership: ZAC employs 239 people

Management Style: Authoritative – I give direction and vision to my subordinates and manage execution and performance in a firm but fair manner

Personal Best Achievement: Attaining the GCC (mines and works), appointment to engineering manager level and being blessed with a wife and two children

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My mother, Sebezile Cathrine Mdunge

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Howard Atkinson

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: President JG Zuma

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Patrice Motsepe

Philosophy of Life: The keys to unlock the doors to personal excellence: the will to win, the desire to succeed and the urge to reach your full potential

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Serving as an engineering manager at ZAC

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not being admitted to the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Hope for the Future: To serve at executive level

Favourite Reading: Newspaper articles; lately, I have developed an interest in economics and business

Favourite TV Programme: Isibaya and news channels

Favourite Food/Drink: Hake or lamb chops/any soft drink

Favourite Music: House and R&B

Favourite Sport: Soccer

Hobbies: Soccer, volleyball and tennis

Car: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Pets: A dog

Miscellaneous Dislikes: None

Married: To Pretty Xolisile

Children: Sinecebo Nkazimulo, 6; Wenzokuhle Zibusiso, 1

Clubs/Organisations: The Engineering Council of South Africa, the South African Colliery Engineers Association

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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