Full Name: Rembuluwani Matodzi
Position: Works manager, Lion Smelter, a Glencore Merafe Venture operation, since November 2012
Main Activity of the Company: Ferrochrome production
Date and Place of Birth: May 25, 1979, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa
Education: Tshidumbi Higher Primary School, Limpopo, 1991; Dimani Agricultural High School, Limpopo, matric, 1996; national diploma (chemical engineering), Durban University of Technology (formerly ML Sultan Technikon), KwaZulu-Natal, 1997 to 1999; BTech (chemical engineering), 2005
First Job: Process technician, AECI Aroma & Fine Chemicals, Richards Bay, 2000 to 2001
Size of First Pay Packet: R10 000 a month
Value of Assets under Your Control: R10-billion (replacement)
Number of People under Your Leadership: Lion Smelter has 884 employees
Management Style: Situational leadership based on the dynamics of the plant
Personal Best Achievement: Being part of the team that commissioned Lion II
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My late mother, Azwidihwi
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Andre van ZylPerson You Would Most Like to Meet: Ivan Glasenberg
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Andre van Zyl
Philosophy of Life: Authenticity in whatever I do
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Becoming Lion Smelter works manager
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Lion’s current performance
Hope for the Future: That Lion becomes the cheapest and safest ferrochrome producer in the world
Favourite Reading: The Bible
Favourite TV Programme: Operation Repo
Favourite Food/Drink: Seafood and Tab
Favourite Music: Gospel
Favourite Sport: Soccer
Hobbies: Cattle farming on communal land
Car: Isuzu 250 Extended Cab
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: People who misbehave when they are drunk
Married: To Sylvia (née Mulefu), for eight years
Children: Londolani, 10; Ronewa, 6; Rembu Jnr, two months
Clubs: Kaizer Chiefs Football Club