South African Nuclear Energy Corporation CEO reappointed for three more years

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) announced on Friday that its CEO, Phumzile Tshelane, has had his contract extended for another three years. The decision was taken by the Cabinet. The reappointment of Tshelane was recommended by the Necsa Board, which was appointed in March. “I am really pleased that cabinet has endorsed our recommendation,” affirmed Necsa chairman Dr Kelvin Kemm. “Mr Tshelane, a nuclear physicist, has had many years of experience in the nuclear field and also in the wider electricity landscape. He has also demonstrated superior management skills in a complex environment. My Board is confident in its selection of Mr Tshelane to serve an additional three years as CEO of Necsa.”