Don Govender

Nickname: 'Don'

Chief Projects Director, Lindon Corporation

Born in Durbanville South Africa

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (UKZN,1990), Executive Diploma in Management (Henley Management College, 1998)
Courses: Professional Negotiation, Real Estate, Project Finance, Electricity Tariffs, Public Private Partnerships, Environmental Auditing, Investment Promotion Masterclass
Project Experience: Power generation (hydro, thermal), bulk water supply, environmental management, detailed feasibility studies (energy, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture), enterprise strategy development, policy development, human resource systems.
Career: Eskom Hydro Science Officer (1990 - 1994), Eskom Marketing New Business Executive (1994 - 2001), eThekwini Municipality Durban Investment Promotion CEO (2001 - 2003), Lindon Corporation Chief Projects Director (2003 - present)
Goals: To be a sincere Christian. To make a significant contribution to the economic transformation of South Africa. To be a great dad and husband. To 'chill' a little bit more.

Contact details

don.govender@lindon.co.za

dongovndr@gmail.com

O: +27 (0) 31 949 2441

M: +27 (0) 83 230 2935

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Current Position(s)

Chief Projects Director | Lindon Corporation

Consulting and Project Management

Previous Position(s)

New Business Development Executive (Eband) | Marketing & Distribution | Eskom
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1994 - 2001

Mining, Energy and Natural Resources

Identification and development of large industrial projects to grow Eskom's customer base. Projects identified and developed include aluminum smelting, zinc smelting, porcelain tile manufacture, pulp and paper manufacture, ceramic magnets (automotive), metallic powders, magnetic steel, etc.
Facilitation of large industrial investments into Southern Africa. Investments include Mozal Aluminium Smelter, Tata Ferrochrome, Gambarelli Tiles.
Management of team of professionals (economists, engineers, consultants, marketers, etc.) across South Africa

Science Office | Hydro Power and Water Supply | Eskom Enterprises (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1990 - 1994

Mining, Energy and Natural Resources

Water Pipeline flow simulation and design, construction, inspection services, environmental management and audits (pipelines, transmission lines, distribution lines, power stations, property)

Educational history

Secondary

Umzinto Secondary, Umzinto, South Africa (1985)

Tertiary

Henley Management College, UK

Johannesburg, South Africa | 1994 - 1998

Executive Management - Business Management

University of Kwa Zulu Natal

Durban, South Africa | 1986 - 1989

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Physics

Achievements

Awards

Energy Newcomer of the Year | 2008

SAEEA Award

Shortlist and nomination

Eskom Chairman's Award | 1994

Nominated for Eskom's prestigious Chairman's Award for the construction and completion on time and on budget of a 40km raw water pipeline to supply water to a power station facing water shortages

Academic Achievements

Standard Bank Scholarship | 1986

Standard Bank University Merit Scholarship

Activities

Memberships

South African Energy Efficiency Association

Member, 2008 - present

KZN Energy Forum

Member, 2010 - present

Estate Agency Affairs Board

Member, 2003 - present

South Africa Project Management

Member, 2010 - present

Durban Chamber of Commerce

Member, 2003 - present

community

Amanzimtoti Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Member, 2001 - present

Member of the Couples for Christ, Hospitality Group, Choir

Other Activities

Sustainable Living

Champion, 1990 - present

Tree planting, earthworm farms, rain harvesting, PV farms, bio-digester projects, wind and hydro schemes, community agribusiness, aquaculture

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