Chabisi Motloung has been appointed as Seriti Green’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO). The African renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) announced on 4 February 2026 that this is part of its new strategy, with the company’s growing focus on operational delivery as the company advances South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET).
Seriti Green’s first COO, Chabisi Motloung, to oversee operations in Just Energy Transition. Supplied by Seriti Green
Motloung brings over 25 years of leadership experience across mining and metals, including senior operational roles at Glencore, Jubilee Metals Group, Samancor Chrome Limited, Kumba Iron Ore and the Afarak Group. His track record spans operational excellence, safety leadership, culture transformation and strategic execution, expertise that will now be leveraged to scale Seriti Green’s renewable energy projects from development to operation.
In his new role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the operating facilities, manage recurring electricity revenue and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. He will work closely with the company’s CEO, CFO and CTO to integrate strategy with operational execution, enabling the company to deliver sustainable energy solutions and strengthen South Africa’s energy security.
Motloung commented, “Joining Seriti Green is an exciting opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s JET. My goal is to ensure that our projects not only deliver renewable energy but also create meaningful socio-economic impact through disciplined execution, ethical leadership and strong stakeholder partnerships.”
Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green, added: “Motloung’s appointment is a key milestone in our JET journey. As we move from project development to full-scale operations, operational excellence becomes critical. His cross-industry experience and proven leadership will help us translate strategy into tangible energy outcomes for South Africa.”
The company is entering a pivotal phase in its organisational lifecycle. With Motloung at the helm of operations, the company is positioned to accelerate renewable energy delivery, scale operations efficiently and ensure operational reliability, hallmarks of a mature, forward-looking energy business committed to the JET.
Source: Supplied by Seriti Green