Fhatuwani Mashau

Sustainability and Environmental Management professional with nearly 20 years of experience across automotive manufacturing, mining, major projects, construction and consulting environments. Proven track record in ISO 14001/45001/50001-aligned management systems, environmental legal compliance, sustainability reporting, ESG performance improvement, energy/water/waste/decarbonization strategies, project environmental authorizations and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary SHE teams, managing external consultants, preparing for internal and external audits, engaging regulators and driving practical operational improvements that reduce risk, improve compliance and support cost efficiency.

Sustainability Specialist at Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) (2026-01 – Present)

• Set sustainability targets for the manufacturing plant and support development of water, waste, energy and decarbonization strategies.
• Manage sustainability department budgeting, cost control and Critical Infrastructure Projects claim processes, including liaison with DTIC case officers.
• Monitor environmental KPIs by shop, investigate improvement areas and support operational teams with energy-saving, waste-reduction and water-efficiency opportunities.
• Review compliance against VW Group sustainability, energy and environmental standards.
• Manage embedded solar energy projects and wheeled green energy contract requirements.
• Report sustainability performance into VW sustainability reporting systems.

Environmental Manager at China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Managed the environmental team on the R61 road construction project in the Eastern Cape.
• Managed environmental authorization processes, including water use license applications, EIAs, EMPrs, EMPr amendments and basic assessments.
• Developed pollution prevention, land remediation, quarry planning, mine closure and rehabilitation approaches for material sources.
• Managed SHE practitioners, environmental consultants and specialist assessments for road construction activities.
• Led environmental monitoring for air quality, water, soil and biodiversity, and engaged stakeholders and communities on environmental matters.
• Drove waste management controls and achieved a 96% SANRAL environmental audit score in 2025.

Environmental Manager at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2020-01 – 2024-10)

• Led the environmental management team and implemented pollution prevention, land remediation, mine closure and site rehabilitation programmes.
• Implemented Anglo Group technical standards covering biodiversity, dust, water, mine closure, mineral residue and water infrastructure.
• Supported implementation and assurance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Led SHE risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, environmental monitoring and waste management programmes.
• Engaged regulators including Water Affairs, Environmental Affairs and DMRE on environmental matters.
• Guided waste diversion improvements exceeding 80% and contributed to IRMA certification preparation in 2024.

Acting SHE Manager at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2023-03 – 2023-09)

• Managed the SHE department, set SHE strategies and developed KPIs to achieve SHE objectives.
• Analyzed SHE trends for continual improvement and reported performance to Kumba SHE executives and Kolomela leadership.
• Facilitated incident investigations, action close-out, health and safety committees, SHE forums and management-of-change processes.
• Engaged external authorities including DWS, DENC, DMRE, DoL and DEA on SHE matters.

Environmental Advisor at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2015-10 – 2020-01)

• Reviewed project portfolios to determine environmental authorization requirements and managed WULAs, EIAs, EMPrs, amendments and basic assessments.
• Calculated and allocated financial guarantees for projects submitted to DMR.
• Led legal, permit and license audits during project execution and developed corrective action plans.
• Managed project closure planning, rehabilitation and ISO 9001/14001/45001 external audits.
• Managed consultants for soil and groundwater assessments, air quality studies, ecological, heritage and community health risk assessments.
• Provided SHE coaching and support to contractors and owner teams.

Environmental Specialist at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2010-01 – 2015-09)

• Managed water management, pollution remediation, environmental authorizations, mine closure planning and rehabilitation activities.
• Implemented Anglo Group technical standards and SHE management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Managed environmental consultants, EIAs, risk assessments, environmental monitoring and monthly sustainability reporting.
• Supported land/farm management, internal SHE audits and environmental reporting to Kumba and Anglo sustainability systems.

Scientist - Water Unit at Metago Environmental Engineers (2007-09 – 2010-01)

• Conducted water quality, air quality, geohydrological and hydrological assessments supporting pollution assessments and EIAs.
• Provided environmental specialist data for impact assessments and supported SHE management system implementation for clients.
• Supported environmental reporting and internal auditing, including work for Sasol Tamane and Pande well fields in Mozambique.

BSc Honours in Earth Science in Hydrology and Water Resources – University of Venda (2006)

Master's Degree in Environmental Management – North-West University (2027)