Our Team - Remote Metering Solutions

Our Team

Meet our leaders driving high performance and excellence.

Our dynamic team comprises more than 380 experts and administrative support.

Together, we constantly push what is possible in utilities and resource management.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Chris van der Walt

Chris van der Walt

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Chris is an accomplished and visionary Chartered Accountant with a solid track record in enhancing productivity, profitability, and organisational culture across diverse industries. Throughout his career, he has excelled at maintaining financial stability and integrity while providing strategic leadership as CEO, focusing on embracing innovative technologies for future success.

Ilse Swanepoel

Ilse Swanepoel

CHIEF OPERATIONAL OFFICER (COO)

llse has over a decade of experience in the South African utilities sector and is widely recognised for her expertise in environmental sustainability. She has held key leadership roles, including Head of Utilities at Redefine Properties. She is a non-executive director at the Green Building Council of South Africa.

Lesrick Nayager

Lesrick Nayager

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Lesrick, a Chartered Accountant, has a wealth of experience in implementing systems processes to drive productivity. Highly efficient in managing the day-to-day financial function, he is an inspirational leader who can motivate employees to increase the quality of their work and output turnaround.

Frikkie Malan

Frikkie Malan

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (CCO)

Frikkie, a Chemical Engineer and Certified Energy Manager has transformed his career spanning diverse sectors into an impactful energy manager. He is committed to driving sustainable efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction across industries. He is skilled at initiating strategic initiatives and harnessing the synergy between people and technology.

Tshepo Seiphetlho

Tshepo Seiphetlho

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

Tshepo is a seasoned electrical and electronic engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional elect. He has extensive experience in power systems, spanning protection, automation, metering, research, design, simulation, marketing, sales, project management, training, and analysis.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Walter Wales

Walter Wales

WATER

Walter, a civil engineer passionate about water conservation, has dedicated his career to preserving and sustainably managing our most valuable natural resources. Through collective and deliberate action, he drives RMS initiatives to partner with our clients and help them take meaningful steps towards a more water-secure world.

Hennie Moodie

Hennie Moodie

EXPENSE MANAGEMENT

Hennie is a beacon of positivity, championing collaboration and operating in a "10 x Value" environment. With more than 20 years of experience, he excels in property and project management. Amid complex infrastructure challenges, Hennie aims to inject value and solutions for positive outcomes in uncertain environments.

Willem Strydom

Willem Strydom

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

Willem's career in utilities spans 25 years, focusing on property, particularly shopping centres. After working in the Middle East, he joined the RMS team 15 years ago. He is passionate about business growth and fostering enduring client relationships.

Andre van Schalkwyk

Andre van Schalkwyk

SUSTAINABILITY

Andre, an Electrical Engineer, Certified Energy Manager and Project Management Professional has a vast amount of experience in the workings and continuous improvement of retail and commercial buildings as well as FMCG and the Factories environment. He strives to identify and share best practise initiatives as energy manager that contribute not only to sustainable efficiency over the lifetime of assets and buildings but also ensuring a positive contribution to the bottom line.

Lourens le Roux

Lourens le Roux

FIELD SERVICES

Lourens is a seasoned utilities professional and technical team leader with a solid background in the industry. With over 15 years of dedicated service, he plays a senior leadership role in RMS. He deeply understands utility operations, having worked in various roles across geographies. His commitment and expertise have firmly established him as a valuable asset to our business and contributed significantly to the growth and success of the organisation.

Edwin Hewitt

Edwin Hewitt

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Edwin, a Property Management professional with four years of experience, played a key role in developing self-sustainable businesses for Waterfall City. During his tenure, he successfully managed the city's operations and cultivated relationships with key figures in the property sector. Edwin is dedicated to driving business growth and has built a broad network across various industries.

Elmien du Rand

Elmien du Rand

HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

Elmien has extensive experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, excelling in project management, contributing significantly to business performance improvement and driving sustainability initiatives. As a seasoned professional in utility management, Elmien is dedicated to steering the integration of precise technological solutions that align seamlessly with the diverse needs of utility management, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Leon Postma

Leon Postma

UTILITY & TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

Leon is a professional electrical engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). He specialises in electricity and water metering and measurement and managing these utilities. With 30 years of experience, he focuses on ensuring optimisation, quality, and accuracy in utilities management.

BOARD

Bukelwa Bulo

Bukelwa Bulo

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bukelwa, a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), co-founded Jade Capital Partners, an investment holding company focused on property and industrial services. With more than 15 years of experience in private equity, she brings diverse sector exposure that spans engineering, healthcare, retail, and more. Presently, she serves as Executive Chairman of Jade Precast and holds various other executive and non-executive roles.

Molly Gallant

Molly Gallant

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Molly, who holds a BCom Economics degree from the University of Johannesburg, started her career as an Estate Agent and later became co-owner of Ryden International Property Consultants. Her expertise spans facilities and property management, as well as development, leasing, compliance, and strategy. Molly is also co-owner of Zabasi Properties and Mogal Property Holdings and serves on various boards, including SAIBPP and SAPOA.

Hendrik Greyling

Hendrik Greyling

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hendrik, a qualified architect, co-founded iCAP Investment Consulting Architects, which focused on commercial and retail design. He launched REAM (Real Estate Asset Management), which specialises in social housing. In 2005, he founded RMS and is currently a non-executive director on the Boards of OSGP Alliance, SAPOAs Sustainability Committee, and multiple private companies.

Anton Joubert

Anton Joubert

NON-EXECUTIVE

Anton, who holds a BCom Law and LLB, H Dip (Taxation), and International Capital Markets, is the founder of SAM Remote Metering. With more than 35 years’ experience, he is passionate about disruptive energy technologies and driven by sustainable solutions. A conservationist at heart, he has a vision of combatting climate change through innovation.

Zola Malinga

Zola Malinga

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Zola, a Chartered Accountant with a BCom and honours degree in accounting, co-founded Jade Capital Partners. She is a former director at Standard Bank's Real Estate Finance division and has diverse experience in property finance, investments, audits, corporate finance, governance, and stakeholder management. She is a non-executive director at SAPOA, The Property Sector Charter Council, and other privately owned and listed companies.

Malcolm Moodie

Malcolm Moodie

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Malcolm, who holds a B. Com Accounting and B. Com Honours, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Having ventured into businesses ranging from auditing to stockbroking, he offers strategic, advisory, and management counsel across diverse sectors. He founded Centric Holdings, offering a host of technological solutions and services.