Presenter: Dr Titus Mathe, SANEDI, Secretariat for the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG)
When: 18 September 2025, 4pm to 5pm
Hosted by: SAIChE
Abstract
South Africa has assumed the Presidency of the G20 since December 2024, a pivotal platform where the world’s leading economies deliberate on pressing global challenges. This moment has presented both an opportunity and a responsibility for South Africa to shape dialogue and policy directions that resonate with its developmental priorities and the African continent at large. G20 South Africa Presidency will reach its climax when the 20th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 takes place in November 2025 in South Africa, Johannesburg.
This technical webinar, led by Dr. Titus Mathe, will explore the technical and cross-sectoral implications of South Africa’s G20 leadership, with a focus on energy, water, mining and the chemical industries. These sectors form the backbone of South Africa’s socio-economic development, yet they also face structural constraints, resource vulnerabilities, and global competitiveness challenges.
Key themes to be addressed during the SAIChE Seminar include:
- Energy – advancing just energy transitions, green hydrogen, and energy security within global decarbonisation frameworks;
- Water – elevating water security, climate resilience, and technology partnerships in a changing hydrological landscape;
- Chemicals and Critical Minerals – aligning South Africa’s chemical and mining sectors with global energy shifts while leveraging opportunities in green industries and circular economy models.
The discussion will highlight how South Africa’s G20 Presidency can act as a catalyst for innovation, investment, and policy coherence, ensuring that global commitments translate into local impact for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Participants will gain insights into the strategic opportunities and risks presented by South Africa’s G20 leadership, and how different sectors can align to leverage this platform for national and regional benefit.
About the Presenter (Dr Titus Mathe)
Dr Titus Mathe is a South African who is passionate about the development of Africa. He has an in-depth understanding of the various energy sources and technologies, their utilization, and benefits. Dr Mathe has more than three decades of industrial and academic work experience, of which 8 years has been spent at General Manager Executive level, in various portfolios. He is currently a Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), since October 2022. Dr Mathe has repositioned SANEDI to play a crucial role in energy matters, both locally and globally. SANEDI is currently appointed by the Department of Electricity and Energy as the Secretariat for the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG).
Dr Mathe has several academic qualifications, most notably is a PHD in Chemical Engineering from UCT obtained in 2001, Master’s degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA obtained in 2007, BSc in Chemical Engineering obtained from Howard University, USA, obtained in 1995, and a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering obtained from Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in 1989. Dr Mathe is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer, a Member of the South African Institute of Chemical Engineers (SAICHE), A Member of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), a Fellow member of the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE), a Council member of SAICHE, a member of various Academic Institutions Advisory Boards. He is also a former member of the Engineering Council of South Africa, and a former Council for Built Environment (CBE) Council member.
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