Leadership & Governance
Experienced, diverse leaders committed to responsible growth, safety, and shared value creation.
Our leadership philosophy
Apex Mining Group’s leadership blends deep technical expertise with disciplined governance and a strong social mandate. Equal gender representation at board level (50% male and 50% female) strengthens our perspectives and decisions.
Transparent governance with clear accountability and risk oversight.
Health, safety, and environment (HSE) elevated as core strategic pillars.
Community partnership, skills transfer, and supplier development embedded in delivery.
Diversity & inclusion
We believe inclusive leadership produces better results. Apex champions diversity in senior roles, mentorship opportunities, and succession planning to broaden participation across the organization.
- 50/50 gender representation at the director level.
- Merit-based appointments supported by structured development.
- Transparent ethics and anti-corruption standards.
Board of Directors
Board stewardship
Provides independent oversight, ensures strategy-aligned decision making, and upholds governance integrity across the group.
Operational excellence
Leads execution across exploration, feasibility, HSE, and delivery disciplines to achieve cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
Capital and strategy
Directs portfolio strategy, financing, and investor relations while maintaining rigorous financial discipline and transparency.
Independent perspective
Strengthens governance through independent challenge and external market insight.
Management team
Lesego Maureen Masilela
Chief Executive Officer
Sets vision and culture, allocates capital, and builds strategic partnerships to scale Apex responsibly across its portfolio.
Lesego Maureen Masilela was the CEO and Managing Director of Khumo Ya Lesego Trading and Projects and KYL Investment Group, and currently serves as Chairman of the Group. With a strong footprint in the North West mining sector, she gained extensive experience supplying mining consumables, delivering construction services, and held a shareholder role in Matayo Trading 7 (Pty) Ltd. Backed by a corporate career of over seven years in Risk Management, Lesego developed expertise in risk governance and strategic leadership, which continues to guide the Group’s sustainable
Nelson Gabriel Amos
Chief Operations Officer
Drives field execution, safety leadership, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across projects and sites.
Nelson Gabriel Amos is the Founder and Chairman of Altitude Group, a dynamic South African company operating in the mining and resources sector. With a visionary approach and a deep commitment to sustainable growth, Nelson has guided Altitude Group in building a strong reputation for responsible mining, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation. His leadership combines entrepreneurial drive with governance and social responsibility, positioning Altitude Group as a trusted player in the industry while contributing to broader economic development.
Exploration and Geology
Head of Exploration and Geology
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Head of Sustainability & Community
Head of Sustainability & Community
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Yahya I Karolia
Corporate services Director
Leads finance, treasury, and reporting; supports transactions; and ensures disciplined, transparent performance management.
Lisle Jo-Ann Mboweni
Head of Legal and Secreterial
Lisle Jo-Ann Mboweni is a hardworking and dedicated advocate with extensive experience in corporate, mining, environmental, labour, and international law.
Based in Pretoria, she has built a reputation for meticulous legal representation, thorough preparation, and strategic thinking, always upholding the highest ethical standards. Her professional journey includes serving as an Acting Judge at the North Gauteng High Court, membership in the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa, and completion of an international mediation course through The Global Social Work Organisation. Beyond her practice, Lisle is deeply committed to advancing social justice and empowering underrepresented groups. She offers a wide range of services including legal advisory, court appearances, mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, guided by integrity, perseverance, and compassion to make a positive impact in every matter she undertakes.
Cordelia Mikosi
Head of Human Capital Management
Cordelia Mikosi is an entrepreneur and founding Chairperson and Shareholder of Goshen Infrastructural Resources (Pty) Ltd (GoshenIR).
GoshenIR is an entrepreneurial black owned company founded in 2016 to provide services (consulting included) in the infrastructure, roads, manufacturing, engineering, environmental and mining industries. Cordelia has vast experience in General Consulting, especially Human Capital related and has a National Diploma in Human Resources from Tshwane University of Technology.
Finance
Head of Finance
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Edward Netshivhulana
Business development & Commercial Director
Manages licensing, stakeholder engagement, and legal frameworks to keep projects compliant and stakeholder-aligned.
Edward has more than 15 years working experience in the financial services, consulting and development finance sectors. His core experience includes assessment & identifying causes of non-performance, implementing & recommending on causes of actions that would eliminate/ eradicate all distress and / or non-performance.
- Birthed in South Africa Soweto, and schooled from senior preparatory in Limpopo, he graduated in:
- • Bachelor of Commerce: Rhodes University,
- • Honours B.Com: UNISA and
- • Master of Business Leadership (MBL): UNISA
Corporate Affairs
Head of Corporate Affairs
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Partner with our leadership
We welcome dialogue with communities, suppliers, and technology partners to co-create durable value. Let’s build responsibly, together.