GROUP CEO | BOARD DIRECTOR | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Building Stronger Industries Across Africa

Lwazi Goqwana is a seasoned business executive, professional engineer and board director with nearly 30 years of experience across manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, energy and public-sector leadership. Through executive leadership, strategic governance and industry development, he is committed to building stronger organisations and advancing Africa’s industrial future.

About Lwazi

Leading Infrastructure, Industry & Governance Across Africa

Lwazi Goqwana is a seasoned business executive, professional engineer and board director with nearly 30 years of experience across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, energy, infrastructure and public-sector governance.

As Group Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG), Lwazi leads one of Southern Africa’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of precast concrete products serving the construction, infrastructure, mining and industrial sectors across the region.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, he serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and as a Non-Executive Director of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), contributing to the strategic leadership of critical national infrastructure. His career reflects a commitment to operational excellence, sustainable growth, industry development and leadership that creates lasting impact.

Lwazi Goqwana

Career Journey

Building a Legacy of Leadership

Group Chief Executive Officer

Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG)

Leading one of Southern Africa’s foremost manufacturers of precast concrete infrastructure solutions, serving the construction, infrastructure, mining and industrial sectors through operations across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Providing strategic oversight and governance support to South Africa’s national electricity utility during a critical period of operational improvement, infrastructure renewal and energy sector transformation.

Non-Executive Director

National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)

I have responsibly led a team of 12 designers to help, supervise and approve their designs to make sure it matches client expectations and latest design standards.

Deputy Chairperson

Manufacturing Circle

Advocating for industrial growth, competitiveness and policy development to strengthen South Africa’s manufacturing sector and support economic development.

Deputy President

National Society of Black Engineers of South Africa (NSBE-SA)

Supporting the advancement of engineering excellence, STEM education and professional development across South Africa while contributing to initiatives that empower future engineering leaders and strengthen the country’s engineering profession.

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Why This Website Exists

"I Don't Want To Be The Smartest Guy At The Cemetery"

“Over nearly three decades, I have been fortunate to learn from exceptional leaders, colleagues, mentors and experiences across engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure and business.

I have also been fortunate to live through a period in South Africa’s history that created opportunities that previous generations did not have. From studying engineering during the country’s democratic transition to serving in executive leadership, business ownership and board roles, my journey has been shaped not only by personal effort, but by opportunities that many people worked hard to create.

This website exists because I believe knowledge has little value if it is not shared.

I don’t want to be the smartest guy at the cemetery.

I want to pass on what I have learned while I still have the opportunity to do so. Through leadership insights, manufacturing excellence, artificial intelligence education, mentoring and practical lessons from my professional journey, my goal is to contribute in a meaningful way to the next generation of leaders, engineers, professionals and entrepreneurs.

If something on this website helps someone avoid a mistake, accelerate their growth or discover a new opportunity, then it will have achieved its purpose.”

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