MEET THE TEAM

Matthew, an expert in green infrastructure and sustainable urban development, holds a Master’s in City and Regional Planning, with undergraduate degrees in Economics and Environmental Science. He serves as Infrastructure Executive at Atlantis Greentech SEZ, previously CEO of MCA Urban and Environmental Planners, focusing on green urban infrastructure policy and development. Passionate about sustainability, he has worked on diverse international and local projects.

Waheeda Saib, a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience, began her career with the Big Four before joining the Auditor-General of South Africa. She specializes in risk assessment, internal control evaluation, financial and asset management under IFRS and GRAP, and compliance assessments including PFMA, MFMA, and Supply Chain Management. Waheeda’s expertise spans both public and private sectors, with a focus on enhancing financial reporting and legislative compliance..

Selwyn, previously with WWF and the Economic Development Partnership, joins ASEZ with a rich background in conservation, socio-economic projects, and partnership fortification. His leadership roles at the South African National Biodiversity Institute and CapeNature highlight his expertise in information management. With extensive consulting experience, Selwyn excels in team unification and data-driven decision-making, advocating for well-curated data to shape our future.

Joyce Modipa, a civil engineer and registered Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM), has 19 years of experience in public-funded projects. With a Master’s in Development Finance, she excels in program and project management across various sectors. As Programme Manager for ASIDI, she led infrastructure delivery. Joyce is skilled in analytical problem-solving and managing multi-disciplinary teams, recognized for her excellence in sustainable infrastructure planning and development finance.