Bessie Mabunda

Chief Executive, Transnet Engineering

Bessie Mabunda is Chief Executive of Transnet Engineering, in the role since March 2025.

Transnet Engineering is the Transnet division that builds, maintains and refurbishes locomotives, wagons and other rail equipment. Mabunda previously acted as the interim infrastructure manager at Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager.

In the job

  1. Transnet appointed Mabunda chief executive of Transnet Engineering, with effect from 1 March 2025. Source

Career before

  1. 12 yearsElectrical energy sector, infrastructure maintenance and new build
  2. 12 yearsVarious roles, Transnet
  3. Interim infrastructure manager, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager

Sources

  1. engineeringnews.co.za
  2. railways.africa
  3. iol.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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