James Mackay

Chief Executive Officer, Energy Council of South Africa

James Mackay is Chief Executive Officer of Energy Council of South Africa, in the role since October 2022.

The Energy Council of South Africa is a public-private partnership at CEO level, formed in 2021 so that the energy sector can speak with one voice. Mackay is its first chief executive and in September 2026 announced the opening of nominations for its inaugural National Energy Awards.

In the job

  1. The council launched the Energise Mzansi communications campaign to improve energy transition literacy. Source

  2. The council asked the finance minister to prioritise electricity grid delivery and fiscal support for power sector reform ahead of the 2026 Budget. Source

  3. The council opened nominations for South Africa's first National Energy Awards, endorsed by the Department of Electricity and Energy. Source

Career before

  1. Energy lead, PwC

Sources

  1. greenbuildingafrica.co.za
  2. engineeringnews.co.za
  3. polity.org.za
  4. engineeringnews.co.za
  5. engineeringnews.co.za

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 Spotted something out of date?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

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