Mohammed Abdool

Chief Executive, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet National Ports Authority

Mohammed Abdool is Chief Executive, Transnet National Ports Authority of Transnet National Ports Authority, in the role since May 2026.

The Transnet National Ports Authority is the Transnet division that oversees South Africa's commercial ports. Abdool was its chief financial officer for more than 16 years before becoming acting and then permanent chief executive.

In the job

  1. Transnet appointed Abdool as chief executive of the National Ports Authority from 1 May 2026. Source

Career before

  1. 16 years or moreChief financial officer, Transnet National Ports Authority
  2. Acting chief executive, Transnet National Ports Authority

Education

BCom in Accounting, University of the Witwatersrand; BCom Honours in Accounting, University of Johannesburg; executive programmes at IMD and GIBS; Chartered Accountant (SA)

Sources

  1. logisticsbusinessafrica.co.za
  2. maritimafrica.com
  3. iol.co.za

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 Spotted something out of date?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

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