Protechnik Laboratories

Who We Are

Protechnik Laboratories (Protechnik) is a multidisciplinary scientific laboratory focused on high-end research and development work in Chemical and Biological (CB) defence solutions.

Renowned for its capability, Protechnik is a centre of excellence with world-class facilities and scientific expertise. An ISO 17025 / IEC: 2017 accredited testing laboratory with a 30-year history offering a wide range of analytical services to verify and detect the presence of highly toxic and prohibited chemical and biological agents.  

Partner with Us

Protechnik is the first laboratory to receive an OPCW (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) designation on the African Continent. Protechnik boosts competent and highly qualified scientists conducting various tests with validated test methods, maintaining an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for well over 30 years making us the ideal partner of choice for the defence and security industry, agriculture, food manufacturing, mining and environmental sectors.

Our Services

Protechnik Laboratories is customer-centric, offering tailored analytical testing solutions to local and international clients in the defence industry and security sector. The facility proudly offers CB R&D to the National Authority in terms of non-proliferation activities.

Protechnik has extended its expertise to the chemical, mining, agriculture, the medical sector, the environmental monitoring industry, academia and other state organs, on-time and cost-effectively

Our Services

Group Executive Manager: Business Enablement

Ms E Motsatsing

Education

Ms E Motsatsing has a BSc Computer Science degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. She has also completed the Executive Development Programme and Business Coaching Programme.

Experience

Ms Motsatsing's  areas of expertise are in Business Management and Development, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Services and Transformation including knowledge in ICT and Facilities Management.

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Chairperson: Social and Ethics Committee

Ms M Booi

Education

Ms M Booi has an MBA, a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and a BSc degree. She completed various programmes in HR Management, Ethics Officer, Executive and Management Coaching.

Expertise

Ms Booi chairs the Social and Ethics Committee within the Armscor Board. Her expertise are in Human Resource Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Audit Policies. Her board of director experience includes roles at the SA Institute of Directors and the SA Board for People Practices.

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Chief Executive Officer

Adv SP Mbada

Education

Advocate SP Mbada has a B Juris and BA Honours degree, a LLB and a Master of Laws (LLM) degree. Adv Mbada has completed the Management Advancement Programme.

Experience

Advocate Mbada's areas of expertise are Strategic Management, Business Restructuring, Mediation and Negotiation, Change Management and Organisational Dynamics and Psychology.

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Company-Secretary

Adv. SP Matsane

Education

Advocate SP Matsane has a B Juris degree and a LLB degree.

Experience

Advocate Matsane's areas of expertise are Law, Governance and Strategic Leadership and Management.

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Chief Financial Officer

Mr JG Grobler

Education

Mr JG Grobler has a Masters in Business Leadership degree and a Master of Commerce (Tax) degree. He is an accredited Chartered Accountant (SA).

Experience

Mr Grobler's areas of expertise are in Financial Management and Corporate Governance.

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Board Member

Mr ZO Cleophas

Education

Mr ZO Cleophas has a Masters in Criminal Justice degree, a Certificate in Military Studies and a Post Graduate diploma in Fraud Investigations and Auditing.

Experience

Mr Cleophas has expertise in safety, defence, and cybersecurity, technological innovation and stakeholder management. His board of director experience includes the National Defence Industry Council, AMD Board and SBIDZ Innovation Think Tank.

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Chairperson: HR and Remuneration Management Committee

Ms PN Mashinini

Education

Ms PN Mashinini has an MBA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.  She has completed the Public Sector Governance short course and the Finance and Accounting Programme.

Experience

Ms Mashinini chairs the Human Resources and Remuneration Management Committee within the Armscor Board. Her expertise are in Financial Management, Strategic Planning, and Compliance. Her board of director experience includes Armscor, Thebe Investment Corporation, SASOL Inzalo Groups Funding and the City of Johannesburg.

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Deputy Chairperson

Ms M Ndlovu

Education

Ms M Ndlovu holds a BA in Social Sciences degree and has completed various Management Programmes in Leadership, Authority and Organisation. She holds an Ethics Officer Certificate.

Experience

Ms Ndlovu has expertise in strategic oversight, governance, and finance. Her board of director experience includes being Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee at SASRIA. Member of the South African Special Risk Insurance Association SOC Ltd, Simmer and Jack Pty Ltd and Barloworld Equipment RSA.

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Group Executive: Acquisition & Supply Chain Management

Mr M Teffo

Education

Mr MP Teffo has a Master of Laws degree, a Bachelor of Law degree, a LLB degree and a Higher Diploma in Tax Law degree.

Experience

Mr Teffo's areas of expertise are in Governance, Legal/Risk and Compliance and  Strategic Leadership and Management.

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Group Executive: Research & Development

Dr NM Mkaza

Education

Dr NM Mkaza has a BSc in Education degree, a BSc Honours degree, a MSc in Material Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Nuclear Physics as well as a Master of Business Administration degree.

Experience

Dr Mkaza's areas of expertise are in Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Leadership Management and Management as well as Science and Technology Management.

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Group Executive: Business Assurance

Dr L Mbana (Adv)

Education

Dr L Mbana has a PHD in Policing, she is an Advocate who has completed a Masters degree in Labour Law, an LLB and a B.Juris degree. She has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Governance Risk and Management.

Experience

Dr (Adv) L Mbana's areas of expertise are in Legal Governance, Risk and Compliance, Labour Law, Enforcement Law, Crime Investigation and Regulatory Services. She further has extensive knowledge in Strategic Leadership and Management, Prosecution, Research and has been part of various Boards and Committees.

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Group Executive: Corporate Support

Adv N Nvambo

Education

Advocate N Mvambo has a B Juris degree, a LLB and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management. He has completed the Management Advancement Programme.

Experience

Advocate Mvambo's areas of expertise are in Labour Relations Management, HR Management and in Project Management and Disputes Management.

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Acting Executive Manager: Dockyard

Mr TJ Ramakokovhu

Education

Mr TJ Ramakokovhu holds a Masters Degree in Engineering Management, a BSc Honours in Welding Engineering, a BTech in Mechanical Engineering and a BTech in Project Management. He has completed the Management Development Programme.

Experience

Mr Ramakokovhu has expertise in operations and production management and systems and engineering management with a strong focus on innovative technology implementation and process optimisation. He has led multi-disciplinary teams executing complex projects in the engineering environment.

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Chairperson of the Board

Dr AL Mahapa

Education

Dr AL Mahapa holds a Ph.D. in Psychology of Education, a Diploma in Secondary Teaching, a B.Ed. Honours in Education, Training and Development, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law and a Teachers Diploma.

Experience

Dr Mahapa has extensive knowledge of public sector regulations, defence industry, and labour relations. His board of director experience includes being a Vice Chairperson of the Safety and Security Bargaining Council and at the PSCBC. Member of the Housing Development Agency, PSSETA and advisory roles to various government ministers.

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