About Us

Our Story

Lumina Infraco (Pty) Ltd was established in 2024 to meet Africa’s growing demand for resilient, compliant, and future‑ready electrical infrastructure. Although a new entity, Lumina operates with the strength, credibility, and experience of Southern Power Maintenance (SPM), leveraging more than 25 years of field‑tested substation expertise.

We combine the agility and innovation of a modern infrastructure company with the technical depth and national footprint of an industry veteran. Lumina Infraco provides full service electrical infrastructure solutions, including engineering, construction, commissioning, and long term maintenance.

Our multi disciplinary team of engineers, technicians, artisans, and project managers ensures an end to end, integrated project delivery approach.

Our Mission

To engineer, construct, and maintain resilient and sustainable electrical infrastructure across Africa — delivering exceptional value through innovation, unwavering commitment to safety and quality, and by empowering local talent—thereby accelerating economic growth and improving lives.

Vision

To be the preferred electrical infrastructure delivery partner in Africa.

Our Values

Safety First, Always

We prioritize safety at every stage of our operations.

Integrity and Accountability

We uphold honesty and take responsibility for our actions.

Excellence in Execution

We deliver projects with precision, quality, and consistency.

Partnership and Collaboration

We build strong partnerships to achieve shared success.

Innovation for Sustainability

We implement innovative solutions for sustainable growth.

Empowerment and Local Legacy

We empower communities to create lasting local impact.

Our Team

Led by a multidisciplinary management team supported by engineers, technicians, artisans, and SHEQ professionals.

Thamie Nyembe

CEO & Founding Director

Portia Dlamini

SHEQ Manager

Zama Mkhize

Financial Manager

Jan du Plooy

Project Manager

Simon Stokwe

Site Construction Manager

Juliama Amsterdam

Tender Coordinator

Board of Directors

Thamie Nyembe

CEO and Director

Brenda Madumise

Chairperson and Director

Catherine Sibeko

Director

Mvuyo Tyobeka

Director

Sydney Mabalayo

Director

Ready to Power Your Next Project?

Whether you need substation construction, maintenance, or emergency support, Lumina Infraco delivers reliable solutions tailored to your infrastructure needs.