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Leadership
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Bedeshwar Ramgoolam
Chairman & CEO
Qualifications:
Dip. Bldg, Pg.Cert Project Management, Chartered Construction Manager, Pr. CPM, Pr.QS, MRICS, MCIOB
Bedeshwar is a distinguished infrastructure leader and seasoned chartered professional with over 42
years of experience delivering transformative capital projects across diverse sectors. His leadership has been instrumental in the successful execution of complex, multi-year infrastructure programs that span both public and private domains.
With a deep command of the entire project lifecycle—from strategy and planning through to execution and governance—Bedeshwar is known for his ability to navigate complexity and scale. His visionary leadership, combined with a pragmatic approach to risk and delivery, has consistently driven operational excellence and stakeholder value.
Over the course of his career, Bedeshwar has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of organisational value chains, enabling him to align infrastructure investments with broader enterprise goals. His forward-thinking strategies and agile decision-making ensure that the organisations he leads remain resilient, competitive, and positioned for long-term growth.
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Ishkaar Ramgoolam
Director
Qualifications:
Cert. Project Leadership, Adv.Cert Project Management, MSc. Strategic Project Management, PGDip Entrepreneurship & Innovation; MCIOB, Chartered Construction Manager, Stanford Certifed Project Manager
Ishkaar is a strategic infrastructure executive with deep expertise in project, program, and portfolio management across complex, multi-year initiatives. His leadership has been pivotal in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs, applying advanced methodologies tailored to the specific needs of each undertaking. His capability to architect and lead value-driven project ecosystems ensures strong structural coherence and strategic alignment across organisational priorities.
A results-oriented leader, Ishkaar currently serves as Chairperson of the Group Executive Committee (EXCO), where he plays a central role in steering enterprise-wide decision-making and operational direction. His influence extends beyond execution into shaping long-term strategy, governance, and innovation within the organisation.
Academically accomplished, Ishkaar holds a Master of Science in Strategic Project Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration. He has also pursued executive education through globally renowned institutions such as Cornell and Stanford, reinforcing his leadership with cutting-edge insights in management science and organisational strategy.
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Arthi Ramgoolam
Director
Qualifications:
BSc. Quantity Surveying
Arthi is a consummate executive with a proven track record in navigating complex organisational dynamics and fostering synergy across multiple layers of leadership. Her ability to manage and influence relationships across strategic, tactical, and operational tiers has positioned her as a critical integrator within the enterprise. Arthi brings a rare blend of technical depth and administrative precision, enabling her to make well-informed decisions that bridge both analytical rigor and strategic foresight.
As a central figure in the organisation’s value chain, Arthi plays a key role in ensuring that operational functions remain tightly aligned with corporate strategy. Her leadership directly supports the synchronisation of cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring that resources, capabilities, and outcomes are consistently calibrated to support enterprise goals.
Her business acumen, underpinned by both her technocratic insight and governance capability, makes her an indispensable contributor to the organisation’s long-term resilience and competitiveness. Arthi’s influence extends beyond day-to-day operations—she is instrumental in shaping structural continuity, driving performance, and reinforcing the strategic architecture of the business.
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Themba Phiri
Director
Qualifications:
BCom, MDP BBBEE, MBA, PG.Cert Project Management
Themba is a seasoned corporate leader with over four decades of executive experience spanning key business functions, including Supply Chain Management, Finance, Labour Relations, and Strategic Planning. His multidisciplinary expertise and strategic acumen have positioned him as a trusted advisor and transformational leader within complex corporate environments.
Throughout his career, Themba has led and implemented high-impact supply chain optimisation initiatives for leading multinational organisations. His work has contributed to enhanced operational efficiency and long-term value creation across sectors such as mining and heavy minerals. His ability to translate operational insight into strategic execution has consistently supported enterprise-level outcomes.
A champion of organisational growth and capability development, Themba has played an instrumental role in the execution of group-wide strategies, driving alignment across business units and supporting sustainable performance.
Beyond his operational impact, Themba is widely respected for his mentorship and leadership development. His guidance has fostered the emergence of a new generation of capable leaders in both the corporate sector and broader communities. His enduring legacy is one of enterprise resilience, people empowerment, and strategic foresight.
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Akaash Singh
Director
Akaash is a seasoned executive and industry leader with over 15 years of experience in the construction, cost management, and project management environment. As Director at Ramgoolam (Pty) Ltd, he leads strategic delivery across high-value, multi-disciplinary projects—driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
Known for his hands-on leadership and results-driven approach, Akaash oversees end-to-end project execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. He brings deep technical and commercial expertise across areas such as contract administration, risk mitigation, integrated project delivery, project and cost management.
Throughout his career, Akaash has cultivated a strong track record of success—guiding teams through complex environments, optimizing resources, and championing innovation. He plays a key role in corporate governance, strategic planning, and business development, regularly advising the executive board and contributing to group-wide initiatives, including service expansion and operational transformation.
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Uvishkar Neerahoo
Director
Qualifications:
Cert. QS, Cert. Project Management, Adv.Dip Project Management
Uvishkar is a seasoned infrastructure executive with deep expertise in Project Management, Construction Management, and Quantity Surveying. With a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-year capital projects, he brings a strategic and disciplined approach to project execution, consistently aligning delivery with industry standards and best practices.
Throughout his career, Uvishkar has successfully led major civil and building initiatives across KwaZulu-Natal, overseeing all project phases from inception through to closeout. His leadership spans both the private and public sectors, with a significant portion of his portfolio dedicated to high-impact projects within government infrastructure—ranging from educational and healthcare facilities to correctional services (DCS) programmes and national disaster management assessments.
Known for his sharp analytical insight and problem-solving capability, Uvishkar combines technical depth with agile leadership. His ability to build and lead high-performing teams, rapidly assimilate new concepts, and develop innovative solutions has positioned him as a trusted leader in the built environment.
Uvishkar’s professional ethos is grounded in excellence, accountability, and value creation—ensuring that every project under his leadership delivers not just infrastructure, but long-term socio-economic impact.
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Citizen Sithole
Director
Qualifications:
NDip QS, BTech. QS
Citizen is a dynamic and accomplished executive with over 16 years of experience driving complex infrastructure projects across both urban and rural landscapes. Known for his versatility and strategic leadership, he has consistently delivered high-value outcomes across diverse market sectors within the built environment.
A key asset to the Ramgoolam executive team, Citizen brings a cultivated leadership style marked by decisiveness, resilience, and professionalism. He has successfully led a wide portfolio of large-scale projects and programs, demonstrating the ability to operate effectively under pressure while maintaining strategic clarity and operational precision.
His expertise spans the full project lifecycle, and he is particularly skilled in managing multidimensional stakeholder environments, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams, government entities, and community stakeholders.
Citizen’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to quality, sustainability, and long-term impact—making him a trusted figure in shaping infrastructure that meets both present and future societal needs.
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Nirvana Maharaj
Director
Qualifications:
NDip. QS
Nirvana is a strategic and forward-thinking executive with a strong record of leadership in the construction and built environment sectors. Known for her intellectual acuity and dynamic leadership style, she excels in driving innovation and delivering results under complex, high-pressure conditions.
With over 16 years industry experience in retail, residential, commercial, private and public sector projects on pre and post contract roles. Nirvana has led major infrastructure initiatives involving key public sector institutions, including the Department of Correctional Services, Disaster Management Centres, and healthcare facilities. Her expertise also extends to audit and compliance functions within the construction and consulting domain, reflecting a deep understanding of governance, accountability, and operational oversight.
In her recent leadership roles, Nirvana has successfully managed large-scale, multi-disciplinary programmes, overseeing multiple teams with strategic clarity and a solution-oriented mindset. Her creative problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong numeracy and financial management skills, have made her a trusted leader in delivering cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.
Nirvana brings a rare blend of technical depth and executive maturity—ensuring that the programmes she leads not only meet delivery targets, but also align with broader strategic, regulatory, and socio-economic objectives.
In her recent work she has managed large scale programmes and is able to manage many teams under her wing with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving, strong numeracy and financial management skills
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Avinash Haripersad
Director
Qualifications:
NDip Bldg, BTech QS, Dip. Project Management, Pr. QS
Avinash is a seasoned Professional Quantity Surveyor with over 25 years of post-qualification experience, delivering strategic cost and commercial management across major infrastructure programmes. His leadership has been integral to the planning, execution, and governance of large-scale, multi-year projects across a wide spectrum of sectors.
Throughout his career, Avinash has played a pivotal role in high-impact developments spanning government infrastructure, aviation, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, the automotive industry, and retail environments. His ability to manage complexity across diverse markets has positioned him as a trusted advisor in navigating both commercial risk and value optimization.
Known for his precision, foresight, and strategic insight, Avinash consistently aligns project delivery with organisational priorities—ensuring cost efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and long-term asset value. His extensive experience in both public and private sector engagements underscores his reputation as a results-driven executive in the infrastructure domain.