Rakesh Seetal

Rakesh Seetal has a strong background in various industries, including waste management, equipment sales, and transportation. Rakesh held the position of Head of Procurement / Supply Chain southern Africa at EnviroServ Waste Management Ltd from January 2014 onwards. Prior to that, they were a Senior Manager at EnviroServ Waste Management, where they were responsible for profitability, people management, sustainability, and business development. Rakesh Seetal also has experience as a Sales/Operations/General Manager at Barloworld Equipment from February 2004 to April 2012. Before entering the private sector, Rakesh Seetal worked as a Mechanical Engineer Manager at KZN Department of Transport from October 1995 to January 2004.

Rakesh Seetal has a diverse education history. Rakesh completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 1991 to 1995. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Strategy at the same university from 1996 to 1998. Rakesh also obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree with a focus on Contract Law and Negotiation from 2005 to 2008 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, Rakesh attended the Institute of Marketing Management from 2008 to 2010, where they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management. Rakesh furthered their business education by attending the GIBS Business School in 2008 for a Leadership Development Program (LDP) of Barloworld and in 2018 for the International Executive Development Program, focusing on International Business. Rakesh also acquired specialized sales and merchandising skills by completing the Caterpillar Sales Professional program at Caterpillar University in 2006. Furthermore, they pursued an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management at CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. Rakesh'seducational journey began at Southlands Secondary, but specific dates and details regarding this remain unknown.