Johannesburg, South Africa · Est. 2009
POWERING
AFRICA'S
SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE
A diversified holding group developing projects in renewable power, infrastructure, environmental waste management and petroleum management across Africa and beyond.
ABOUT US
Spilledwater Holdings is a dynamic South African holding group with nearly two decades of multidisciplinary expertise developing projects across renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, petroleum management, and environmental waste management.
Our core mission is to address global challenges such as energy sustainability and water security by developing projects that create meaningful, lasting impact. Through our diversified portfolio of subsidiaries, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide, driving growth and opportunity across Africa and beyond.
VISION & MISSION
VISION
To be a global leader in sustainable development, driving innovation in renewable energy and business consulting to empower communities, protect the environment, and create lasting solutions for energy and water security.
MISSION
To leverage our multidisciplinary expertise to develop innovative, impactful projects that address the world's most pressing challenges. Through commitment to sustainability and growth, we create value for clients, promote economic development, and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.
OUR DIVISIONS
Each subsidiary operates with deep sector expertise, combining decades of experience with a commitment to sustainable African development.
Downstream petroleum management and energy distribution across Southern Africa.
Spilledwater Petroleum Managers (SPM) is the petroleum and downstream energy management arm of Spilledwater Holdings. SPM delivers specialised operational, commercial, and compliance management services across the fuel retail, distribution, and energy downstream value chain in South Africa and the broader SADC region.
Leveraging Spilledwater Holdings' longstanding relationships with major energy sector stakeholders — including Shell, Sasol, and Eskom — SPM provides integrated petroleum management solutions that bridge operational execution with strategic commercial project development.
Services & Capabilities
Downstream Management
Full-service operational oversight of petroleum retail and distribution facilities across Southern Africa.
Compliance & Regulatory
Ensuring regulatory compliance with DMRE, NERSA, and applicable petroleum industry frameworks.
Commercial Development
Strategic guidance for petroleum distribution contracts, tender submissions, and fuel supply agreements.
Stakeholder Engagement
Managing relationships with major energy companies, government entities, and petroleum sector counterparties.
Energy & Infrastructure Development — where sustainable project development meets institutional capital.
Spilled Water & Associates is the energy and infrastructure development subsidiary of Spilledwater Holdings, based in Johannesburg. The firm combines nearly two decades of hands-on African energy-sector experience developing projects across multiple jurisdictions, with sixteen years of institutional capital-markets expertise from one of the world's leading investment banks.
We work at the intersection of project development, government procurement programmes, public-private partnership (PPP) structures, and structured finance — supporting renewable energy and infrastructure transactions across multiple African jurisdictions.
What We Do
- Renewable energy project development & commercialisation
- PPP infrastructure development & concession structuring
- REIPPP and RMIPPPP bid management and project development
- Structured finance, hedging, and DFI engagement
- Government and regulatory stakeholder engagement
Where We Work
- South Africa — primary market & headquarters
- Tanzania, Egypt & broader East Africa
- Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Cross-border, multi-jurisdictional financing
- International capital providers & African counterparties
Sectors We Serve
Solar & Hybrid PV
Utility-scale solar PV and PV+BESS hybrid plants — from REIPPP bid leadership through development and commercialisation.
Onshore Wind
Wind farm development and IPP governance — including board oversight at the 27 MW Metrowind facility and REIPPP bid submissions.
Water Treatment
Water treatment infrastructure for industrial and mining clients — from feasibility and process design through operational delivery.
Grid & Power Infrastructure
Grid-connected generation, transmission interface, and broader PPP infrastructure across multiple African jurisdictions.
Featured Project: Blyvoor Mine Water Treatment Plant
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) to Potable Water · DRD Gold (Blyvoor) · South Africa
Sechaba led the delivery of an AMD treatment solution for DRD Gold's Blyvoor mine — converting contaminated mine water into potable water for on-site use. The plant integrated reverse osmosis (RO) with ultrafiltration (UF) pre-treatment to treat 12 megalitres per day, addressing both process-water demand and a long-standing environmental liability.
Driving Africa's energy transition through solar, wind, gas-to-power, and battery storage projects.
Spilledwater Power drives Africa's energy transition through impactful projects spanning solar, wind, gas-to-power, and battery storage. Notable projects include the Karpowership SA deal — bringing dispatchable power to key South African ports — and the $60 million, 27 MW Van Staden's Wind Project. Spilledwater Power has shaped over 60 renewable energy projects in South Africa and delivered clean energy strategies across 14 African and Middle Eastern countries.
Energy Technologies
Solar PV & Hybrid
Utility-scale solar photovoltaic plants and PV+BESS hybrid systems across South Africa and the continent.
- Utility-scale ground-mounted PV
- PV + Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
- REIPPP bid leadership
Onshore Wind
Wind farm development across South Africa's high-wind resource zones, with established operational track record.
- 27 MW Metrowind (operational)
- Van Staden's Wind Project — $60M, 27 MW
- REIPPP rounds — multiple submissions
Battery Energy Storage
Large-scale BESS for grid stabilisation, peak shaving, and dispatchable power across African markets.
- Grid-scale battery storage
- Hybrid renewable + storage systems
- Frequency regulation services
Gas-to-Power
Dispatchable floating power stations and gas-to-power solutions for emergency and baseload generation needs.
- Floating modular gas engines
- RMIPPPP — Karpowership SA
- 3 coastal sites: Coega, Richards Bay, Saldanha
Track Record
Whole-of-waste environmental solutions — water, solid waste, tyre waste, organic waste, and beyond — across Southern Africa.
Spilledwater Recycling is the environmental infrastructure and waste management development subsidiary of Spilledwater Holdings. Drawing on Sechaba Moletsane's role as director and shareholder of the Beco Institute for Sustainable Development, the division has deep expertise across all forms of waste — water, solid waste, tyre waste, organic waste, and related environmental streams.
The division develops waste minimisation plans, designs waste management projects, and delivers end-to-end environmental infrastructure solutions for mining, industrial, and municipal clients across Southern Africa. Spilledwater Recycling turns waste liabilities of every kind into productive, bankable assets.
Waste Management Capabilities
Water Recycling & Treatment
Acid mine drainage (AMD), reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and potable water production for mining and industrial clients.
Solid Waste Management
Design and development of solid waste management projects including sorting, recycling infrastructure, and landfill diversion strategies.
Tyre Waste Recycling
Development of tyre waste processing and recycling projects, converting end-of-life tyres into reusable materials and energy products.
Organic Waste & Composting
Organic waste diversion, composting infrastructure, and bio-energy recovery solutions for municipal and agricultural waste streams.
Waste Minimisation Plans
Comprehensive waste minimisation strategies, audits, and implementation plans aligned to regulatory requirements and cleaner production principles.
Process Control & SCADA
Integrated SCADA and process control systems for real-time monitoring, automated management, and reporting across waste treatment facilities.
Flagship Project: Blyvoor Mine Water Treatment Plant
Acid Mine Drainage to Potable Water · DRD Gold · Blyvoor, South Africa
Spilledwater Recycling led the delivery of a landmark AMD treatment facility for DRD Gold's Blyvoor mine — converting highly contaminated acid mine drainage into potable-quality water for on-site operations. The plant transformed a high-risk environmental liability into a productive operational asset.
Technical Solution
- Ultrafiltration (UF) pre-treatment to remove suspended solids
- Reverse osmosis (RO) trains to demineralise AMD to potable standards
- 12 megalitre/day continuous treatment capacity
- Integrated process control and on-site sludge management
FOUNDER & SHAREHOLDER
Sechaba Moletsane
Founder, Sole Shareholder & Executive Director
A seasoned expert in power, renewable energy, and environmental infrastructure, Sechaba Moletsane specialises in developing sustainable energy and waste management projects and delivering strategic solutions across Africa and globally.
Sechaba has overseen bid submissions for more than 50 projects under South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), administered by the DMRE, National Treasury, and the DBSA. He is a partner and majority shareholder in Power Group (Pty) Ltd, which holds a 49% shareholding in Karpowership SA — achieving preferred bidder status under the RMIPPPP in 2021.
Between 2013 and 2017, Sechaba served as Regional Director at SkyPower Global, leading business development across the African continent. Prior to that, he advised clients at Deloitte during the first two rounds of the REIPPP programme. As a director and shareholder of the Beco Institute for Sustainable Development, Sechaba led the design and development of waste management projects spanning water treatment, solid waste, tyre waste, and organic waste recycling — developing waste minimisation plans and delivering environmental infrastructure projects across multiple sectors in Southern Africa. He also worked with Camco International, leading carbon credit generation, cleaner production programmes, and zaRECs and I-RECs initiatives across African markets.
Selected Track Record
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
Spilledwater Holdings has worked with some of the most prominent organisations in energy, finance, and government across Africa and globally.
LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING
TOGETHER
Whether you're an investor, development partner, government entity, or prospective client — we welcome conversations about energy projects, infrastructure transactions, waste management solutions, or petroleum management services.
Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1686
South Africa