Jonas (53) is a highly experienced engineer who has held several senior board positions in the South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE), Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) and the Mutale Chamber of Commerce (Chair).

Jonas is an entrepreneur with various successful investments in the property, agricultural, and hospitality industries and, thus, is well skilled in transforming smaller business ventures into long-term value adding investments. Jonas is a senior traditional leader and as such has an intricate knowledge and understanding of the South African rural landscape.