PPC has appointed its current interim Chief Executive, Johan Claassen as CEO and an executive director of the group with immediate effect.

"Since his appointment as interim CEO Johan has overseen a number of important milestones including the successful stabilisation of the business, an improvement in efficiencies following the completion of key projects and the strengthening of PPC's financial position," said Peter Nelson, chairperson of PPC.

Elsewhere, Njombo Lekula has accepted the managing director position at South Africa Cement and Mokate Ramafoko will fulfill Mr Lekula’s previous role as MD of Rest of Africa Cement.