Bernard Mabele is an inspiring leader with a recognised track record in strategic and operational roles in various government Departments and community development organisations. He is currently employed by the Northern Cape Solar and Renewable Energy Business Incubator (NOCSOBI) as the acting Chief Executive Officer. He is a distinguished academic affiliated with the University of the Free State in South Africa. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of renewable energy, social dynamics, and corporate responsibility, particularly within the South African context. In 2023, Mabele contributed to the field with a significant publication titled "Renewable energy, social disruption and formalising the social licence to operate in South Africa," featured in the journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.