Bio

Castalia Moloi is the Senior Vice President, Legal, Intellectual Property and Compliance at Sasol, a chemical and energy company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is an admitted attorney with more than 20 years’ experience.

She has had a distinguished career spanning diverse sectors and cemented her reputation as a beacon of strategic foresight and judicious governance. Her leadership within the legal realm, especially within the petrochemical, electricity, and mining industries, is characterised by an astute blending of deep regulatory comprehension and a finely honed talent for robust risk mitigation.

Anchored at the forefront of a globally esteemed corporation such as Sasol, she undertakes the intricate task of overseeing extensive legal functions across diverse geographies. Her stewardship involves the nuanced negotiation and drafting of consequential strategic and operational commercial contracts, projects, and transactions spanning various domains. Leading talented multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring seamless delivery of legal services, she was named the Winner for the Legal Category of the WeQual Awards, EMEA 2024; a testament to her dedication to exemplary client service, her capacity to furnish astute guidance and leadership. She was also nominated on to the Legal 500: GC Powerlist South Africa 2024.

A cornerstone of her professional approach is an inherent ability to weave intricate legal knowledge with a discerning sense of diplomacy, a crucial asset when engaging with departmental top brass. As she navigates international operations with finesse, Castalia continually strives to intertwine the complexities of law with the overarching vision of esteemed commercial entities. Her flair for fostering key stakeholder relations paired with a commitment to nurturing future leaders and the provision of high-calibre legal support, from advice to litigation, set her distinctly apart at the nexus of legal prowess and strategic business insight.

As a pivotal member of executive committees, boardrooms, and academic institutions, Castalia’s influence extends beyond operational oversight. She champions organisational transparency, ethical stewardship, and innovation-driven strategies that respond to market demands while upholding foundational principles. She is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa.