Mongezi Veti worked for Anglo Gold Western Deep Levels before joining Sasol Mining in 1994. In 2002, he became Mine Manager at Arnot and was subsequently appointed General Manager of Area 2 at Exxaro following the merger. In 2010, Veti was appointed General Manager of Safety, Health, Environment, and Community. In 2012, he was elected President of the South African Colliery Managers' Association (SACMA). In 2015, he became Executive Head of Sustainability, a role he continues to hold.