Lindani started his career at AngloGold and later moved to Anglo American Platinum as a Production Manager.
He is a co-founder and Executive Chairperson of Siyanda Resources. The company has grown from the value of R3m in 2003 to over R400m to date. Lindani co-established interests at Koornfontein Coal, Eloff, DMS, Masa, Kalahari and Kangwane Anthracite mines. Lindani was part of the team that drafted the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act.