Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer: Black Mountain Complex
North West University: Master in Business, Strategic / Financial Management.
University of Pretoria: BSc Hons Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Management.
Vaal University of Technology: National Higher Diploma, Extractive Metallurgy.
Pieter was appointed at VZI in August 2019 as the General Manager of Gamsberg Mine. During his 30 years’ experience in the industry, 20 years amount to operational site and management experience in various commodities such as gold, diamonds, base metals and coal Prior to joining VZI, Pieter held various positions at Anglo American and De Beers since 1990. During his 30 years’ experience in the industry, 20 years amount to operational site and management experience in various commodities such as gold, diamonds, base metals and coal. He spends a further 10 years on corporate level, as a senior executive specialising in business excellence covering sites globally, such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Chile, Brazil, Canada and Australia.
Pieter is currently responsible for operational excellence across Black Mountain Complex and is fully committed to contributing to a larger purpose: people, community, and national prosperity through empowered strategic business units.