George van Greunen (Pr. Eng, MBA, B.Eng)
General Manager at Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Clive Ackhurst
George is someone you can rely on to get things done. He is not afraid to make a decision, after careful consideration of the facts. He gets involved with his team getting to know them creating strong bonds, he really cares. He has good values and works hard to get the best results possible, it was fun and a pleasure to work with him.
Rudi Hayes (Pr.Tech.Eng)
I have worked with George for the past 9 years. He is a strong leader and confident in his abilities. He is honest and open with his team members and he does what he says he will do. He is a very detail-oriented person, who always challenges his subordinates to think outside the box. His technical skills and problem-solving abilities are second to none and executed with the greatest detail and with passion.
Clive Ackhurst
George is someone you can rely on to get things done. He is not afraid to make a decision, after careful consideration of the facts. He gets involved with his team getting to know them creating strong bonds, he really cares. He has good values and works hard to get the best results possible, it was fun and a pleasure to work with him.
Rudi Hayes (Pr.Tech.Eng)
I have worked with George for the past 9 years. He is a strong leader and confident in his abilities. He is honest and open with his team members and he does what he says he will do. He is a very detail-oriented person, who always challenges his subordinates to think outside the box. His technical skills and problem-solving abilities are second to none and executed with the greatest detail and with passion.
Clive Ackhurst
George is someone you can rely on to get things done. He is not afraid to make a decision, after careful consideration of the facts. He gets involved with his team getting to know them creating strong bonds, he really cares. He has good values and works hard to get the best results possible, it was fun and a pleasure to work with him.
Rudi Hayes (Pr.Tech.Eng)
I have worked with George for the past 9 years. He is a strong leader and confident in his abilities. He is honest and open with his team members and he does what he says he will do. He is a very detail-oriented person, who always challenges his subordinates to think outside the box. His technical skills and problem-solving abilities are second to none and executed with the greatest detail and with passion.
Clive Ackhurst
George is someone you can rely on to get things done. He is not afraid to make a decision, after careful consideration of the facts. He gets involved with his team getting to know them creating strong bonds, he really cares. He has good values and works hard to get the best results possible, it was fun and a pleasure to work with him.
Rudi Hayes (Pr.Tech.Eng)
I have worked with George for the past 9 years. He is a strong leader and confident in his abilities. He is honest and open with his team members and he does what he says he will do. He is a very detail-oriented person, who always challenges his subordinates to think outside the box. His technical skills and problem-solving abilities are second to none and executed with the greatest detail and with passion.
Credentials
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education ServicesOct, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Mine Manager's Certificate of Competercy
Department of Mineral ResourcesJul, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
Mine Overseer’ Certificate of Competency
Department of Mineral ResourcesSep, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Blasting Certificate (Hard Rock Mines)
Department of Minerals and EnergyJan, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
International English Language Testing System
IELTS Official
Experience
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Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd
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South Africa
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Mining
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300 - 400 Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2016 - Present
♦ Operational Leadership ♦ Production ♦ Technical Services ♦ Finance ♦ Project Management ♦
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Mining Technical Advisor
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Provide Mining Technical advice and assistance to RBPlat.
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Vedanta Resources Plc
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Mining
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
Head of Mining in Charge of all operations at Deeps Shaft. Responsible for Strategic Business Planning and Optimization Projects. Production requirement of 1.5 million tons per year. Various production optimization requirements identified, initiated and implemented.Big hole open stoping, cut and fill and crater retreat mining.
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Mine Manager
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
In charge of production, project drafting and execution on the Swartberg Project as well as production at Deeps Shaft of 1.5Mtpa
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Mineral Resource Manager
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
Manager in Charge of the Mine Technical Services on Styldrift Mine. One of the most advanced mining developments in Southern Africa. Manager in Charge of the Mine Technical Services on Styldrift Mine. One of the most advanced mining developments in Southern Africa.
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Anglo American
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United Kingdom
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Mine Planner
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
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Section Manager
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Mar 2008 - Dec 2010
2.6.1 Appointment: Extensive knowledge gained on deep tabular ground conditions and trackless mining.
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Education
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2010 - 2014
Stellenbosch University
Master in Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
2016 - 2017
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
PPM, Project Management -
2008 - 2010
University of the Witwatersrand
GDE, Mining Engineering -
2000 - 2003
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
B. Eng, Mining Engineering
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