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“MegChem applies engineering resources optimally to translate client needs into process plant that meets agreed objectives.”

Our Senior Management Overview

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With our systems and procedures, we can support a client from A to Z and beyond. We pride ourselves on providing long-term maintenance and support beyond the scope of installation and implementation.

PIETER NEETHLING

Pieter is the Managing Director and a founding member of MegChem. As registered Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience, Pieter has been involved in engineering detail design, technical advisory and project management services covering all project life-cycle phases. This background serves him well in his role in growing the MegChem portfolio.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Eng (Mech Eng), 1988, University of Pretoria
M.Eng (Mech Eng), 1991, University of Pretoria
MBL, 1998, UNISA
Pr Eng (ECSA 950397)
GCC

WESSEL VAN ZYL

Wessel is responsible for the MegChem Project Management Business, which include the Engineering, Project, and Construction Management, MegChem Vaal Triangle and Airport Fuel Infrastructure Business Units. His experience include metallurgical and corrosion engineering as well as multi-discipline engineering and project management.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B. Eng Metallurgical Engineering: University of North West, 1995
B. Eng Hons (Metallurgy): University of Pretoria 2000
M. Eng (Engineering Management): University of Pretoria, 2012

LOUIS ODENDAAL

Louis is responsible for growing the MegChem business in the Western Cape. His experience includes design, fabrication and construction, engineering management and business development. He is a board member and chairman of the Equity- and Social and Ethics Committees.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Eng Mechanical Engineering: University of Stellenbosch, 1994
MBA: University of Stellenbosch, 2007

TERTIUS BOSMAN

Tertius is responsible for Mechanical, Process and Instrumentation Engineering as well as for interaction with fabricators with respect to design services. His teams provides conceptual and detail design services and support during procurement of equipment and construction. He has 30 years experience in mechanical design and construction support. He is a member of the Executive Committee and holds the portfolio of Mentorship and Continual Professional Development registration on the committee for the SAIMechE Highveld Branch.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Eng Mechanical Engineering: University of Stellenbosch, 1986

LINDA MAGQABI

Linda is the Executive Manager Corporate Affairs and Training. He has over 20 years of experience in Project Management in petrochemical and mining industries. He has managed projects in R&D and at Operations at all phases of project life cycle.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Sc (Mech Eng) UCT 1992
Programme in Business Leadership (UNISA) 2002

WILLEM DE KLERK

Willem is responsible for MegChem’s Piping Engineering Division. He started his career at MegChem in 2000 as an assistant engineer. He was promoted to Executive Manager in July 2016. He has extensive knowledge in piping design and engineering in the petrochemical field. Willem registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA in 2006 and is qualified as a Piping Designer according to SANS 347.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Eng Mechanical, North West University 1998

ENGELA MEYER

Engela is responsible for the delivering of the administrative services to the group of companies. Her responsibilities include the delivering of all Financial, Human Resource, Information Systems, ERP system development and Document Control services.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Comm (Accounting) 1985, M.Comm (Tax) 2015

MAHOMED KAJEE

Mahomed is responsible for cost engineering, project accounting and provides valuable management accounting support. He has over 37 years of experience in cost and management accounting. He has been a member of Megchem’s employment equity committee for the last twelve years.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Higher National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting (M.L. Sultan Technikon) 1980

300 + Employees

80 engineers (37 Pr Eng, 110 Designers and support resources.

BBBEE Level 1

Black Ownership51.41% Black Woman ownership 10.69%

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Megchem_DTI Gen Cert_2023

Quality - ISO 9001: 2015

For the Provision of multi-discipline design, consultation, engineering, procurement and construction services. (EPC/EPCM).

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ISO 45001:2018

MegChem's occupational Health and Safety Management System is ISO 45001:2018 Certified.