Jacques Pietersen
SRUP: Project Manager at Anglo American
Topic: Creating a model to better the success rate of projects by focussing on a systemic approach.
Jacques Pietersen, age 38, married with two (almost three kids). I have always worked in a project environment. Started off at Murray and Roberts, then went to the army for 8 years, left to the private sector, but always worked in projects. I’ve done my Technical Diploma, MBA, PMP and also used to be a registered draftsman.
Started off in construction project, then military projects, again
construction and now in mining construction projects (currently at Anglo American – Kumba Iron Ore Sishen). Total project experience is about 19 years. Current projects vary from R30mil to R340mil with a total portfolio of about R550mil.