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Gerhardus Van Heerden

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Project Engineer at Xtropy
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Gerhardus is a Project Engineer at Xtropy, specializing in the mining and minerals processing sector. His background includes consulting and operational roles at major firms like Hatch and Anglo American, focusing on EPCM and operational readiness. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from Stellenbosch University.

He has a strong interest in applying academic theory to solve real-world industry problems, a theme that was central to his postgraduate research which he completed while employed full-time.

Unique fact: He completed his Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering with cum laude honors while working full-time.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Project Engineer
Job Level
Junior
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Minerals Processing
His career is centered on the mining and minerals processing industry, with a current specific focus on froth flotation projects at Xtropy.
Engineering Management
He holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (Engineering Management) and has experience in management consulting within the mining and energy industries at Hatch.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Project Engineer
Xtropy
Hatch
Full-time
2-2021 - 5-2022
Junior Engineer
Anglo American
Stellenbosch University
Full-time
12-2017 - 1-2020
Vacation Student and Bursar
Anglo American
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Education
2022 - 10-2024
Master of Engineering - MEng (cum laude)
Stellenbosch University
2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
Stellenbosch University
2019 - 2019
Summer School Programme in Innovation
University of Hohenheim
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