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Helga Van Lochem

Observer · DISC type ci
Technology Partner at New Concept Projects
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Helga is a technology partner at NCP International, specializing in sensor-based sorting solutions for mining applications in Sub-Sahara Africa. A graduate of the University of Johannesburg, her extensive experience includes key sales, project engineering, and management roles at firms like TOMRA Sorting Mining and MDM Engineering, focusing on project feasibility and technology application.

Helga recently embarked on a new professional and personal adventure, moving to Mauritius for her latest venture. She has expressed excitement for the island lifestyle, including the warm water and friendly people. She values professional connections, enjoying annual catch-ups with colleagues at major industry events like Mining Indaba.

After a long, successful career at TOMRA, she made the significant move to join a new international venture based in Mauritius.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Technology Partner
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Helga shows up

Example Seeker
Curious
Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Helga cares about

Sensor-based Sorting
Her core expertise is applying sensor-based sorting solutions in the mining sector, with a focus on improving efficiency and profitability for chrome, diamonds, and other minerals.
Mining in Africa
Her career is centered on the mining industry in Sub-Sahara Africa, from project engineering to providing advanced sorting technology to major operations across the region.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Technology Partner
New Concept Projects
3-2019 - 4-2025
Sales Manager
TOMRA Sorting Mining
3-2019 - 4-2025
Area Sales Manager
TOMRA Sorting Mining
2-2015 - 3-2019
Sales Engineer
Techmatic
1-2010 - 3-2015
Project Engineer, assistant Project Manager
MDM Engineering
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor's Degree
University of Johannesburg
1981 - 1985
Matric
Sandown High
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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