Roux Wildenboer

Critic
DISC Type : C

Senior Metallurgist at Rainbow Rare Earths

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Overview

Roux Wildenboer is a Senior Metallurgist at Rainbow Rare Earths, specializing in hydrometallurgy and process engineering. He manages the companys state-of-the-art hydrometallurgical laboratory in Randburg, focusing on novel technologies for rare earth metal extraction. He holds Masters and Honours degrees from the University of Pretoria.

Roux presented key test work results from Rainbows Phalaborwa Project at the Southern African Rare Earths International Conference.

Personality Overview

Critic

Objective Thinker

Precise

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Rare Earth Extraction
His work at Rainbow Rare Earths is focused on extracting strategic rare earth metals from waste phosphogypsum at the Phalaborwa project.
Hydrometallurgical Processes
As a passionate hydrometallurgist, he is in charge of a laboratory executing test work including leaching, ion-exchange, and purification.
Green Energy Transition
[Predicted] His company's mission is to supply rare earth metals for green technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines, likely aligning with his professional focus.

Media Appearances

Roux has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Senior Metallurgist at Rainbow Rare Earths
1-2020 - 8-2022
Process Engineer at SENET (Pty) Ltd.
1-2018 - 12-2019
Junior Process Engineer at SENET (Pty) Ltd.
1-2017 - 12-2017
Tutor at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
1-2014 - 12-2016
Academic Tutor at Turning Point Tutors

Education

1-2023 - 3-2025
Masters degree from University of Pretoria
2018 - 2020
Honours degree from University of Pretoria

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Exp : 11 Location : City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Job Level : N/A Designation : Senior Metallurgist at Rainbow Rare Earths
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Insights For Selling To Roux

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Roux is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Roux

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Roux move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Roux take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Roux

Personality Compatibility


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