Jako Pienaar

Jako Pienaar is an experienced engineering manager with a robust background in the mining sector, currently serving as Engineering Manager and Manager of Engineering Group Projects at Northam Platinum since July 2018. Prior experience includes roles at Impala Platinum from October 2015 to May 2019 as Manager of Engineering Shafts and Manager of Engineering Projects, providing operational and technical support across multiple operations during critical project phases. Earlier roles at Impala Platinum involved project management and engineering oversight during major infrastructure projects. Additional experience includes serving as Site Resident Engineer at RSV Consulting Engineers and Project Managers, and as Unit Manager Engineering at Gold Fields Ltd. Educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Project Management from the University of Pretoria, a PGDip in Management from North-West University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria.