Jakes Koen

Jakes Koen has extensive work experience in the field of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ). Jakes is currently serving as the Head of SHEQ at Renergen Limited since October 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Health and Safety Manager at the same company since July 2022.

Before joining Renergen Limited, Jakes worked as an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor from July 2021 to August 2022. Jakes gained significant experience at AngloGold Ashanti, where they served as the Senior Manager of Health Safety and Training from October 2018 to July 2021.

Jakes has also held various managerial positions at different organizations. Jakes was a Project HSSE Manager at Wood from April 2017 to September 2018. Prior to that, at Amec Foster Wheeler, they worked as a Project HSE Manager from January 2016 to March 2017 and as a Principal HSSE from August 2015 to January 2016.

Earlier in their career, Jakes served as an SSHE Manager at Kentz - Member of the SNC Lavalin Group from April 2012 to August 2015 and at Foster Wheeler from August 2007 to March 2012. Jakes gained experience as an HSE Manager at Fluor Corporation from May 2004 to July 2007 and at Foster Wheeler from August 2001 to March 2004.

Jakes started their professional journey as an HSE Officer at Sasol in 1997, where they served until 2001.

Overall, Jakes Koen has over two decades of experience in various roles within the field of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality.

Jake Koen's education history can be summarized as follows:

Jake Koen attended Sasolburg Technical High School from 1981 to 1986, where they matriculated. After completing high school, Jake attended Oxbridge South Africa and obtained a diploma in Safety Management in 2014. Currently, they are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Fire Sciences at Ashwood, expected to be completed in 2022.