Jacobus Collins

Jacobus Collins has extensive experience in the dairy and packaging industries, currently serving as UHT Plant Lead at Westland Milk Products since January 2020. Previous roles include Senior Maintenance Technician at Woodlands Dairy, Technical Manager at Parmalat South Africa, and Maintenance Technologist at Clover, among others. Jacobus has a strong background in servicing and repairing Tetra Pak filling lines and has managed various technical aspects of UHT and yoghurt plants. Education includes multiple specialized training programs from Tetra Pak and qualifications in industrial electronics and supervisory management. Jacobus began as an electrician with the Cape Town City Council, progressing through various technical roles over a career that spans several decades.