Ruan Taljaard

Ruan Taljaard has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Ruan most recently served as Head of Operations at YardLink starting in October 2022. Before that, they worked as an Operations Manager at HSS Hire from January 2021 until October 2022. Prior to that, Taljaard held various roles such as Depot Operations Manager at Blok 'N' Mesh from August 2019 to January 2021 and Yard Manager at Hünnebeck by BrandSafway from January 2019 to August 2019. Ruan also worked as a Yard Manager at Form-Scaff from March 2015 to December 2018 and as an Operations Manager at Pool master from September 2014 to March 2015. Taljaard gained further experience as a Depot Construction Manager and Trainee Depot Manager at Interwaste Holdings Limited from January 2014 to August 2014. Lastly, they served as a Site Manager at P&G Construction from December 2010 to December 2013. Throughout their career, Taljaard has demonstrated skills in operations management, staff management, client relations, and safety management.

Ruan Taljaard has a diverse education history in the field of occupational safety and health. Ruan obtained a Safety Management Diploma from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, graduating in 2018. In 2019, they completed a Managing Safely course at GTG Training, specializing in health and safety. Ruan also gained valuable knowledge and skills in risk management through certifications from IRCA, including Risk Management (RiskMaq) level 2 in 2017, RCAT in 2016, and RiskMaq 1 in 2016.

Additionally, Ruan has received training in various safety-related areas. Ruan completed courses on operator counter balance lift trucks and first aid level 1 at Global Learning Services in 2015. That same year, they also obtained certification as a Health and Safety representative, further solidifying their understanding of occupational health and safety.

Before focusing on occupational safety and health, Ruan pursued studies in the construction industry. Ruan obtained a National Home Builder qualification from NHBRC between 2012 and 2013.

Ruan's education history also includes some incomplete or unspecified qualifications. Ruan pursued a degree as a Health & Safety Rep from IRCA, though the completion dates are unknown. Similarly, they attended Scottburgh High School, where they likely pursued a Bachelor's degree, but specific details are unavailable.

Furthermore, Ruan has additional certifications in their field, including a CSCS Green card from GTG Training and COSHH Riak assessment level 2 from GTG. In 2020, they completed a course on Operations and Supply Chain Management at Udemy to enhance their understanding of operations.