Full name(s) and surname:
Andrew van Zyl
Position:
Managing Director
What contribution do you see yourself making to the SAIMM and Council? :
I am passionate about the mining industry and have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in production, projects and advising both government and the private sector. My work as a Valuator has also given me the opportunity to understand some of the value drivers and the context of the industry. I believe this experience can benefit the SAIMM as we look to positively impact the industry.
Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
Member of the SAIMM ESG-S committee
Past chair of the SAMVAL committee
Organising committee for the SAIMM Mineral Valuation Colloquium, 2017
Organising committee for the SSC conference 2019
Organising committee for the SAIMM ESG-S Conference 2024
Presented at SAMVAL code launch and previous mining schools and valuation colloquiums
Qualifications:
B.Eng. (Chemical with Mineral Processing), M.Com. (Financial Economics and Econometrics)
Brief career history:
My career began as a learner official in Anglo Coal in 1994. I then transferred to the University of Stellenbosch and returned to Anglo Coal post-graduation. I worked in production before moving to a projects company for five years where I also started studying economics, completing an M.Com in 2006. Over the past sixteen years my focus has been more on valuation, business development and strategy with the past 13 years at SRK as a Competent Valuator. I am currently the managing director of SRK South Africa.
Date and place of birth:
1975, South Africa