Johan Janse van Vuuren

Johan Janse van Vuuren

Consultant
South Africa
English, Afrikaans, Zulu

About Me

I am technically strong and learn technical information very quickly.
The first to oversee and develop the building of new excavator and faces hovel bucket lips for the Africa market.
I designed and cast new crusher ring…

Experience

Earthmoving Representative

Gring Right Engineering
Oct 2025 - Present · 8 months

Get more earthmoving component repairs
Increase Grind Right repair footprint
Product support (customer support)
Build relationship with customers
New development
Building new components

District manager

ESCO WEAR PARTS AFRICA
Dec 2013 - Sep 2025 · 11 years 9 months

Increase ESCO footprint
ESCO product sales (Rigging and GET)
Achieve sales targets
Product support (customer support)
Build relationship with customers
Do forecasting for customers on stock holding
Create success stories on products
Do regional and major digger conversions
GET recommendation per application
New lip layout and design
Building new lips

District manager

ESCO WEAR PARTS AFRICA
Dec 2013 - Sep 2025 · 11 years 9 months

Increase ESCO footprint, ESCO product sales (Rigging and GET), Achieve sales targets, Product support (customer support), Build relationship with customers, Do forecasting for customers on stock holding, Create success stories on products, Do regional and major digger conversions, GET recommendation per application, New lip layout and design, Building new lips

GES

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Apr 2009 - Nov 2013 · 4 years 7 months

Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Dragline Marion 8200
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Demag H285’s
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on GD70 Overburden drills
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Power Reticulation
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

General engineering suprentendant

Anglo American · Secunda, South Africa
May 2009 - Nov 2013 · 4 years 6 months

I was in charge off all the draglines, shovels and overburden drill on the mine. The maintenance, planning and completion their off. Planned the maintenance and all major shutdowns on the machines. Worked with 3rd party contractors to assist with specific repairs and maintenance. I was responsible for everybody's safety and health in my department. Maintained a high availability on the machines and always look for ways to improve productivity.

Section engineer

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
May 2012 - Jun 2012 · 1 month

Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Dragline Marion 8200
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Demag H285’s
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on GD70 Overburden drills
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Power Reticulation
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

Acting GES

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009 · 3 months

Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Dragline Marion 8200
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Demag H285’s
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on GD70 Overburden drills

Maintenance Coordinator

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Apr 2006 - Apr 2009 · 3 years

Maintenance Coordinator

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Apr 2006 - Apr 2009 · 3 years

Acting GES

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Feb 2008 - Aug 2008 · 5 months

Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Dragline Marion 8200
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Demag H285’s
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on GD70 Overburden drills

Acting GES

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Oct 2007 - Dec 2007 · 1 month

Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Dragline Marion 8200
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on Demag H285’s
Safety maintenance and shutdown repairs on GD70 Overburden drills

Mechanical Foreman

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Apr 2005 - Apr 2006 · 1 year

Mechanical Foreman

Anglo Coal Isibonelo
Apr 2005 - Apr 2006 · 1 year

Fitter and Services Foreman

Sasol Syferfontein
Jan 2003 - Mar 2005 · 2 years 2 months

Fitter and Services Foreman

Sasol Syferfontein
Jan 2003 - Mar 2005 · 2 years 2 months

Fitter Foreman (Acting)

SYFERFONTEIN MINE (SASOL)
Jul 1998 - Jan 2003 · 4 years 6 months

Ensuring and enforcing the companies Health, Safety and Environmental policies NOSA and ISO
Planning and controlling maintenance schedules and major shutdowns on opencast machines
Planning and ensuring that all ad hoc tasks are completed
Leading and developing employees on an ongoing basis
Doing all ordering of spares via SAP system
Maintaining all electrical equipment
Managing time and attendance of employees in the department

FITTER FOREMAN (ACTING)

SYFERFONTEIN MINE (SASOL)
Jul 1998 - Jan 2003 · 4 years 6 months

Ensuring and enforcing the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, Planning and controlling maintenance schedules and major shutdowns on opencast machines

Fitter

SYFERFONTEIN MINE (SASOL)
Jan 1991 - Jul 1998 · 7 years 5 months

Carrying out all major and minor repairs on a scheduled maintenance basis
Completing daily and weekly services according to the manufactures specifications on Marion 8200 Draglines, P&H Rope Shovel, GD70 Overburden drills and Demag H285 Hydraulic Excavators
Performing as Safety representative in the department
Acting as Foreman / charge hand when required

FITTER

SYFERFONTEIN MINE (SASOL)
Jan 1991 - Jul 1998 · 7 years 5 months

Carrying out all major and minor repairs on a scheduled maintenance basis, Completing daily and weekly services according to the manufacturer's specifications on various machines

Earthmoving Representative

Gring Right Engineering
Oct 2025

Get more earthmoving component repairs, Increase Grind Right repair footprint, Product support (customer support), Build relationship with customers, New development, Building new components

Skills

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Project Management (EPC) SAP Analytical Data New Design New Developments NOSA ISO Health Safety and Environmental policies Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Power Reticulation Maintenance planning Shutdown planning Employee development Forecasting Customer support Sales targets Product sales Rigging GET Product support Relationship building New development Component repairs Mechanical safety Medium voltage Situational Leadership (SLS) Welding appreciation Safety leadership
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