Meet the team

Jacques Nel

Managing Director

Jacques oversees our operations across all territories, ensuring that the reputation of M&R is strengthened on an international scale.

Jacques has been with the Sturrock and Robson Group since 2011, where he has worked on a Group level as well as for our sister company, Liquid Automation Services. In 2015 he was appointed as General Manager of Martin and Robson South Africa, followed by a promotion to Managing Director in 2017.

His experience within the Group has given him an international outlook and exposure to a range of operations where he has delivered growth, market, and territorial expansion in challenging environments.

Jaco Brummer

Finance Director

Jaco is a chartered accountant, bringing with him almost 20 years of finance experience from across multiple industries and geographies.

With a background in mining services, trading and auditing, he is knowledgeable in financial planning, reporting and analysis, taxation, corporate governance and internal control.

He makes sure that we are well-positioned to navigate the complexities of doing business across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring appropriate structuring of business operations, whilst maintaining the highest levels of compliance.

Otto Van Griethuysen

Global Supply Chain Manager

Otto has 15 years experience in the freight and logistics industry specialising in bulk movements of mining and agricultural products over multiple corridors ranging from the SADEC region to China, South America and Australia.

This paired with his strategic experience in all aspects of business pertaining to areas such as procurement, strategic growth and all commercial operations, puts him in an ideal position to ensure we find the best logistical solutions for you, even if it means thinking outside the box.

Ameet Roy

Finance Manager

Ameet joined our team in April 2019 and has over 15 years of financial experience in the Global Business industry in Mauritius.

He has a strong finance background and has held management positions in Management companies and within the Oil and Gas industry.

A Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Ameet has developed specific expertise in areas such as financial management, corporate governance, cross-border investment and transfer pricing.

Dewald Potgieter

General Manager, South Africa

As Martin and Robson’s general manager, Dewald oversees our South African operations, ensuring that every customer receives top-quality product and service.

Dewald is a professional engineer and certified project management professional with 20 years’ experience within general, project, and engineering management.

He has had extensive exposure to the rail and mining industries and holds a master’s degree in engineering management and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Solomon Fakude

Operations Manager

Having worked through the ranks from apprentice fitter, Mechanical Technician, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Production Manager, and now Operations Manager, Solomon knows the ins and outs of a working site.

Solomon joined us in 2012, and is instrumental in keeping our South African site running, and are people motivated.

Hannelie Albrecht

Management Accountant

A key part of our team since 2009, Hannelie keeps the financial operations of our South African business running neatly and smoothly.

Joshua Nkuna

SHEQ Officer

After translating a safety course for a company into Zulu in 2009 and finding a natural affinity for the subject, Joshua decided that Safety was the career path for him.

Part of the team since 2016, Joshua keeps our operations running at the highest safety standards and has 10 years of Safety Officer experience from the mechanical and industrial engineering and mining industries.

He’s skilled in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), OHSAS 18001, Inspection, Risk Assessment, and Safety Management Systems, and holds a Matric Certificate and a Diploma in Safety Management and a certificate in ISO 9001:2015 Standard.

Thembi Lungile Lubisi

Sales & Logistics Coordinator

Thembi has more than 10 years’ experience in the mining industry and holds a Bachelors Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Her focus is planning and liaising with you to understand your needs, making sure that your orders are received and captured accurately, and liaising with transporters to ensure your deliveries arrive on time and that there are no loading problems on site.

Lize Van Rooyen

Debtors Supervisor

Lize has been with Martin and Robson since 2009. Her focus is financial administration, specifically invoicing, collections and statements. She also works with our logistics team on magnetite export tracking and administration.

Sharelle Ellen

General Manager, Australia

Sharelle joined our team in January 2016 and has over 20 years of financial and operational experience in the resources sector in Australia.

She has a strong Commercial background and has held senior management positions with both Coal Owner and Contractor companies.

Sharelle specialises in thinking outside the box to ensure our customers maximise their supply chain value. She understands that every customer’s needs are individual and will tailor our solutions to your particular requirements.

Paul Arvidson

Operations Manager

Paul has worked in the mining industry since the mid-1990s, with most of his experience obtained in the design, construction and operation of Coal Handling and Preparation Plants (CHPPs).  He has been our Operations Manager at Martin and Robson (Australia) since early 2018 and is responsible for the operation of the Mackay Magnetite production and storage facility.

Paul oversees all aspects of the business, such as environmental and safety compliance, HR, contractor management, as well as the operation and maintenance of the on-site magnetite processing plant ensuring all your magnetite deliveries are of the highest quality.

As a process engineer, Paul and his team can ensure optimum performance and minimal consumption of magnetite whilst optimizing CHPP yields and product specification.

Veronica Swan

Office Manager

Veronica joined us in 2016 bringing with her over 15 years’ experience in the Mining Sector. She is a skilled Office Manager with experience across finance and administrative roles, and a great multi-tasker.

Veronica makes sure our customer service, management and administrative operations run smoothly. We can always count on her to bring ease and positivity to the office, with her calm and professional style.