About Hennie
Need a business process to be implemented and project managed?
I have managed various renewable energy projects over the last 27 years, ranging from business system installations, business development, project development, and construction project execution for wind and solar farms.
As an ex-CEO, I have firsthand knowledge of the drive and pressure to deliver on targets on time. My approach is highly adapted to the context and your limitations and requirements.
I strongly believe in keeping things simple.
I have a team working alongside me to ensure you get the best skills as efficiently as possible. This skill set covers a wide range of business support and development activities.
We are well-suited to support you as a personal assistant (team) with process implementation and business development.
Afrikaans
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- REP GROUPGroup CEOENERGY AND UTILITIESJanuary 2021 - January 2026 (5 years)Somerset West, South AfricaStrategic leadership of a renewable energy IPP focused on wind, solar, battery storage, and microgrid implementation in South Africa. Key achievements:• • Co-developed and positioned REP as a fully-fledged Independent Power Producer.• • Completed (JV with Lesedi Nuclear) development of a 200MWp ground-mounted solar facility for ArcelorMittal (Vanderbijlpark).• • Developed 100MWp wind facility in Vredenburg.• • Awarded national EPC rollout for solar, battery and microgrid implementation for a JSE-listed company (first site commissioned July 2024; rollout completed 2025).• • Driving micro wind farm development concept and technician training initiatives.
- AZARI WIND (PTY) LTDGeneral ManagerJanuary 2014 - January 2020 (6 years)Transformed Azari from a 20-person installation contractor into a global wind farm installation and EPCM partner. Key• • Established fully Project Management Office (PMO) based on PMBOK principles.• • Designed and implemented Integrated Business Management System (ISO 9001 , 14001 , 45001 certified).• • Scaled workforce and operations to achieve global partnership status with Vestas (one of threeglobal partners).• • Secured preferred contractor status for Nordex Acciona (Africa & SE Asia) and Siemens Gamesa (Africa).• • Delivered major wind farm installations across South Africa, Kenya, France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Thailand.• • Led execution of projects exceeding 500+ installed turbines internationally.
- ALE HEAVYLIFT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDSenior Project Manager & Head of ALE Wind SAJanuary 2011 - January 2014 (3 years)Established wind division capable of full EPC execution including port logistics, transport, crane operations, and installation. Key achievements:• • Built wind division from inception; recruited 250+ staff in 5 months.• • Procured heavy-lift fleet including LG1750 crane and full transport capability.• • Secured Round 1 wind project awards in South Africa.• • Implemented Global Management System (GMS) resource planning platform.• • Managed full EPC scope for multiple wind projects (Nordex, Vestas, Iberdrola).
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Education
- Bachelor of EngineeringUniversity of Stellenbosch1998Bachelor of Engineering
- Registered Professional Construction Project ManagerRegistered Professional Construction Project Manager