Genna van der Merwe
Springbok
Summary
Industrial Engineer with experience delivering operational improvement, capital projects, and digital transformation initiatives within the mining industry. Skilled in project coordination, process optimisation, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, advanced Excel/VBA, operational reporting, and data analytics to improve business performance and support strategic decision-making. Experienced in preparing capital business cases, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects, developing automated reporting solutions, and collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and management teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Engineer
Copper 360
Nababeep, Northern Cape
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Delivered operational analysis and continuous improvement initiatives supporting mining and mineral processing operations.
- Designed and automated reporting systems using Excel, VBA, SharePoint and Power BI, improving production visibility and reducing manual reporting.
- Prepared capital expenditure motivations, financial summaries, engineering documentation, and technical reports for management approval.
- Coordinated engineering activities across mine ventilation, water infrastructure, communications, underground development, and compliance projects.
- Developed automated operational and safety reporting workflows using Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, and Power Automate.
- Analysed production and maintenance data to identify bottlenecks, equipment performance trends and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Worked with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to support project execution and infrastructure planning.
- Supported reliability improvement initiatives through KPI development, equipment monitoring, and engineering analysis.
Vacation Work Experience
Lindsay Africa
Epping, Cape Town
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Adeptly conducted layout planning initiatives aimed at enhancing stock-taking efficiency through strategic optimization of storage arrangements and workflow configurations.
- Assisted in annual stock-taking by counting and updating inventory levels in the company database.
- Assisted in sourcing and testing new two-way radios to improve communication in the factory.
Receptionist
Citivet
Bothasig, Cape Town
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered polite, professional customer service to enhance business reputation through positive first impressions.
- Executed day-to-day administrative tasks to effectively support staff operations.
- Wrote professional letters, memos, and emails for internal and external business communication.
- Utilized company database to create client profiles, contact suppliers, request medication and treatments, and process transactions.
- Prioritised and coordinated tasks to ensure consistent service during peak times.
- Conducted inventory inspections and updated levels to maintain accurate stock control.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Industrial Engineering
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town01-2024
Skills
- Process Optimisation
- Project planning
- Capital Project Coordination
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Data analysis tools
- KPI reporting
- Cost estimation techniques
- Reliability and Maintenance Analysis
- Power Automate and SharePoint
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder coordination
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Xhosa Certificate: Completed 11/2017 - Private Instructor – Cape Town, Durbanville
- Practical Philosophy Course: Completed 04/2018 - School of Practical Philosophy – Cape Town, Claremont
- Project Management: Completed 06/2024 - IPMA South Africa – Cape Town, Stellenbosch
Leadership and Additional Involvement
- Secretary, Women in Mining (WIM) Committee (08/2025 – 05/2026): Coordinated committee administration, reporting, meeting documentation, and stakeholder communications. Supported workplace safety, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives.
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
Copper 360
08.2024 - 05.2026
Vacation Work Experience
Lindsay Africa
06.2022 - 07.2022
Receptionist
Citivet
09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Industrial Engineering
Stellenbosch University