Gerna Van Jaarsveld
About Gerna Van Jaarsveld
Gerna Van Jaarsveld is an Associate at Arup with extensive experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple countries.
Current Position at Arup
Gerna Van Jaarsveld holds the position of Associate at Arup, where she has been working since 2020. Her tenure at Arup marks a continuation of her extensive career in transportation planning and traffic engineering. Based in Ireland, she leverages her extensive experience to contribute to projects and initiatives within the company.
Previous Role at SMEC
Prior to joining Arup, Gerna Van Jaarsveld served as Function Manager Planning and Traffic Engineering at SMEC from 2017 to 2020. During her three-year tenure in Johannesburg, she was responsible for overseeing planning and engineering functions related to transportation and traffic, contributing significantly to SMEC's projects and growth in the sector.
Experience at MPA Consulting Engineers
From 2014 to 2017, Gerna Van Jaarsveld worked at MPA Consulting Engineers as Section Head of Transportation Planning. Over her three-year period at the company, she led transportation planning initiatives, helping to develop effective transportation strategies and solutions.
Years at Hatch Goba Consulting Engineers
Gerna Van Jaarsveld spent five years as a Transport Planner at Hatch Goba Consulting Engineers from 2009 to 2014. Based in Johannesburg, she was involved in various transportation planning projects, bringing her expertise to the company's engineering solutions.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Gerna Van Jaarsveld completed her MSc in Transportation Planning at the University of Pretoria in 1998, where her coursework included transport planning, transport modelling, and traffic engineering. She also holds a B(Town and Regional Planning) degree cum laude from the same university, which she earned between 1993 and 1996. Her academic background has provided a strong foundation for her career in transportation planning and traffic engineering.