Dawid Pretorius
About Dawid Pretorius
Dawid Pretorius serves as the Director of Open Cut Operations at Glencore and has extensive experience in the mining industry, including roles at Palabora Mining Company and Rio Tinto Coal Australia.
Work at Glencore
Dawid Pretorius has held multiple roles at Glencore since joining the company in 2014. He currently serves as General Manager and has been in this position for 10 years in Clermont, Queensland. In addition to his role as General Manager, he has been the Director of Open Cut Operations since 2018, contributing to the management and oversight of open cut mining operations.
Experience at Rio Tinto Coal Australia
Dawid Pretorius has been with Rio Tinto Coal Australia since 2011, where he holds the position of General Manager Operations. Over his 13 years in this role, he has been responsible for overseeing operational activities, ensuring efficiency and safety in coal mining operations in Clermont.
Previous Role at Palabora Mining Company
Before joining Glencore and Rio Tinto, Dawid Pretorius worked at Palabora Mining Company as General Manager Mining from 2008 to 2011. In this role, he managed mining operations and contributed to the strategic direction of the company during his three-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Dawid Pretorius studied at North West University in South Africa, where he earned an Honours Degree in Science with a focus on Geology from 1987 to 1992. He furthered his education at the University of the Free State, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Mineral Resource Throughput Management from 2001 to 2002. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the mining industry.