Fanus Van Biljon
About Fanus Van Biljon
Fanus Van Biljon is a Senior Project Manager: Rail at Hatch in Toronto, Canada, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in freight rail system design, having managed significant projects in both South Africa and Canada.
Work at Hatch
Fanus Van Biljon has been employed at Hatch since 2017, serving as a Senior Project Manager: Rail in Toronto, Canada. In this role, he oversees various rail projects, including managing the final design and permitting phase for a 110km rail line as part of the Baffinland Iron Ore Mine Expansion project. Prior to his current position, he worked at Hatch Goba (Pty) Ltd as a Senior Rail Engineer from 2008 to 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He also briefly held a position as Senior Project Manager: Rail at Hatch in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Fanus Van Biljon holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering from the Central University of Technology, Free State, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he achieved a National Diploma (N Dip) in Civil Engineering from the Central University of Technology, Free State, from 1997 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in freight rail system design.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Fanus Van Biljon worked at Transnet Freight Rail in various capacities. He began his career as a Civil Engineering Technician from 2000 to 2006 in the Bloemfontein Area, South Africa, and then served as a Civil Engineer from 2006 to 2007 in the Saldanha Area. His experience at Transnet Freight Rail laid the foundation for his later roles in rail engineering and project management.
Achievements
Fanus Van Biljon has managed significant projects in the rail sector, including the final design and permitting phase for a 110km rail line associated with the Baffinland Iron Ore Mine Expansion project. He has demonstrated expertise in both greenfield and brownfield freight rail system design projects, contributing to the advancement of rail infrastructure in Canada and South Africa.