Jonathan Ferreira
About Jonathan Ferreira
Jonathan Ferreira serves as the AEM Regional Practice Lead: Risk Manager at Hatch, where he focuses on risk governance and assurance. With over 16 years of experience in the mining industry, he specializes in enterprise risk management and has held various roles in prominent companies.
Work at Hatch
Jonathan Ferreira has been serving as the AEM Regional Practice Lead: Risk Manager at Hatch since 2021. In this role, he focuses on risk governance and assurance aligned with group requirements. He manages a team of risk staff and leads initiatives related to cost and schedule risk quantification. His responsibilities also include providing technical risk management support and facilitating bespoke strategic workshops.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Hatch, Jonathan Ferreira held several positions in the mining and engineering sectors. He worked as a Laboratory Technician at BHP from 2005 to 2006, followed by a role as a Junior Process Engineer at TWP Projects from 2007 to 2009. He then served as Business Unit Risk Manager for Mining, Minerals, and Chemicals at WorleyParsonsRSA from 2014 to 2017, and as Location Risk Manager at Worley from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Ferreira studied at the University of Johannesburg, where he earned multiple qualifications. He achieved a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2013 to 2014. He also completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Management with a focus on Enterprise Risk Management in 2012, and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management in 2013. Additionally, he obtained an (Hons) in Strategic Management from 2018 to 2019.
Specialization in Risk Management
Jonathan Ferreira specializes in enterprise risk management, portfolio, program, and project risk management. He possesses over 16 years of experience in the mining industry, with expertise in both underground mining and surface processing. He has worked with major companies, applying technical risk management techniques such as HAZOP and FMEA, and facilitating qualitative and quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments.
Engagement in Business Development
In addition to his technical expertise, Jonathan Ferreira engages in business development support and proposal management. He is involved in key customer account management for commercial risk offerings, demonstrating his capability in aligning risk management strategies with business objectives.