Frank Vermaak
About Frank Vermaak
Frank Vermaak is a Procurement Superintendant with extensive experience in supply chain management, currently working at Ivanhoe Mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has held various roles in procurement and supply chain across multiple companies, including Alphamin Resources Corp and Metorex, and has a strong academic background in Strategic Supply Chain Management and Metallurgical Engineering.
Current Role at Ivanhoe Mines
Frank Vermaak serves as the Procurement Superintendant at Ivanhoe Mines, a position he has held since 2023. He works in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement processes and ensuring efficient supply chain management within the organization.
Previous Experience at Alphamin Resources Corp
Before joining Ivanhoe Mines, Frank Vermaak worked at Alphamin Resources Corp as Procurement Superintendant from 2020 to 2023. His tenure at Alphamin took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he managed procurement activities and contributed to the company's supply chain operations.
Education and Expertise
Frank Vermaak studied at the University of South Africa (UNISA), where he earned a B.Com in Strategic Supply Chain Management from 2010 to 2016. He also attended Vaal Triangle Technicon, specializing in Metallurgical Engineering with a focus on Extractive Metallurgy from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Rustenburg High School, achieving a Senior Certificate in Natural Sciences from 1990 to 1994.
Career History at Metorex
Frank Vermaak has held several positions at Metorex. He served as Supply Chain Departmental Manager for six months in 2014 and later as Acting Group Supply Chain Manager from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Senior Buyer (International) in the Group Supply Chain from 2013 to 2014. His roles at Metorex involved managing procurement and supply chain strategies.
Long-Term Experience at Lonmin Platinum
Frank Vermaak has extensive experience at Lonmin Platinum, where he worked for 11 years as a Production Foreman in BMR/PGM from 1995 to 2006. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Buyer in Operational Procurement, serving from 2006 to 2013. His long tenure at Lonmin involved various responsibilities related to production and procurement.