Junior Koegelenberg
About Junior Koegelenberg
Junior Koegelenberg serves as the Site Director for North Operations at Tronox Namakwa Sands, a position he has held since 2019. His extensive career includes various roles at Tronox and Exxaro Resources, contributing over two decades of experience in operations and management.
Work at Tronox
Junior Koegelenberg has been with Tronox since 2008, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the Site Director for North Operations at Tronox Namakwa Sands, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as Operations Manager at Tronox from 2008 to 2014 in Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa. Following his tenure as Operations Manager, he transitioned to the position of Site Manager for Northern Operations in 2014, where he has continued to contribute for the past decade.
Previous Experience at Exxaro Resources
Before joining Tronox, Junior Koegelenberg worked at Exxaro Resources from 1992 to 2008. His roles included Project Engineer from 1992 to 1996, Senior Analyst for a re-engineering project from 1996 to 1997, Engineering Manager from 2001 to 2005, and Operations Manager from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he served as Chief Engineer from 2000 to 2001 and Maintenance Manager from 1998 to 2000. His extensive experience at Exxaro laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in operations management.
Education and Expertise
Junior Koegelenberg pursued his education at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from 2003 to 2005. He also studied at the University of South Africa for a brief period in 1997. His academic background, combined with his extensive professional experience, has equipped him with the skills necessary for leadership roles in operations and engineering.
Career Timeline
Junior Koegelenberg's career spans several decades, beginning with his role as a Project Engineer at Exxaro Resources from 1992 to 1996. He progressed through various engineering and management positions at Exxaro until 2008, when he joined Tronox. His career at Tronox has included significant roles in operations management, culminating in his current position as Site Director for North Operations. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on operational excellence and leadership.