Reinet Van Zyl
About Reinet Van Zyl
Reinet Van Zyl serves as the Technology and Improvement Manager at Tronox Namakwa Sands Smelter, bringing extensive experience from various roles at ArcelorMittal South Africa over a span of nearly two decades. He holds multiple engineering degrees and certifications, and has received several awards for his contributions to energy savings and operational excellence.
Current Role at Tronox
Reinet Van Zyl serves as the Technology and Improvement Manager at Tronox Namakwa Sands Smelter. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing technological advancements within the smelting operations. He has been with Tronox since 2020, contributing to various initiatives aimed at optimizing production processes and energy management in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.
Previous Experience at ArcelorMittal
Reinet Van Zyl has extensive experience at ArcelorMittal South Africa, where he held multiple positions over a span of nearly two decades. His roles included Plant Manager Steel Making, Senior Product Engineer in Marketing, and Group Manager for Energy Strategy. He also served as Production Manager in various capacities, including Secondary Metallurgy and Caster & RHF. His tenure at ArcelorMittal provided him with a solid foundation in production management and energy efficiency strategies.
Educational Background
Reinet Van Zyl holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical (Mineral Processing) from Stellenbosch University, which he completed from 1990 to 1994. He further pursued a Master of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering at USB, graduating Cum Laude from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he has obtained several certifications, including Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), enhancing his expertise in energy management.
Achievements and Awards
Reinet Van Zyl has received several accolades for his contributions to energy efficiency and operational excellence. Notably, he was co-winner of the Eskom ETA Award in 2013 in the Industrial Category for Energy Savings. He also received the ArcelorMittal South Africa Platinum Award in 2014 for Operational Excellence in Energy Savings and again in 2019 for Corex Slag Optimisation and associated fuel savings.
Professional Contributions and Leadership
Reinet Van Zyl has actively participated in various professional forums and collaborative initiatives. He represented ArcelorMittal South Africa in the Energy Intensive User Group (EIUG) and chaired the West Coast Business Development Forum, which fosters collaboration among large businesses and government entities. Additionally, he has served as a trustee for the Saldanha Steel Retirement Fund, demonstrating his commitment to community and organizational development.