BCQS People power
OUR PEOPLE
At BCQS our people are our greatest asset and a key factor driving our success. Bearing this in mind, and given our pride in the service we offer, we do all we can to promote, develop, guide and mentor our staff.
Our strong and dedicated management team and talented workforce comprising a number of carefully selected professionals, means we are strategically positioned to deliver a superior and uncompromisingly professional service to our clients.
Every day, and in many different ways, we are striving to be the quantity surveyor employer of choice. The friendly and accessible environment at BCQS, where people are inspired to give their best, has resulted in a team of highly motivated people – all with a common goal: to deliver the kind of precise, professional service which attracts new opportunities and a loyal client base.
The human element
As much as technology is important in innovation and staying ahead, nothing replaces the human element, and our quantity surveyors are, and always will be, crucial to the process. Experience, wisdom and judgement cannot be replicated by smart technology.
The strength and quality of our relationships with our clients is also key to our ongoing success. Our strong management team, each of whom is involved in both management and operational areas, aim to set an example when it comes to strong communication skills, both internally and externally, and setting the standards in client liaison and service delivery.
An employer of choice
We attribute our success largely to our investment in human resources. Our greatest asset is our people and we work hard to develop and support them, creating a working environment conducive to excellence.
At BCQS we spend a lot of time on staff feedback sessions which are serious, but at the same time fun, and serve to build up a good internal team spirit.
We strive to attain a balance of having a friendly and approachable environment, while at the same time adhering to the strictest work ethics and performance management criteria.
We also believe in the value of peer review, by giving one another constructive feedback. All this supports our staff retention strategy and results in an environment where we are all happy and take pride in our work.
As a close team, our people are proud of the reputation we have built at BCQS, and as such, have willingly become brand ambassadors for the company!
OUR TEAM:
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons), AA Arb
Wimpie graduated from the University of the Free State with a B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree. He is professionally registered with both the South African Council of Quantity Surveyors and the Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors. In addition, he is an Associate Member of the Association of Arbitrators.
Wimpie joined Venn + Milford Incorporated in 2001 and has extensive experience in the management of design consultants, project compilation, project execution controls and project close-outs. He has been involved in numerous projects including process plant expansions, materials handling, vertical and decline shaft sinking, mini-pit mining, underground development, infrastructure and electrical reticulation.
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons)
After completing his B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree at the University of the Free State, Dries started his career as a quantity surveyor in the petrochemical industry.
As a quantity surveyor and contract administrator, Dries has contributed to the successful completion of numerous construction projects, including process plants in the petrochemical, cement, glass, rubber and various mining industries. His project experience ranges from pre-feasibility studies through to project close-outs.
Dries is registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor and is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons); M.Sc. Project Management; AA Arb
Kwaku completed his B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2002 and started his career at Venn and Milford the following year. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Project Management from the University of Pretoria in 2008.
Kwaku has extensive experience in opencast mining projects and associated infrastructure development, and he is responsible for Venn and Milford’s Opencast Contract Mining Service Division, as well as coal discards dump contracts.
HND Human Resource Management
Incorporated in 2010. Responsible for the overall functionality of the HR Department with over 18 years’ experience in the Industry.
Leads the group in BBBEE and transformation. BBBEE specialist with extensive experience in BBBEE Construction Charter Codes. Strategic HR Management – develop and implement HR strategies to support the overall strategic aims of the group. Responsible for training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, resourcing, Manage and ensure compliance with legislation.
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons)
Hannes was born and raised in Polokwane and completed his B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree at the University of Pretoria in 2000. He registered as a professional member of the South African Council of Quantity Surveyors (PrQS) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). Hannes worked 8 years abroad in the United Kingdom.
He gained varied knowledge and experience, from a consultant and contractor perspective, while working as a quantity surveyor on major engineering, infrastructure and mining projects, which include the Lesotho Highland Water Scheme – Mohale dam, Heathrow Terminal 5, Euro Channel train link, Heathrow M25 highway, Basingstoke Rail Signalling upgrade, London Northern Line Rail upgrade to the London 2012 Olympics and minor and major process and mining capital projects in South Africa.
He has experience with FIDIC, NEC, IChem, MF/1 and bespoke type contracts based on fixed lump sum, re-measurable bills of quantities, target cost and cost reimbursable commercial models.
B.Tech (QS) (Hons)
After graduating in 2001, Sheema worked on various commercial and building projects. She joined Venn + Milford in 2006.
Sheema has experience in managing and delivering projects in study phases from Concept Study through to Pre-Feasibility Study and Feasibility Study Phases. She has also been involved in various infrastructure and process plant implementation projects.
B.com, B.compt (Hons) CTA, CA (SA)
Arthur graduated from the Rand Afrikaans University (formerly RAU now UJ) with a B.com Accounts and from UNISA with a B.compt (Hons) CTA. He is a Chartered Accountant and professionally registered as a member of The South African Institute of Charted Accountants (SAICA).
Arthur’s career started in the auditing profession where he gained 8 years experience as an auditor. He joined the Venn and Milford team in 2014, he is the group Financial Manager, with a broad range of expertise in group accounting, reporting and financial management, both locally and abroad.
Wimpie van Rensburg
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons), AA Arb
Wimpie graduated from the University of the Free State with a B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree. He is professionally registered with both the South African Council of Quantity Surveyors and the Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors. In addition, he is an Associate Member of the Association of Arbitrators.
Wimpie joined Venn + Milford Incorporated in 2001 and has extensive experience in the management of design consultants, project compilation, project execution controls and project close-outs. He has been involved in numerous projects including process plant expansions, materials handling, vertical and decline shaft sinking, mini-pit mining, underground development, infrastructure and electrical reticulation.
Dries du Plessis
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons)
After completing his B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree at the University of the Free State, Dries started his career as a quantity surveyor in the petrochemical industry.
As a quantity surveyor and contract administrator, Dries has contributed to the successful completion of numerous construction projects, including process plants in the petrochemical, cement, glass, rubber and various mining industries. His project experience ranges from pre-feasibility studies through to project close-outs.
Dries is registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor and is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Kwaku Kyereh
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons); M.Sc. Project Management; AA Arb
Kwaku completed his B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2002 and started his career at Venn and Milford the following year. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Project Management from the University of Pretoria in 2008.
Kwaku has extensive experience in opencast mining projects and associated infrastructure development, and he is responsible for Venn and Milford’s Opencast Contract Mining Service Division, as well as coal discards dump contracts.
Saadia Ismail
HND Human Resource Management
Incorporated in 2010. Responsible for the overall functionality of the HR Department with over 18 years’ experience in the Industry.
Leads the group in BBBEE and transformation. BBBEE specialist with extensive experience in BBBEE Construction Charter Codes. Strategic HR Management – develop and implement HR strategies to support the overall strategic aims of the group. Responsible for training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, resourcing, Manage and ensure compliance with legislation.
Hannes Strydom
B.Sc. (QS) (Hons)
Hannes was born and raised in Polokwane and completed his B.Sc. (QS) (Hons) degree at the University of Pretoria in 2000. He registered as a professional member of the South African Council of Quantity Surveyors (PrQS) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). Hannes worked 8 years abroad in the United Kingdom.
He gained varied knowledge and experience, from a consultant and contractor perspective, while working as a quantity surveyor on major engineering, infrastructure and mining projects, which include the Lesotho Highland Water Scheme – Mohale dam, Heathrow Terminal 5, Euro Channel train link, Heathrow M25 highway, Basingstoke Rail Signalling upgrade, London Northern Line Rail upgrade to the London 2012 Olympics and minor and major process and mining capital projects in South Africa.
He has experience with FIDIC, NEC, IChem, MF/1 and bespoke type contracts based on fixed lump sum, re-measurable bills of quantities, target cost and cost reimbursable commercial models.
Sheema Kajee
B.Tech (QS) (Hons)
After graduating in 2001, Sheema worked on various commercial and building projects. She joined Venn + Milford in 2006.
Sheema has experience in managing and delivering projects in study phases from Concept Study through to Pre-Feasibility Study and Feasibility Study Phases. She has also been involved in various infrastructure and process plant implementation projects.
Arthur van Jaarsveld
B.com, B.compt (Hons) CTA, CA (SA)
Arthur graduated from the Rand Afrikaans University (formerly RAU now UJ) with a B.com Accounts and from UNISA with a B.compt (Hons) CTA. He is a Chartered Accountant and professionally registered as a member of The South African Institute of Charted Accountants (SAICA).
Arthur’s career started in the auditing profession where he gained 8 years experience as an auditor. He joined the Venn and Milford team in 2014, he is the group Financial Manager, with a broad range of expertise in group accounting, reporting and financial management, both locally and abroad.
Contact Us
T: +27 11 234 1510 | info@bcqs.co.za
13 Saddle Drive, Woodmead Office Park, Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa
