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Our Values
At ProGO we believe that one of the only true routes to happiness is in practicing our craft for the sake of practicing our craft.
We are not constructors or maintainers, we are craftspeople. We believe that prevention is better than cure and that by assisting our clients to proactively maintain and renew their critical infrastructure we will help them to ensure they are able to run safer, more stable and more predictable operations.
We build trust with our clients by:
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Deliver realistic commitments through meticulous planning
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Doing construction works the first time right
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100% compliance with safety rules and client procedures
We build cycles of continuous improvement and relentless reflection into our daily routines and have mastered the balance between tapping into our vast experience without falling into the trap of clinging to old bad habits. We believe that by leveraging technology and harnessing the power of happy and motivated people we are driving reform in our industry.
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Our 6 core values as shown below:
The Team
Hans Suurd
Managing Director
B.Eng (Mechanical) University of Pretoria, M.Eng (Mechanical) University of Stellenbosch, MBA University of the Witwatersrand
Pr.Eng - ECSA
We are excited to announce that, as from 1 March 2023, Hans will start his new position as ProGO's Managing Director.
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Hans has over 17 years' experience in Industrial Operations, Maintenance, Project, Commissioning, & Operational Readiness.
In April 2016 Hans became Employee number 1 for the Mechanical Department in Proconics. Since then, he has grown as an engineer and manager and moved over to ProGO during the inception phase of ProGO Sasolburg.
We asked him what his vision is for ProGO, as the new Managing Director. This is what he said:
"My vision for ProGO is to be the creator of meaningful work and skills in the communities where we maintain and build projects, to extend the life of critical operations.
We need to make construction great again, and rebuild a strong culture of execution excellence, to build the monuments that drive our country’s economy."
Dueran Reddy
General Manager
Secunda
BTechEng (Electrical) University of South Africa, BScHons (Industrial) University of Pretoria, MBA Henley Business School – University of Reading, PrTechEng - ECSA
Dueran started his career in the platinum mining sector. He then explored the electronics industry before finding his feet in Petrochemical industry.
Dueran joined Proconics at the end of 2011 and gained invaluable industry experience through his stints within the project management and electrical engineering departments.
Over the last 11 years, Dueran has organically grown within Proconics, and has been afforded the opportunity to pay it forward and take on leadership roles to service, grow and help develop people around him.
​As of 1 September 2022, Dueran takes on a new role as the General Manager in Secunda for ProGO, overseeing the geography and looking for new opportunities to grow the company to greater strengths.
Dueran is passionate about people and their potential to achieve. He is truly excited about the next 5 years, and looks forward to help building the people that build the world – one Monument at a time . Watch this space. #imstaying
Gerhard de Clerq
General Manager
Sasolburg
B.Eng (Mech), Engineering, University of Pretoria
Pr.Eng – ECSA
Gerhardt started his career as a Mechanical Engineer on small and medium projects at Sasol in 2009. He began his journey in pressure vessel design and fabrication, honing his technical expertise and understanding of industry standards. Gerhard transitioned to the end user side, where he spent a decade assuming the role of a Lead Engineer overseeing the successful implementation of large capital projects.
Gerhard has dedicated most of his career to the Petrochemical Industry, gaining valuable experience in various key roles. In 2017, Gerhard embarked on a new chapter by joining Proconics, where he played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the Mechanical and Piping Engineering function at the Vanderbijlpark office. His contributions were instrumental in strengthening the department and fostering its growth.
Now, as the General Manager of ProGO, Gerhard brings a wealth of experience, deep insights into the Petrochemical Industry, and a proven track record of success. He is poised to lead ProGO Sasolburg to new heights, leveraging the company's strengths and driving sustainable growth through the exceptional talents of its workforce.
As proudly South African Engineers and Constructors, Gerhard believes the moment has arrived to rekindle our optimism and assume our responsibility of making a significant and positive difference in our country, starting with our local communities.
Andre du Pont
Senior Manager:
Projects
Sasolburg
> 10 years Mechanical, Structural and Electrical Project / Contracts Manager on large capital projects, fabrication, commissioning support and management of projects.
Hannes Erasmus
Senior Manager:
Mechanical & Piping
Sasolburg
> 20 years Petrochemical & Industrial operational, maintenance, project, Multi-Discipline Construction Management, commissioning, & operational readiness experience
Ashton Maharaj
Senior Manager:
Electrical & Instrumentation Construction
Sasolburg
> 15 years Instrumentation experience in Mining, Petrochemical, Industrial operations,
Multi-Discipline Project Management experience.
This experience was gained locally and internationally.
Dean Heyns
Senior Manager:
Technical Services
MSE Diploma (Networking)
> 15 years Instrumentation experience in Mining, Petrochemical, Industrial operations, Multi-Discipline Project Management experience.
This experience was gained locally and internationally.
Maxwell Maseko
Senior Manager:
Electrical & Instrumentation Construction
Secunda
N5 Electrical, Trade Test (Red Seal), Project Management Certificates, currently busy with registration as a Professional Construction Manager (SACPCMP)
> 24 years combined Electrical & Instrumentation experience in Mining, Petrochemical, Industrial operations, maintenance, Multi-Discipline Construction Management & commissioning experience.