As business owner Japie still believes in a hands-on approach, bringing his expertise, experience and knowledge to application level. Personally involved in managerial as well as day to day technical decisions. Corporately he is responsible for Costing, Sales, Marketing and Project Management and still engages in design and engineering. Japie has a passion for doing the job right the first time -: Expertise Through Precise Management.

After a formal technical education Japie started his career with Impala Platinum in the Instrumentation and Projects department. He furthered his project career at Mosgas, Sappi and Mondi Board. A Diploma in Project Management enabled him to be appointed as Project Manager for the AECI group in the early 90’s, managing projects across the Southern African continent. His expertise has taken him to projects in the UK, America, Australia, Italy and Spain amongst others in recent years.

Richard is equipped with Formal Schooling in the area of Human Resources, a later education in Mechanical Design, and a further diploma in Quality Management underlining his worth as a great asset in several areas of the business. Currently tasked with the challenge of General Manager, showing long term commitment as a role-player and decision-maker since 2003. Responsible for Production and Operational Management – Transforming inputs to outputs, optimizing resources, and other organizational objectives such as effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability – producing a product to the client/customer with the best utility features. He’s attention-to-detail no-nonsense approach fits in ideally with the company’s slogan – “Expertise, Quality, Service”.

“ Our entire team is focused on managing this company for value – fixing or eliminating the behaviors and operations that lessen worth and expanding, growing, and adding those that enhance value. Our company is continuously evolving and I feel fortunate to be inclusive of that growth” – Richard Oliver

Experienced with DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet, Mechanical, Electrical and solving challenging scenarios. Rudi is well educated and a great asset applying a combination of skill, experience and commitment in Project work, Planning and Management. He has a cognitive, methodical, logical yet creative way of engaging the job at hand.

A formal education and experience in Mechanical and Piping Design compliments his position in the Design and Engineering office. Niel has a passion for detail and that is shown in his work and creative concepts and ideas.

He has a creative way of engaging the job at hand with good working ethics. Niel has worked in his career for large entities like ELBateman, TWP and Impala Platinum and gained valuable experience.

Michiel has moved and worked the full circle. He started his official working career in 2014 initially as a qualified Draughtsman, took the challenge and moved from Procurement to Quality Assurance and Control and has now found a new role as a Mechanical Draftsman. His accurate and precise attention to detail mindset allowed him to combine his own goals with that of the company.

His experience and exposure to most processes within the company, allowes him a good understanding of all the products the company offers from design, procurement, fabrication and now quality. This makes him a valuable asset in the quality department and making him the Quality Champion. Michiel is a hard worker that never shies away from a challenge. He ensures that the quality standard is implemented and maintained throughout the organization from job to job and project to project.

Tertia joined the AS Automech team recently. Main areas of focus is procurement and inventory head. With her wide range of experience and knowledge in counter sales and procurement, she is an asset to the company. Characteristics that make her a valuable member of the team is her planning, problem solving, negotiations, and time management skills. She has an accurate and precise attention to detail. In her role she not only procures material and equipment per projects but also assists in co-managing the inventory process from tender to handover. She develops, maintains and promotes relationships with key suppliers within the industry.

Tyron recently joined AS AutoMech Solutions as an Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor since the start of 2020.

He has a sound 10 Years experience in Electrical and Instrumentation with valid qualifications in both inclusive of a Trade Seal – New challenges and opportunities lured him from his mining career to and opportunity at AS AutoMech Solutions Qualifications and Skillset includes – Electrician, Medium Voltage Electrician, Instrumentation Mechanician Rockwell System HMI & PLC Programming, Project Development, Ethernet/IP Design and Troubleshooting, Radiation protection Monitor (Electra 1A GM @ Radeye SX)
Tyron views himself as a good asset to the company and as a hard worker will do his part to help a company he very much feels part of to grow.

Tyron says “ My experience is that AS AutoMech Solutions is treating me with great respect and is willing to assist in my next step in life “

Personal Quote: Keep your head up high and believe in yourself, nothing is impossible if your heart is set in the right place.

This year I started my career as a costing and sales engineer at this company and couldn’t have asked for a better place to start off my journey. From the beginning, the AS team made me feel welcome, and it is an honour to be a part of this group. I enjoy the balance between work ethic and optimal communication to reach our goals. I strive to stay humble and hardworking and allow God to show me His path that He has cut out for me. My passion is solving engineering problems and working with people; thus, I will do what ever is required for the company to move forward and become more efficient in our field.

Driven and detail-oriented Financial Assistant at AS Automech Solutions with a strong foundation in financial operations, stock management, and compliance. Skilled in PAYE, VAT, bank reconciliations, salaries, invoicing, and general financial queries.

With a BCom in Management Accounting and currently pursuing a BCom Honours in Business Management, I bring a strong analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail to financial processes. My goal is to optimise financial workflows and contribute to business growth through data-driven insights and efficient financial management.

Building on a strong foundation in the commercial grain silo construction industry, where I managed large-scale construction projects, I’ve broadened my skill set to tackle complex challenges across diverse sectors & cultures.

I am a multi-skilled project manager with extensive experience in the fabrication of water and mining plants, specialising in systems handling caustic, flocculant, lime, and cyanide, ect. My expertise spans all phases of plant fabrication projects—from planning to ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

I excel in collaborative environments, partnering with engineers, architects, and clients to deliver projects that meet project specifications and exceed expectations. Passionate about innovation, I’m driven to enhance efficiency in agricultural, water treatment, and mining infrastructure projects, and I’m always eager to take on new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for complex systems
• Conducting cost analysis to ensure budget efficiency in engineering projects
• Collaborating with teams to enhance design accuracy and project feasibility
• Utilising CAD software to develop precise technical drawings
• Ensuring all projects adhere to industry and safety regulations

Achievements:
– Successfully completed multiple large-scale projects with optimised cost efficiency
– Implemented streamlined design processes that improved project turnaround times
– Developed cost-saving methodologies that enhanced budget forecasting

As a QA/QC Specialist with over a decade of experience across the engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors, I am passionate about delivering precision, compliance, and efficiency in every project.

Currently serving as the Head of Quality Assurance & Quality Control at AS Automech Solutions, I focus on ensuring quality excellence, optimising export processes, and maintaining industry compliance to meet international standards. My background as a Quantity Surveyor has equipped me with a deep understanding of project cost control, risk management, and resource optimisation, allowing me to bridge the gap between quality and operational efficiency.

Expertise in:

• QA/QC frameworks, compliance audits, export documentation, project cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Industries: Engineering, manufacturing, and construction.
• Approach: I believe in proactive quality control, ensuring that every component, process, and deliverable aligns with the highest standards.

Let’s connect to discuss how quality assurance and precision engineering can drive operational success.