ABOUT US

ABOUT KIMBERCROSS

We are Project Management & Engineering Specialists

Kimbercross prides itself on providing world-class independent consulting and project management services.

One of our core focus area’s is to represent the project owner’s team, looking after their interests and ensuring that sound engineering and project management practices are followed to ensure that their projects are delivered within budget, on time and to the highest standard of quality.

We partner with a group of likeminded professionals as and when required who thrive on their integrity and reputation in the supply of services to these sectors and are thus able to leverage our offering to cater for a large spectrum of projects.

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KIMBERCROSS'S SISTER COMPANY

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Brutal is based in the United States and allows Kimbercross to expand their offering outside of South Africa.
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Our Vision is to be highly respected by our clients, peers and future employees, be profitable, be sustainable in terms of longevity and be sought-after by clients and future employees as a professional service delivery company, providing Project Management & Engineering focussed support to owner’s teams, brownfield solution integration and OEM equipment integration.

Our mission is to maximise the benefit and value we provide our clients through a professional, fit for purpose and holistic approach to every project we are privileged enough to develop. We will do this through honestly evaluating our ability to meet the needs of the project and structuring our potential involvement accordingly. If successful, we will at all times treat the project objectives as if they were our own, respect and honour them accordingly and do all we can to deliver on them.

Furthermore, we strive to provide a work environment that allows our team to be challenged, to grow and where they can be valued so that they continue to thrive and deliver efficient, focused and novel approaches to each project. This will be done by acknowledging that each of our assets are different and we will aim to provide stimulation, growth potential and reward aligned with those differences.

Professional Accountability:
Our engineers and project managers take responsibility for outcomes, not just assigned tasks. When you engage us, you gain accountable partners who own delivery.

Client-Centric Ownership:
We represent your project as if it were our own. Risks are identified early, concerns are raised with solutions, and expectations are managed proactively - never after the fact.

Disciplined Judgement:
Activity does not equal value. We apply experience and critical thinking to make deliberate decisions that protect project integrity, cost, and schedule.

Integrated Team Delivery:
We operate as one aligned team - internally and alongside yours. This reduces silos, prevents overload risk, and creates controlled, predictable project environments.

Controlled Execution:
Successful projects feel structured, not chaotic. We focus on clarity, early communication, and sustainable delivery so projects remain stable from inception to completion.

Long-Term Partnership Mindset:
We prioritise trust over short-term gain. No overpromising. No revenue-first decision making. No silence when issues arise. We build lasting client relationships by protecting outcomes first.

Meet the Team

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Bruce Souter

PROJECT EXECUTIVE
(BSc Chem, Pro Eng)
Bruce has over 20 years of project experience and has managed several large engineering projects ranging from R500 Mil - R1 Billion. He has also gained experience managing multiple small projects in the mining sector as well as managing several feasibility studies from pre-feasibility to bankable feasibility and taken some of these projects into execution. Bruce has the knowledge and experience to add value to a wide range of projects from both the project management side as well as the engineering side. Bruce has gained experience, working for several reputable EPCM companies including DRA, ADP, De Beers and Paterson & Cooke.

John van Besouw

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER
(MSc Tech Man, BTech Mech, Pro Tech)
John has over 15 years experience working for project-based organizations most of his experience has been in the mining and mineral processing industry as well as with industrial building and facility construction projects. John has gained a wide range of skills from all aspects of the project life cycle, from conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and hand over. John has gained diverse experience in engineering design as well as project management , working for several reputable EPCM companies including DRA, GLPS, HiCalibre Engineering and Project Assignments.
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Vincent Ridgard

GENERAL MANAGER PMP
(BEng Chemical Engineering)
Vincent has over 7 years experience working for services, supplier and project-based organizations in the mining and mineral processing industry. Vincent has gained a wide range of skills from all aspects of the mining industry, including underground and surface water reticulation systems, OEM supplier services and project management, conceptual design, detailed design, implementation and commissioning. Vincent has gained diverse experience in engineering design as well as project management, working for several reputable OEM and EPCM companies including Multotec, Watercare Mining and Wood Plc.
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Kristin Barnard

PROCESS ENGINEER
(BEng Chemical Engineering)
Kristin has just over 5 years of experience working in the mining and mineral processing industry, initially on the producer’s side and then later on the design house side. Her experience as a production and design process engineer, as well as her commissioning experience, makes Kristin another key member to the team. Kristin has also gained prior experience in stakeholder management, reporting, cross disciplinary interaction and training, allows for her to not only provide process technical inputs but also general support and management inputs.
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Luan van der Westhuizen

PROJECT ENGINEER PMP
(BEng Mechanical Engineering)
Luan has over 3 years of experience working for a services and project-based organization in the food and beverage industry and later moving into the mining industry. Luan has gained a wide range of skills from all aspects of the FMCC and Mining industry, including conceptual design, detailed design, implementation, project management and commissioning. Luan has gained diverse experience in engineering design as well as project management, working for reputable companies like MetaPipe.
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Charn-Marc De Meillon

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
(BEng Mechanical Engineering)
Charn-Marc has 2 years of experience working as a multi-disciplinary engineering in the alluvial diamond sector across South Africa and Namibia. His knowledge of truly fit-for-purpose designs, together with his understanding and appreciation of integration across many disciplines, allows him to fit seamlessly into the team. His intimate knowledge and experience in a production environment also brings an understanding of being able to interrogate integration solutions to optimised down time and measure improvements.
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Robyn Hueber

SENIOR MODELLER & PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Robyn has over 13 years of experience working in the drafting and modelling space on various CAD packages and so brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the office on all aspects of design and detailing. Her experience in the nuclear, Petrochemical and oil & gas sectors brings a level of focus and detail orientated analytics that is invaluable and which will be highly complementary to the existing engineering team. Her interpersonal and organisational skills will also assist with the further development of the design office structure and interfacing with clients and contractors alike.
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Liza van Niekerk

PROCESS ENGINEER
(BEng Chemical Engineering)
Liza has just under 4 years of experience working in the mining and mineral processing industry, primarily in the EPCM environment. Her exposure, knowledge and experience in process simulation and process design will compliment and supplement the team. What Liza may lack in years of experience, she more than makes up with intelligence, passion, energy and a keenness to learn from her peers both in the office and on site.




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Kyle Zietsman

ENGINEER
(Pr.Eng, BSc Chemical Engineering, Pro Eng, MBA)
Kyle has over 20 years of multinational experience in project development at all levels. Focusing on project management, process design and optimisation; Kyle has worked in many different fields such as Mining, Specialty Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Water, Food and Beverage industries. Gaining experience working for companies such as Bateman, Aspen, Distell, Proxa and Enviroserve. In his free time, you will find Kyle in the ocean pursuing his passion for open water swimming.

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