- BEng Mechanical | North-West University | 2006
- BEng Hons Metallurgical Engineering (Welding) | University of Pretoria | 2015
- Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer | Since 2014
- Certified International Welding Engineer | Since 2015
Charl started his career as a Mechanical Engineer at VGI in 2007.
Throughout his tenure at VGI, he undertook positions such as design engineer, welding engineer, engineering manager, and project manager, contributing to a range of multidisciplinary projects.
He became a shareholder in 2014 and in 2025, he was appointed as a director.
Charl has 19 years’ experience in the petrochemical industry, specialising in overland pipelines, liquid pumping systems and gas transmission and distribution systems.