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Managing Director

- BEng Civil | University of Pretoria | 1989
- BEng (Hons) Transportation Engineering | University of Pretoria | 1993
- Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) | Since 1996


Jan joined VGI in 1992 as a Civil Engineer. In 1996, he was appointed as an associate at the firm and in 1997 as a director.

Jan has 34 years’ experience in petrochemical projects, specialising in overland gas and fuel pipelines, petrochemical storage facilities and firefighting systems at petrochemical facilities.

Prior to joining VGI, Jan worked for Jordaan & Joubert Consulting Engineers and was a member of the SA Defence Force, Core of Engineers

- BEng Civil | University of Pretoria | 1997
- Registered Professional Engineer | 2015
- Project Management Professional - PMP (2820392) at Project Management Institute - PMI
- Professional Construction Project Manager - Pr CPM at SACPCMP


Stefan started his career as a Civil Engineer at VGI in 1998. In 2003, he was appointed as an associate at the firm and in 2005 as a director.

Stefan has 28 years’ experience in the civil engineering industry, specialising in overland gas and fuel pipelines.

- BTech Mechanical | Tshwane University of Technology | 2005
- Programme in Project Management | University of Pretoria | 2007
- BSc (Hons) Applied Science Mechanics | University of Pretoria | 2018
- Registered Professional Engineering Technologist | Since 2014


Mothusi joined VGI in 2005 as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist. He became a shareholder in 2007 and in 2010, he was appointed as a director.

Mothusi has 21 years’ experience in the mechanical engineering industry specialising in petrochemical projects.

Prior to working for VGI, Mothusi worked for Anglo Platinum Mines Ltd.

- 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.

- BEng Civil | University of Pretoria| 2008
- BEng Hons [Management of Technology] | University of Pretoria | 2011
- Registered Professional Civil Engineer | Since 2025


Leslie started his career as a Civil Engineer at VGI in 2010.

Throughout his tenure at VGI, he undertook positions such as design engineer, engineering manager, and project manager, contributing to a range of multidisciplinary projects.

He became a shareholder in 2021 and in 2025, he was appointed as a director.

Non-Executive