Infrastructure development and construction materials company Raubex has appointed Jaco van der Bijl COO and executive director, with effect from September 1, to succeed Dirk Lourens, who is taking early retirement.
Raubex says Lourens has, over more than 14 years of service, made a significant contribution to Raubex, progressing from divisional leadership to one of the group's most senior executive roles.
His legacy includes the establishment and growth of key operational platforms, the mentoring of future leaders and the strengthening of operational governance and execution across the group.
Lourens will continue to serve as Raubex operations executive adviser from September 1 to May 31, 2027, to support the handover to Van der Bijl and focus on urgent and impactful business priorities, including a defined set of priority initiatives.
Meanwhile, Raubex points out that Van der Bijl joined the Raubex Group in 2013 and has built a distinguished record within the Roads and Earthworks division, including as MD of Roadmac Surfacing.
