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Kobus Rothmann

22nd September 2017

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

     

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Full Name: Kobus Rothmann

Position: GM of Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC)

Main Activity of the Company: Mining and processing anthracite for local and export markets

Date and Place of Birth: December 13, 1955, Klerksdorp

Education: Higher national diploma (mining); mine manager’s certificate of competence

First Job: Learner mining official at Anglovaal

Size of First Pay Packet: R276 a month

Value of Assets under Your Control: R1.2-billion

Number of People under Your Leadership: ZAC has 768 employees and 580 contractors

Management Style: Participative, leaning towards authoritarian

Personal Best Achievement: Starting Vaalkrantz Colliery as part of an Anglo Coal empowerment initiative

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father, who taught me the value of family, that honesty is of the utmost importance, that trust is earned and the value of maintaining a healthy work/life balance

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Buks Swiegers, the first mine overseer I worked for as a shift boss

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Richard Branson – he lives a lifestyle that most people wish for

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Jannie Mouton, the founder of PSG – his achievements say it all

Philosophy of Life: Time is precious, so do not spend it on people who have only their own interests at heart and are only concerned about the benefits they get from a relationship – cut them loose and enjoy those who love you for who you are and not what you are

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being one of the founding partners of Leeuw Mining & Exploration

Biggest Ever Disappointment: I cannot think of one that stands out

Hope for the Future: In a country where there is ongoing change, every negative creates new opportunities – you just need to look wider to recognise the opportunities

Favourite Reading: Travel magazines

Favourite TV Programme: Top Gear

Favourite Food/Drink: I enjoy all red meat and like the occasional whisky on weekends

Favourite Music: Everything except jazz and blues

Favourite Sport: Cricket, with rugby a close second

Hobbies: Making fixed-blade knives

Car: Lexus

Pets: Two Yorkshire Terriers

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty, people wanting to dictate what I must do in my spare time

Married: To Sandra, for 37 years

Children: Nadine, 33; Karin, 29

Clubs: None

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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