Full Name: Jacques Roux
Position: CEO of JIC Mining Services
Main Activity of the Company: JIC Mining Services provides turnkey outsourced mining, engineering and training services through
partnerships with various blue-chip as well as junior mining companies
Date and Place of Birth: January 31, 1974, Ermelo
Education: No formal degree
First Job: Cashier, Sentra Supermarket, Alberton
Size of First Pay Packet: R4 500 a month
Value of Assets under Your Control: R500-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: 4 000
Management Style: Open, interactive and collaborative.
Personal Best Achievement: Opening 700 Sahara stores in rural areas in India in 18 months
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Various mentors
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Richard Branson
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Warren Buffett
Philosophy of Life: Whatever you do, do well
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Building Sahara’s reseller retail division to 1 850 shops
Biggest Ever Disappointment: None
Hope for the Future: Economic growth and development
Favourite Reading: Autobiographies
Favourite TV Programme: 21 Kids
Favourite Food/Drink: Indian curry/coffee, Coke Zero
Favourite Music: Country, Afrikaans
Favourite Sport: Rugby
Hobbies: Boating, motorbikes
Car: Ford Ranger bakkie
Pets: Two dogs
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Lack of ownership
Married: To Joleen
Children: Ashton, 16; Liam,15; Shandre, 14; Damian, 7
Clubs: Boat club