Simplified Project controls is an accredited

training course teaching Earned Value Project controls

 

Willie Viljoen (BTech (TUT), EVP & PSP (AACEI)) and Sannette Viljoen - (B.Comm. (NWU), PMP (PMI), EVP & CCP (AACEI), NMDP (USB)) were instrumental in establishing the methodology on the subject, which today, is widely accepted throughout the Project lifecycle and execution phases of Eskom, Transnet, Anglo American, Exxaro, Lonmin, as well as other industries in South Africa.

 

This methodology has been successfully implemented in 2015 in South Africa at the government’s country wide power generation departments. SACPCMP accredited the training materials with 20 CPD points. Partnered with Major International Mining House’s Project Academy on the same Methodology. International Project Auditors evaluated the Methodology on a Mining Project of another International Mining house and gave it 100% Pass. This Methodology was a Runner-up at the 2017 Accenture Innovation Award.

 

MEET THE TEAM

Willem Viljoen

Willem (better known as Willie) has more than 35 years’ experience in Project Controls of which most was on mining, paper and pulp, petrochemical, coal power and nuclear power generation projects.

 

In 1987 Willie left the board of Group Five to find a solution for the many unexpected and sometimes unexplainable cost and schedule overruns on Projects.

 

His focus is currently on implementing Project Controls based on Earned Value Management Principles, and training this ECSA accredited methodology to the industry. Link to Website

 

https://www.simplifiedprojectcontrols.co.za/

 

Therina James

 

Therina was one of the National Trainers for Nedcor Investment Bank whilst in their employ. She has worked and managed many projects in banking, manufacturing and mining as a Consultant.

 

Therina will be the Trainer for Project Controls by using EVM methodology and is working hand in hand with Willie .

 

All training requirements for SPCM will be oversee by Therina, evaluation and case studies will be conducted by her and she will arrange for trainee certification upon completion of the evaluation.

Candidates can contact Therina or the Marketers, after certification for assistance on their individual projects.

 

therina@spcm.co.za

 

Sannette Viljoen

 

Sannette is the founder of World Class Project Controls (copyrighted and Trademark) and has a bachelors degree in Business Communication. She is a Project Manager Professional (PMP) an AACEI certified Earned Value Professional (EVP) and an AACEI Certified Cost Professional (CCP) specializing in Project controls based on Earned Value Management Priniciples. Sannette has more than 20 years experience in cost engineering and cost control, project planning and schedule management, WBSs with cost integration, schedule integration and reporting system integration, change management and control, project controls, establishing and monitoring EVM milestones, PMB and month end progress and dashboard reporting for executive management. 

 

Supplementary services will be conducted by Willie, Sannette and Therina. 

 

Sannette@spcm.co.za

 

Larry Nel

 

 

Larry Started his career on the Goldmines, moving to Brynstan Construction as a Site manager and moved to UK 2002 working as a Site Supervisor within the Construction industry.

 

Over the next 22 years, Larry worked his way up to Snr Project Manager running projects from inception to completion, in the construction industry valued at 5 million pounds.

 

Larry also worked on large scale projects ie Westfield shopping centre to a value at 700 million pounds.

 

Larry is a Project Controls Facilitator for SPCM and can be reached on:

 

larry@spcm.co.za

Astin Nel

 

 

Astin is currently busy with her learnership practicals in marketing. 

 

Astin is a learner Project Controls Facilitator for SPCM and works closely with Larry. Astin can be reached on:

 

astin@spcm.co.za

Debra Joy Hutchings 

 

 

Debra has 15 years marketing experience in the Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and mining Industry.

 

Her greatest achievement was introducting products as standard stock items at the Anglo Gold Mines.

 

Debra was a principal of Boston Business College and currently resides in Cape Town. She has been participating in the establishment of new business opportunities.

 

Debra is a Project Controls Facilitator for SPCM and can be reached on:

 

debra@spcm.co.za