Meet the team standing behind our structures

Our (mostly) young and dynamic team draws on broad industry experience to create the most powerful outcomes for our clients.

Our Team

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John Smith

Director, Structural Engineering Technologist

John is a skilled Professional Engineering Technologist with a B. Tech Degree in Structural Engineering and more than 30 years of exposure in the industry.

He has a strong background in analysis and designing of both simple and complex structures. Experienced in managing projects from conception to completion.

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Naomi Smith

Office Manager

I was introduced to the world of Structural Engineering over a decade ago by John who has a beaming passion for the industry. It only made sense joining his venture to contribute towards the administration and management.

Contributing to the growth of John Smith & Associates has been such a positive experience; having the pleasure of working alongside an A-Team of colleagues who learn every day from an unselfish tutor like John.

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Ruben Saayman

Structural Engineer

Ruben holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and has vast construction experience of which 3 years on site before joining JSA in middle 2022.

He has mainly been involved in and focusing on the design of reinforced concrete structures, both basic and complex.

Ruben is constantly increasing his knowledge and experience in this field and adding to it Steel Structures as a future target. 

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Olaf Prinsloo

Drawing Office Manager

Olaf is a senior draftsman, drawings office manager and field technician at JSA and has proficient knowledge in AutoCad. He also dabbled in Revit Structures, SolidWorks and Caddie.

But his real skill lays in steel connection, as built and processing plant drawings.

And when our keyboards get stuck, he’s the guy we call on as our  in-house IT support fundi.

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Marzanne van der Merwe

Reception

Marzanne joined John Smith & Associates two years ago as our receptionist at a very challenging stage with the onset of the Covid-19 Global Lockdown.

She has extensive experience in administration and organisational aspects of the business.

The friendly face behind your phone call!

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