ABOUT
NOVAMET
Novamet assembles bespoke project teams to suit the specific needs of each project individually, utilising subject matter experts, industry consultants and experienced engineers to bring the necessary skills and expertise to successfully deliver the project.

Novamet (Pty) Ltd was established in May 2016 with a collective experience of over 100 years. Our capability is founded on extensive knowledge, expertise and experience in the minerals, metals, and chemicals industries. We participated in operations, engineering design, project development, project implementation, project management and corporate management. Our experience was gained over many years working for internationally recognised mining companies, chemical companies, engineering consultancies as well as original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s).

Novamet appreciates the project needs from the perspectives of both the client and the engineering consultant, enabling us to provide the most appropriate design solutions.

Novamet is a customised solutions provider of professional engineering services. We strive to be innovative and cost effective in our approach and provide our clients with sustainable “fit-for-purpose” solutions that address their requirements.

OUR TEAM
Johan Joubert
Johan is a professional metallurgist with process design, project implementation and operations experience in the minerals and metals industry.

National Higher Diploma (T4), Extractive Metallurgy, Vaal Triangle Technicon, 1992
Marna Pieterse
Marna is a chemical engineer and project manager with project implementation and process design experience in the nuclear, refractory and minerals and metals industries.

BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, 1996
Jan-Adriaan v/d Linde
Jan-Adriaan is a qualified metallurgical engineer with process design and operations experience in pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and mineral processing.

B.Eng (Hons) Metallurgical Engineering, University of Pretoria, 2005
Andrew Cope
Andrew is a chemical engineering professional with experience in process design, project implementation and operations for hydrometallurgical and mineral processing.

BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering, University of Salford, 1987
Murray Hofmeyr
Murray is a chemical engineer and project manager with process design and project implementation experience in the minerals and metals, chemical and nuclear industries.

BEng Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, 1991
VISION
To be trusted by our clients as a valuable engineering and project implementation partner who provides innovative and cost-effective solutions.
MISSION

We provide professional process design, process optimisation and project implementation services to the minerals, metals, and chemical industries through the innovative application of our skills and experience utilising the best available technology to add value to our clients.

NOVAMET assembles bespoke project teams to suit the specific needs of each project utilising subject matter experts, consultants, and experienced engineers, thereby integrating the necessary skills and expertise to successfully deliver the project.

VALUES
NOVAMET stands by several core values that form the basis of our company culture:

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

Safety, health, and environmental considerations are systematically incorporated in all our designs, reviews, and actions.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

Supported by our experience and expertise, we strive to develop the most appropriate engineering solutions for our clients by promoting innovation & creativity in applying the best available technology, whether this is cutting-edge or tried and tested.

BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

NOVAMET is committed to economic and social transformation in South Africa by developing the necessary skills within the industry in which we work through mentorship and on-the-job training.

VALUE
CREATION

We realise that NOVAMET will have a right to exist only for as long as we create value for our clients. This translates into cost-effective services and solutions.

RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

We accept responsibility and accountability for the actions, decisions and policies implemented by our people.

INTEGRITY &
TRUST

We act with Integrity. We value the trust that is given to us and strive to protect it as something precious. We trust our people. We trust our clients.

BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Our Commitment
NOVAMET is committed to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) in South Africa and its implementation within our company, as well as externally in our service environment. As an integral component of our business, we believe that B-BBEE is an economic and social imperative to drive transformation in South Africa and ensure sustainable growth and performance of our business together with increased shareholder value.

NOVAMET is committed to the following guiding principles:

Our B-BBEE Rating
NOVAMET currently holds a Level 4 rating against the B-BBEE scorecard.Our strategy is to improve our BEE status as we grow our business going forward by addressing the elements of the B-BBEE policy.