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PERSONALITY PROFILE

The water feature is turned off to save water
and switched on once a week to keep the
system circulating
Rand Water head office in Glenvista, Johannesburg

What does the green industry as a whole mean to you? a lot of the maintenance work myself. I enjoy photography but see
The green industry in its broad context has impacted and myself as a real amateur. Bird watching is another hobby of mine.
influenced my working career in so many ways, directing some of
my continual learning and growth. Although being at Rand Water What advice would you give to a school leaver wanting
has not placed me directly within the green industry, I have always to enter the green industry?
had an involvement with it. Our industry is vast and allows for so many different work
environments and work opportunities. To make it in this industry, you
Hobbies and interests outside of work need to be dedicated, committed and prepared to get your hands
My hobbies and interests revolve around the natural world. I enjoy dirty (literally) as and when required. Never give up, even when things
visiting natural areas and national parks as often as I can and may not look good for you!
collecting new indigenous plants to grow in my garden. Very low Make the time to connect with people as this can be very beneficial!
winter temperatures often make this challenging! Like many others, our industry is going through difficult times but I
I also grow my own fruit and vegetables organically, undertaking believe that there is huge scope for growth.

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