GREEN - Key Persons
Alex comes from a graphic design and web development background. She is a wife and mother, and enjoys activities as varied as karaoke, knitting and woodwork. Alex has been in the solar energy industry since 2014 and commands a good understanding - and talent for explaining - energy storage systems.
Amanda joined the team in 2018. She is mainly responsible for the participants and takes care that all who call or email get the information they need. She is a great organiser and takes over big parts of the organisation of the training courses.
Antje has the overview of finances, training and project coordination. She is a great networker and pulls all the strings together. Managing teams, creating work schedules and project outlines, and acquiring capital for ideas are her specialties.
Brendon joined the GREEN team towards the end of 2020 as a Graphic Designer. He is responsible for design and copywriting in the company, mainly making things "nice". He is passionate about producing creative and quality work and is eager to apply this mentality to all parts of his involvement with GREEN.
Job Titles:
- Director of GREEN Solar Academy Gauteng
Dennis du Plooy is currently the Director of GREEN Solar Academy Gauteng. He also works as a trainer for our Academies in Johannesburg and Pretoria. He also owns his own solar installation company.
He is also the co-director and master trainer for GSA Gauteng alongside Dennis Du Plooy.
Job Titles:
- CEO of Olivia Energy Solutions
Gomes Rocha Engenharia, Lda. (short GRE) was founded in 2015 by two young and ambitious engineers, Pedro Gomes and Braulio Rocha. They focus on project management and engineering of renewable energy projects, especially solar photovoltaic, with the goal to sustainably improve the situation of the energy market in Angola.
Job Titles:
- Trainer for Design and PV Simulation Software. He Runs His Own Company Alongside Dennis Du Plooy
He is also the co-director and master trainer for GSA Gauteng alongside Dennis Du Plooy.
Marius Geldenhuysis our trainer for design and PV simulation software. He runs his own company alongside Dennis Du Plooy.
Job Titles:
- Trainer / Content Designer
McDonald studied Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) and has completed an optic fibre short Course as well as PV Solar Courses with GREEN. He has experience the installation of domestic and commercial PV solar systems as well as training electrical maintenance interns.
Job Titles:
- Sales and Community Manager
Tsakani is an enthusiastic, bubbly individual ready to meet new challenges. Tsakani joined the GREEN team in 2020 as part of the marketing team. She makes sure the GREEN name is out there! Tsakani is responsible for all the social media marketing under the supervision of Vivian Blumel.
Job Titles:
- Office Administrator
- Office Administrator / Strong
Tshegofatso studied Human Resources Management and was previously working for a Logistics company. Ambition and drive are two qualities that are essential to success and growth. Tshegofatso says she is always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness.
Job Titles:
- Director
- CPO
- Directors and Founders
Vivian manages the content and creativity in the company. She is responsible for technical questions and all kinds of content development, which includes the trainings but also extends to the company's marketing campaigns and GREEnetwork activities.