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With 43 years of experience in electrical engineering and project management, Walter Ringelmann specialises in managing large-scale, complex projects, particularly within the aviation industry. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer, Professional Construction Project Manager, and Project Management Professional. Walter’s expertise ensures seamless project execution, offering students unparalleled insights into electrical systems, global project management, and the intricacies of aviation projects.

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With 20 years of experience in civil engineering and academia, Jones Moloisane specialises in integrating education and professional development within the built environment. He holds an MSc in Transportation Technology, an M.Tech in Civil Engineering, and an N.Dip in Project Management. As a lecturer and registered Professional Engineer, Jones has contributed to large-scale projects across Southern Africa. He offers students unparalleled insights into civil engineering design, project management, and the application of forensic engineering.

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With over 40 years of experience in engineering and project management, Michael John Acres specialises in engineering project implementation, results-based management, and strategic planning. He holds an MSc in Engineering and a BSc in Engineering from WITS University. Michael has served as a key advisor to numerous public institutions, contributing significantly to strategic planning and training systems design. He offers students unparalleled insights into public sector project management, business process improvement, and capacity building.

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With a Master’s in Business Administration (specialising in Big Data), a B.Ed, Honours in Education Management, Law and Systems, and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management, Charlotte Fourie brings a rare combination of practical classroom experience and strategic leadership to AI education training.
Charlotte has worked as a teacher, academic head and education consultant, supporting schools and communities in improving teaching, learning and management practices. Professional experience includes teacher training, project management for educational initiatives in the private sector, part-time moderation and assessment at the tertiary level, and extensive community engagement. Passionate about responsible innovation, Charlotte helps educators confidently integrate AI tools while keeping human relationships and quality learning at the centre of education.

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With more than 25 years of project management experience and over a decade of accredited training experience, Dave Fourie specialises in project management training for engineering and construction professionals. He is a PMP-certified project manager and has presented numerous ECSA and SACPCMP-accredited courses in areas such as Microsoft Project, risk management, Quality management, Agile methodologies, quality management, and project leadership.

Dave has worked extensively as a project and programme manager, consultant, and trainer both locally and internationally. His practical industry knowledge, combined with his engaging training style, enables students to gain valuable real-world insights into project management best practices, tools, and methodologies.

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With a Master’s degree in Research Psychology and as a PhD candidate examining how AI is reshaping higher education in South Africa, Trudie Coetzee specializes in how professionals can convert research and writing outputs into high-end quality deliverables, with or without the use of AI. Her professional experience includes research consultancy, training and technical report writing for various clients, both in the public and private sector. She also has more than seven years’ experience in the field of higher education, with a background in lecturing and academic management. As someone whose work sits at the intersection of research, AI and writing, Trudie equips professionals with the skills to apply AI both ethically and effectively.

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With experience in technical editing, document formatting, and professional communication within the built environment, Cara Chalmers specialises in producing clear, consistent, and professionally structured documents. She holds a BA in Languages (English Studies) from the University of Pretoria and currently works as an Editor at The DELTA Group, where she is responsible for editing, formatting, and quality assurance across technical reports, proposals, correspondence, and marketing content.

Cara’s experience in document preparation, template management, and professional communication provides participants with practical insights into producing clear, well-structured workplace documents using Microsoft Word.

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Maryke is a leadership and executive development specialist with more than a decade of experience in coaching, training, and facilitating professionals across the corporate, public, legal, education, and mining sectors. She specialises in leadership development, high-performance coaching, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict management, and cognitive performance.
Maryke holds qualifications in Behavioural Sciences, Human Resource Management, and Psychology, and is a certified Neuro-Coach, NLP Practitioner, and accredited coach.
Known for her engaging, practical, and neuroscience-informed facilitation style, Maryke equips participants with evidence-based tools that can be applied immediately to improve leadership effectiveness, performance, and workplace relationships.

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Johan Bosman is an experienced international trainer, mediator and business consultant with extensive executive and leadership experience across Africa. He holds qualifications in both Law and Financial Management and has served in senior leadership positions, including as a Lieutenant Colonel in the South African Police and later as CEO of organisations operating in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria.

Drawing on decades of practical management experience, Johan delivers highly engaging and application-focused training that equips professionals with skills they can immediately apply in the workplace. His areas of expertise include advanced Excel, financial management, applied law, engineering contracts, communication skills and leadership development.

Johan regularly facilitates training programmes throughout Southern and Eastern Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. He is known for his practical teaching style, deep subject knowledge and commitment to ensuring delegates leave with valuable, workplace-ready skills.

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François Theron is an Electrical Engineer with experience in data analysis, GIS, business analysis, and training. He is an advanced user of Microsoft Excel and has developed Excel macros and tools for engineering projects. Throughout his career, he has presented Excel, Access, and Word training to clients and colleagues and has facilitated Microsoft Office training for organisations, including Eskom, Ford Motor Company, Steinmuller, and PEC Metering.

He also lectured a postgraduate GIS module at the University of Pretoria and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education to further develop his training and communication skills.