Reason # 25 PROJECTS

It is raining Projects 



As I look back over the past three decades of my career, I am struck not only by the diversity of the projects I’ve been part of but also by how each one has left its mark on me.

 From the very beginning, I was drawn to work that challenged assumptions, projects that was trendsetting and shifting boarders and called for deep engagement with people and ideas. What I didn’t fully realize at the time was how much these experiences would shape my outlook—not just professionally, but personally.

Some projects tested my technical knowledge (or forced me and colleagues to develop new tools)  and taught us the value of creativity, innovation and perseverance. Others were more collaborative, reminding me that relationships, trust, and communication often matter as much as strategy and structure. I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, across sectors and disciplines, continents and cultures and it is from these collaborations that I’ve drawn some of my most important lessons.

Each project was more than just a deliverable—it was a chapter in a lifelong learning journey. Some sparked curiosity that led me down entirely new paths. Others required courage, patience, and humility. All of them left me richer in insight and experience.

Looking ahead, I carry with me not only the skills I’ve developed but also the stories, connections, and wisdom gained along the way. And for that, I am deeply grateful.

Why It Was Never About the Money

Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: money was never my driving force. That’s not to say I didn’t understand its importance or appreciate the security it brings—but it was never what got me out of bed in the morning.

What truly motivated me was the chance to help others. Whether it was supporting a colleague through a challenge, mentoring someone just starting out, or designing a project that made a tangible difference in people’s lives—these moments gave my work meaning. They were the quiet rewards that no paycheck could match.

There’s a deep satisfaction that comes from knowing your efforts have lifted someone else, even in a small way. I’ve always believed that our skills and knowledge are most valuable when they’re shared, when they’re used to build up others, not just ourselves. That belief has guided me more than any incentive ever could.

In a world that often measures success in financial terms, I’ve found a different kind of wealth—in relationships, in impact, in legacy. And if I’ve been able to leave a few things better than I found them, then that, to me, is a career well spent. Lets lift our glasses and toast a few of those projects.


OPGRADEER NEUSTADT/ DIE LEWE IS N GRENSHOTEL KABARET

ELEKTRIFISERING VAN HUIS ANET/ MATRIEK AFSKEID MASTER of CEREMONIES

MATRIEK/ SKRYFKUNS/

DIEN OP SKOOLRAAD

VARSITY STUDIES

NAVORSING VIR SAUK MET PROF GROBBELAAR

SKRYF WEERBARSTIGE SPLEET/ PEN SHORT STORIES++

WEERMAG S.A.N.D.F.

BESTUUR BANKET SAAL

6 S.A.I. (Officer)

OPGRADEER HUIS ANET

WEST COAST FUNDRAISING BANQUETS for DRC

W.I.L/  PPP / BNU INITIATING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR ZAR & BEYOND

FACILITATE & PROMOTE CAPE TOWN HARBOUR BANQUETS FOR FUNDRAISING SEAFEARERS CLUBS

BERGZICHT OPLEIDING SENTRUM LECTURING & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

COLLABORATION CATERING PROJECTS [KING etc.]

TRAINING CONTRACT KATHU/ CT RAILWAYS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

PRO GROW TRAINING & WORK CREATION PROJECT

PRO WORK TRAINING & WORK CREATION PROJECT

ESTABLISH ERNEST JOHN & FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL[E.J.F.I.]

CMI CEF LECTURER & MODERATOR (CMI PROGRAM)

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE ZAR PROMOTOR & MODERATOR

HUIS PALEIS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING SKILLS FOR INDUSTRY

JOB SHADOWING PROJECTS

ALTERNATIVIE CREATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM [A.C.T.]

WEDDING FACILITATOR/ OFFICIANT

LIBERTALIA MADAGASCAR SCHOOL PLANTING

CHAPTER ii RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

RHEEBOK RIFF/OTTOSRUST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

BIOCULT AGRICULTURE MYCORRHIZAE PROJECT

BOU VAN FERNWOOD SPEC HUIS

GLOBAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM

SEED TRUST TRAINING & CONSULTING

BABIN CFO

WORLD TRADE CENTRE TRAINING DIVISION DEVELOPMENT

OPEN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - MAURITIUS

CMI REGION 

CEFSAIOR MEMBER CARE & HR DIRECTOR

CEFSAIOR DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (+ W.I.L.)

ALBION TRAINING CENTRE MAURITIUS PROMOTION

HOHENHEIM U.S. EXCHANGE PROGRAM

LUCKHOFF COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE

BABIN ECD TRAINING & US PRACTICUMS

THE SEED TRUST CONSULTATION

ESTABLISHMENT OF HOPE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL 

ESTABLISHMENT OF WORLD TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

EQUASTRIAN INDUSTRY - BULU BLANKETS CONSULTING

CO-DEVELOPMENT OF M POWER RECYCLING PROJECT MATZIKAMA

COLLABORATION: NQF/ SETA / UNIT STANDARD GENERATING BODIES

MY DREAM COURSE DEVELOPMENT

ARRANGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS CASEA

GUNi ASSOCIATION

CAPACITus COLLABORATION 

ELECT EFFECT/ RISE CONSULTING

ECTA TRAINING CONSULTING

OVERSEEING WORK READINESS ABSA PROGRAM

OVERSEEING CASEA PHUKET EXCHANGE PROGRAM (TEFL refers)

ERASMUS MUNDES COLLABORATION BURSARY DEVELEPMENT

COLLABORATION: TEFL PROGRAMS

PROMOTOR: PAPILON

CHEC (DUAL DEGREE PROJECT CONSULTING)

DUAL DIOPLOMA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING

COLLABORATION TERTIARY EXIT LEVEL PROGRAMS

MATZIKAMA MINING/WEST COAST TRAINING CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT

MASTER CLASSES DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION

KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS CONVENOR 

BUSINESS ACADEMIES et al  CONSULTANT (SYSTEMS THINKING PROGRAMS etc.)


...and here and there a few others.

12 June 2025



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