ZARaubex, a construction and infrastructure group based in South Africa, has announced the early retirement of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dirk Lourens, who will step down on August 31 after 14 years with the company. Lourens played a key role in expanding Raubex's infrastructure operations and strengthening its position in South Africa's construction sector. He will remain with the company as an executive advisor until May 31, 2027, to assist with the transition to his successor, Jaco van der Bijl. Van der Bijl, with over 36 years of experience in the construction industry, joins Raubex in 2026 as COO, having previously held senior leadership roles within the Roads and Earthworks Division. The company's chairman, Rudolf Fourie, praised Lourens' contributions and welcomed Van der Bijl's appointment.
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