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Our Team

Rozanne Herion

Welding Specialist & Training Professional

Rozanne Herion is an internationally qualified Welding Specialist, a qualified welder and highly experienced facilitator, assessor, moderator, and trade test practitioner. With a background in welding and fabrication technology, she has spent over a decade developing and delivering technical training aligned with QCTO, NAMB, and SETA standards. Her expertise spans welding instruction, curriculum development, skills assessments, and workplace readiness programs. Passionate about empowering people through artisan training, Rozanne is committed to building South Africa’s skilled workforce, fostering job creation, and ensuring that trainees are equipped with both the technical competence and workplace confidence needed to succeed.

Michelle van der Spuy

International Welding Specialist & Level 2 Welding Inspector

Michelle van der Spuy is an internationally qualified Welding Specialist and Inspector with extensive experience across fabrication, inspection, and welding coordination. She has worked on major projects in South Africa and abroad, supporting industries such as power generation, mining, and structural engineering. Her expertise includes ISO 3834 system implementation, welding procedure development, welder performance qualification, and quality control inspections. With a proven track record in both technical excellence and client-focused consultancy, Michelle ensures that welding standards and quality requirements are consistently met, helping companies achieve compliance, efficiency, and long-term operational success.

Amos Vusi Rambuda

Artisan Welder & Facilitator

Amos brings over a decade of hands-on experience in welding, electrical engineering, and mechanical fitting. Certified in welding and electrical engineering, he has worked with leading companies including Bosal Africa, J.C.B. Baroka Tshipitsekogolo, and Hydroplant Silverton. His expertise spans a wide range of welding techniques (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, OAW), fabrication, and pipe fitting, supported by strong problem-solving, safety, and leadership skills. As a disciplined professional with a passion for precision and teamwork, Amos continues to apply his technical knowledge and supervisory capabilities to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Christie Jonker

Accounts & Customer Manager | Administration & Training Support

Christie Jonker is an experienced and highly organised professional with extensive experience in accounts management, customer service, administration, debtors management, compliance and operational support. Since 2018, she has served as an Accounts & Customer Manager at JFA² Technical Training Institution, where she supports management, oversees student and customer administration, manages accounts and debtors, and assists with training and examination processes.

Christie brings strong expertise in financial administration, customer relations, reporting, systems administration and process management, together with experience in supporting staff and maintaining compliance with organisational requirements. Her background also includes managing teams, developing administrative processes, handling complex customer matters and working with confidential information.

Known for her professional, reliable and solutions-focused approach, Christie is committed to delivering high-quality service, maintaining strong administrative standards and contributing to the efficient operation and continued success of the organisation.

Frans Kennard

Welder & Training Facilitator

Frans Kennard is a dedicated Welder with hands-on experience in fabrication and welding processes, including MMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and OAW techniques. Currently completing his trade through Turnmill Proquip Engineering, he has built strong skills in welding codes, quality inspection, and the fabrication of both plate and pipe components. Known for his reliability, eagerness to learn, and commitment to high-quality work, Frans brings energy and precision to every project.