Frans van Tonder

Frans van Tonder is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as Engineering Superintendent 1 for Planned Maintenance and Reliability at Ivanhoe Mines since November 2023, focusing on the smooth transition of a newly constructed plant. Prior roles include Engineering Superintendent II at Kamoa Copper S.A. where Frans standardized maintenance practices and developed the Asset Management framework, and Engineering Superintendent 1 for Planned Maintenance/Reliability, implementing the Oracle JDE Capital Asset Management system. Frans has also worked as a Senior Asset Management Consultant at Vetasi Limited, contributing to business process development for IBM Maximo. Early career experiences include roles at GOLD FIELDS, where Frans implemented IBM Maximo and served as Systems Administrator, as well as mechanical supervision and diesel mechanics roles at Murray and Roberts and GOLD FIELDS. Education includes an N6 in Mechanical Engineering from Crane International Academy and various certifications.