Marius Coetzee

Chief Executive Officer

South Africa

About

Accomplished and results-oriented executive with more than 21 years of experience in tailings, mining operations, and large-scale project management across Africa and the Middle East. Recognized for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and business innovation, with a strong record of overseeing high-value projects for international clients. Since 2022, serving as CEO and Founder of Global Standards Africa (GSA) Pty Ltd, driving strategic growth, international project execution, and alignment with global mining standards. Global Standards Africa Pty (Ltd) is a monitoring and management support Company, focusing on providing guidance, training and management support to Engineering Companies and Mining Companies, focusing on training to operate. GSA Pty (Ltd) is owner managed, allowing flexibility and affordable solutions to our clients. Founded by the change in legislation and focus on GISTM standards, we strive to support our Clients in establishing gaps, frameworks, data packs based on field studies conducted, and management support while focusing on training to operate. We have a combined experience of over 120 years in the industry covering all aspects; A. Deposition; Spiggot, Day wall, Cycloning, hybrid and impoundment. B. Re-Mining C. Construction D. Water Management E. Monitoring assessments F. Data review and, G. Management support. Our goal is to become the leaders in the Industry in supporting our Clients in their needs, allowing a total turn key solution in Tailings Management, Support, Procurement, QA/QC and more. I am a dynamic, results-driven, entrepreneurial and visionary executive, averaging deep technical expertise and strategic insight to deliver sustainable mining and engineering solutions across Africa. As Founder and CEO of Global Standards Africa, I will continue to drive innovation, international partnerships, and operational excellence aligned with global mining standards. Recognized for delivering results in complex environments while maintaining compliance, profitability, and operational excellence. Assisting in Management Support for GISTM Standards and ICMM Protocols. I don’t only enjoy the variation which it brings but am passionate about tailings. I believe in finding and experimenting new opportunities – especially those which result in improved effectiveness and cost savings.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Global Standards Africa
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Operations Support at Paragon Tailings
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs

  • Business Unit Manager at CYCLONE ENGINEERING PROJECTS
    Dec 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Managerial for Tailings Support

  • Fraser Alexander Tailings (Pty) Ltd. (13 yrs 11 mos)
    • Area Manager
      Aug 2011 - Nov 2017 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Tailings - Mining Industry

    • Contracts Manager
      Jan 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Site Manager
      Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 · 4 yrs