MEET THE TEAM
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
TREVOR DICKINSON
Dickinson Group of Companies
Trevor Dickinson is the Executive Chairman of the Dickinson Group of Companies, a fifth-generation family enterprise delivering asset integrity management and industrial solutions across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Trevor Dickinson is the Executive Chairman of the Dickinson Group of Companies, a fifth-generation family enterprise delivering asset integrity management and industrial solutions across sub-Saharan Africa.
With more than 35 years of leadership experience across 60+ countries, he has spearheaded the Group’s international growth and established its reputation as a trusted partner to the mining, smelting, and mineral processing sectors.
As the strategic architect of DGC TalentWorks, Trevor has shaped the platform into a pan-African driver of workforce solutions and skills development, ensuring compliant, scalable talent deployment that meets local-content targets and ESG expectations.
DENVER GOUNDEN
DGC TalentWorks
Denver Gounden is the Chief Executive Officer of DGC TalentWorks, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in operations management, industrial services, and project delivery across Africa and internationally.
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Denver Gounden is the Chief Executive Officer of DGC TalentWorks, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in operations management, industrial services, and project delivery across Africa and internationally.
His career spans civil and mechanical works, turnkey execution, and high-compliance industrial projects in the mining, smelting, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
Denver leads the company’s strategic and operational direction, overseeing workforce mobilisation, contract staffing, recruitment solutions, and performance-based deployment models that enhance productivity, safety, and compliance for clients across the continent.
JAMES WALLER
Dickinson Group of Companies
James Waller is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), bringing more than 30 years of international financial leadership experience across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the UK
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James Waller is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), bringing more than 30 years of international financial leadership experience across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the UK.
A Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Accounting Science and Honours from the University of South Africa, he has led financial strategy for multinational companies with turnovers exceeding $350 million.
At DGC, James guides financial governance, international structuring, tax optimisation, and capital raising, ensuring the Group’s workforce platform remains financially resilient and scalable.
JUSTIN NOTHNAGEL
Dickinson Group of Companies
Justin Nothnagel is the Group Commercial Director at Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), with more than 15 years of experience in construction, project management, and industrial services across the mining, petrochemical, and infrastructure sectors.
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Justin Nothnagel is the Group Commercial Director at Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), with more than 15 years of experience in construction, project management, and industrial services across the mining, petrochemical, and infrastructure sectors.
He has overseen diverse civil, mechanical, and multidisciplinary projects, building a strong track record in delivering complex industrial solutions.
Justin aligns commercial strategy with operational delivery, driving growth, client relationships, and competitive positioning for DGC TalentWorks across Africa.
RIA MACPHERSON
Group HR Manager
Dickinson Group of Companies
Ria Macpherson is the Group HR Manager at Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), where she leads human capital strategy across operations in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Ria Macpherson is the Group HR Manager at Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), where she leads human capital strategy across operations in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
With more than 20 years of HR experience in mining, engineering, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality, she brings extensive expertise in workforce planning, organisational development, and people management.
Ria ensures HR practices align with business strategy, driving high-performance teams, employee engagement, and long-term workforce resilience.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
MAPALO CHINYAMA
Operations Manager
Mapalo Swala Chinyama is the Operations Manager for DGC Workforce Solutions in Zambia, overseeing workforce planning, client engagement, and site-level performance across the country’s mining and industrial sectors.
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Mapalo Swala Chinyama is the Operations Manager for DGC Workforce Solutions in Zambia, overseeing workforce planning, client engagement, and site-level performance across the country’s mining and industrial sectors.
With a BSc in Human Resource Management from the University of Lusaka and ZIHIRM membership, he combines operational discipline with a people-first approach to deliver efficient and compliant workforce solutions.
GRAEME MINTER-BROWN
Head of Expatriate Operations
DGC Workforce Solutions
Graeme Minter-Brown is the Head of Expatriate Operations for DGC TalentWorks.
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Graeme Minter-Brown is the Head of Expatriate Operations for DGC TalentWorks
With over 25 years of experience in operations management, electrical engineering, general management, and leadership across high-risk African industrial environments, Graeme specialises in expatriate sourcing, Employer of Record deployment, visa and compliance coordination, and performance oversight for specialist talent on mining and infrastructure projects.
He ensures seamless mobilisation, cost-effective transfers, and operational continuity, delivering a 20–35% reduction in expatriate spend while maintaining project schedules and safety standards.
CLEMENT KAZADI
Business Development Manager
DGC TalentWorks
Clement Kazadi is the Business Development Manager at DGC TalentWorks, driving growth across Africa’s mining and industrial sectors.
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Clement Kazadi is the Business Development Manager at DGC TalentWorks, driving growth across Africa’s mining and industrial sectors.
He works closely with clients to understand operational needs and deliver compliant workforce solutions aligned with local content and project objectives.
Through his commercial focus and regional market insight, Clement strengthens client partnerships and supports the successful deployment of skilled personnel who enable safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
MITCHELL DICKINSON
Business Development Manager
Dickinson Group of Companies
Mitchell Dickinson is the Business Development Manager at Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), driving growth for DGC TalentWorks across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mitchell Dickinson is the Business Development Manager at Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC), driving growth for DGC TalentWorks across sub-Saharan Africa.
He works closely with mining, engineering, and industrial clients to design compliance-driven staffing models, secure skilled talent, and ensure workforce mobilisation is delivered safely, on time, and on budget.
KIZITO MUYEMBI
DRC Operations
Kizito Muyembi is the Operations & HR Manager for DGC in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Kizito Muyembi is the Operations & HR Manager for DGC in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
With over 15 years of experience in recruitment, HR operations, workforce planning, and compliance, he oversees workforce deployment and operational delivery across the region’s mining and heavy industry sectors.
Based in Lubumbashi, Kizito ensures DGC’s services align with client needs in one of Africa’s most complex operating environments.
RECRUITMENT & WORKFORCE SUPPORT
LIZE FUNCK
Recruitment Manager
Lize Funck is the Recruitment Manager at DGC TalentWorks, leading recruitment and talent acquisition across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Lize Funck is the Recruitment Manager at DGC TalentWorks, leading recruitment and talent acquisition across sub-Saharan Africa.
With over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and recruitment across mining, production, manufacturing, hospitality, and BPO sectors, she ensures businesses have access to pre-vetted, job-ready professionals.
MARELIZE DU PLESSIS
Recruitment Assistant
Marelize du Plessis is the Recruitment Assistant for DGC TalentWorks, supporting recruitment coordination, workforce development, and SETA-related compliance across the Group’s operations.
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Marelize du Plessis is the Recruitment Assistant for DGC TalentWorks, supporting recruitment coordination, workforce development, and SETA-related compliance across the Group’s operations.
With more than 25 years of experience in human resources, payroll administration, and training compliance, her career spans healthcare, mining, and industrial sectors.