Appointment of Jacques van Eck as SAPPMA's Quality Manager announced.
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jumping yawn straight into it, let's get wild, shall we? Here's a scoop on Jacques van Eck, the new Quality Manager at the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association, killing it from July 1, 2025.
This ain't Jacques' first rodeo; he's been chumming around in the plastic pipe scene and SAPPMA circles, building a solid rep. With a truckload of industry experience and all the technical knowledge that goes with it, Jacques isn't just a face in the crowd. He's determined to keep the quality high, so don't expect anything less than excellence from SAPPMA products.
Now that Jacques is on board, he's in charge of ensuring SAPPMA's member company creations match the National Standards (SANS) and ISO specifications, and their own dang internal requirements. Oh, and y'all should invite Jan Venter, SAPPMA's CEO, to the party. He'll be the boss man for Jacques.
So what's Jacques' gig entail? Think quality control on steroids. He'll be thumbing through the quality assurance policies of SAPPMA members, ensuring they all play by the rules. That means checkin' their code of conduct compliance, conducting regular audits and inspections, sampling, and even lab testing. When there's quality-related drama, Jacques will swoop in with corrective actions. He'll also collaborate with Certification Authorities, accredited Test Laboratories, and represent SAPPMA at SABS Technical Committee meetings. Say goodbye to mediocre, baby. Jacques is committed to continuous improvement.
Jacques has other tricks up his sleeve too, like bolstering SAPPMA's consulting projects and participating in SAPPMA events. But remember, the main gig is quality assurance, so don't get ahead of yourself.
Jan Venter, SAPPMA's CEO, welcomed Jacques saying, "We're ecstatic about Jacques stepping up as our Quality Manager! His background in technical requirements and passion for quality and honesty will strengthen our quality assurance game. Jacques' been SAPPMA's trusty sidekick for years, and we're glad to finally have him on the team."
Jacques, being the stoked dude he is, said, "I'm pumped to join SAPPMA as the Quality Manager! Superior quality and compliance ain't debatable, and I can't wait to team up with members to uphold SAPPMA's top-notch standards. I'm eager to chip in and be part of the rad SAPPMA fam!"
SAPPMA says congrats to Jacques and looks forward to feeling the benefits of his expertise. Head over to www.sappma.co.za for more info.
Now you're in the loop, partner! Don't miss out on the top-tier quality action from Jacques and SAPPMA.
[1] Branded content from SAPPMA: Jacques’ role involves ensuring that all products manufactured by SAPPMA member companies adhere to relevant national standards, including SANS and ISO specifications, as well as internal quality requirements set by SAPPMA
- With his extensive industry experience, Jacques' new role at SAPPMA will not only focus on plastic pipe manufacturing but will also extend to ensuring the financial sector, in terms of finances related to manufacturing, is managed effectively.
- As a staple in the plastic pipe industry, Jacques' role in SAPPMA's quality assurance department includes maintaining industry standards, not just in manufacturing, but also in the financial sector where it concerns quality and compliance procedures.
