Africa
Our first international office
As our first international office since its opening in 2007, our Johannesburg has been a cornerstone of our success. Today, our dedicated South Africa team continue to support our customers across the continent.
Solutions that deliver insight beyond mining
Our software serves various industries, offering advanced solutions and expert consultation for all sectors of mining.
Unearth the value of your stopes with our end-to-end underground metals solution, connecting every stage from mine to market.
Determine the ultimate pit limit with our integrated solution for open pit metals, spanning every stage from pit to port.
Maximize the value of your coal seams with our integrated solution for underground coal.
Extract the full value from your coal benches with our integrated open cut coal solution.
Mathematically optimize your rail operations with our specialized bulk rail solutions.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Parkview House, 2nd Floor, Constantia Park
Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, Gauteng 1709, South Africa
P: +27 11 958 0273
E: info.johannesburg@deswik.com
Support: +27 11 958 0170
Training: training.africa@deswik.com
An industry-leading team
We're a dedicated team of mining and rail professionals, software developers, and mathematicians committed to empowering our customers with technology to deliver measurable value. By leveraging each other's strengths and working collaboratively, we strive to provide the best possible products and services.
Global reach, local insight
Our presence has no borders. Wherever you are in the world, we’ll have a regional office nearby to provide support when you need it.
Our consultants have firsthand experience using Deswik software on real projects and are here to ensure you have the best experience using our software.
Latest news in Africa
Getting the most out of Deswik’s Support services
Mark Vanderbeek, Deswik's Global Support Manager, discusses how Deswik Support can assist customers, and how to get in touch.
Deswik welcomes Polymathian Industrial Mathematics following Sandvik acquisition
Polymathian signs an agreement to be acquired by Sandvik, joining Deswik as part of Sandvik's Mining and Rock Solutions Business Unit.
A new approach to pit optimization
In every mining venture, determining the ultimate pit limit remains the core challenge for mine planners to ensure a successful project. Despite advancements in mathematics and software technology, the complexity of pit optimization has yet to be solved in a single equation.
Sandvik acquires Deswik and launches new Digital Mining Technologies Division
Deswik has signed an agreement to be acquired by Sandvik, the high-tech and global engineering group headquartered in Sweden.
Giving back to the community
Global teams champion men's mental health for Movember
With mental health and wellbeing remaining a key issue in our everyday lives, particularly for men, our global teams all pitched in to raise $1,932 for Movember to de-stigmatize men’s health issues and encourage open conversations.
Bringing winter warmth to those in need with a blanket drive
Our Johannesburg office participates in annual blanket drives to support struggling communities during the colder months. These extend beyond just the homeless; last year, we donated pet food alongside blankets to bring warmth and comfort to the country’s furry friends in need.
Africa, which holds at least a fifth of the world’s mineral reserves, is becoming a key player as the global demand for minerals rises. Our software caters to all mining methods and commodities, so each project we take on further enhances our capabilities to support the energy transition.
Africa Regional Manager
Stephan Fourie