Willem Johannes Jacobus van Zyl, South African expat in Saudi Arabia

Willem Johannes Jacobus van Zyl

@johanvz1

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South African expat in Saudi Arabia

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South African

Lives in Thuwal

Speaks Afrikaans and English

Registration: 12 October 2014

About Activity

I am from Cape Town in South Africa working in Saudi Arabia for Aramco the past 3 years in KAUST, Thuwal town development project.. I am a Civil Engineer and work in construction as a General Superintendent for Aramco . I love my job and enjoy the diversity of the culture and people in Saudi Arabia. I am a very positive and friendly person and love to have and make new friends with whom I can socialize . Love the outdoors too

Interests: movies, Scuba diving and snorkeling, dining, hiking and reading, going out with friends

I am Employed.

Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

Chikumbane, Saudi Arabia

Unki platinum mine
Civil Supervisor
Country side

Saudi Arabia

Sept 2007 - Jul 2009

Doha, Qatar

Ethylene plant in Ras Lafan first with Technip and later with Chevron
Building Superintendent
Very open for westerners and nice amnemities

Nov 2001 - Nov 2002

Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Road construction
Site Agent
The corral reef
Fresh meat and vegetables were hard to come by

Nov 2001 - Nov 2002

Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Road construction
Site Agent
The corral reef
Fresh meat and vegetables were hard to come by

South Africa

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johanvz1 created a thread

7 years ago

Information on Jawasat

I got married in Saudi to my Phillipino wife in March/April 2017 and were she transferred to my Iqamma as a dependent at that time. We both left Saudi in August 2017 on final exit since my contract with Aramco expired. There is now a possibility for ... Read More

johanvz1 replied to a thread

11 years ago

Anyone keen for a get together at Baher Beach Villas? Men and Women by JohnnoL

Hi everyone! My name is John, I'm new to Khobar and I thought it'd be a great idea to organize a social at one of the private beach clubs near Khobar, However I should mention that it is a private club where expats can mix, also women are ...

Hi John, I am new in Khobar since 1 Nov and would love to go to this Baher Beach.Can you give me more info please as to how and when and location. Also if we can meet up .like to make new friends . i am a South African expat working for Aramco ... Read More

johanvz1 replied to a thread

11 years ago

Looking for AMERICANS in Al Ahsa, Dammam, Khobar area by Ocsi

Hi all, I am specifically looking for Americans to connect with in this area. I have been here for about a month now and am the ONLY American on my compound other than my boss' boss. I was invited to an Aramco party by someone I met, but she is ...

Hi Jess, Welcome to Saudi and I do hope you enjoy your stay here . I have been here now for 3 years with Aramco in KAUST close to Jeddah and is now transferred to Dammam to a new Aramco project. I know a few Americans in Jeddah and am sure there ... Read More

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