Bosch Holdings Enginuity March 2008 | Page 9

Tribute to Sean Reilly 21 June 1954 – 4 January 2008 Sean established Munitech within the B&A Group (Pty) Ltd in 1987 and remained MD until his untimely passing on 4th January 2008. W hilst he always attempted to balance his family and business life, work often took a leading role, a consequence of being in the engineering and construction industry. It was however, not the hours he put in that gained the respect of co-workers, Clients and contractors, but his drive to deliver to meet commitments. Looking for innovative and practical solutions to Client’s problems, delivering value and obtaining Client satisfaction, were always uppermost in Sean’s mind. His energy and enthusiasm were contagious and most of Munitech project successes could be attributed to this. Projects not only rely on hard work, but also on relationships and this was always his key strength. Many Clients commented on the way Sean had empathy with them and always worked with stakeholders and not just in the terms of written contracts. Being a people person, Sean worked equally well with employees and co-workers and one could always rely on him to smooth the ways in heated debate, or be sympathetic to an individual’s personal problem. I believe that a major legacy of Sean’s is the reputation of Munitech, the many satisfied Clients and the skills and knowledge he passed on to those he worked with. Our sympathies go to Sean’s family and extended family. He will be a hard act to follow. Welcome to new staff Vivian Gough: project manager Christiaan van Coller: project manager Mike Boast: agriculture consultant Steven Rosettenstein: assistant business manager – sugar Louise Housemann: assistant business manager – energy Riaan Badenhorst: discipline head – electrical New appointments EAST LONDON Kobus Morgan: Electrical division head, Eastern Cape Andries Roets: Lead engineer water and irrigation, East London PORT ELIZABETH Cindy Minkley: Lead engineer project management, East London Rowan Bode: Lead engineer water division, Port Elizabeth B&A Group Allen Liversage: B&A Group financial director 9