Our mission
To build a competitive business through products and services that are relevant, effective and tailored to our customers' expectations.
Who we are
Local teams, industrial standards
GNS DRC SARL is a limited liability company specialising in engineering, information technology, training and site services. Established in 2009 and based in Kolwezi, in the Lualaba province, we have built our experience on the mining and industrial sites of the region.
GNS DRC SARL · 2009
Local teams, industrial standards
GNS DRC SARL is a limited liability company specialising in engineering, information technology, training and site services. Established in 2009 and based in Kolwezi, in the Lualaba province, we have built our experience on the mining and industrial sites of the region.
- Company
- GNS DRC SARL
- Legal form
- Limited liability company (SARL)
- RCCM
- CD-KNG-RCCM-18-B-01567
- ID NAT
- 01-83-N38831D
- Year established
- 2009
2009
Year founded
Kolwezi
Head office, Lualaba
4
Business lines
201–500
People mobilised (range)
Company overview
Established in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2009
Global Network Systems DRC SARL has been established in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2009. Since then the company has built its professionalism in the supply and maintenance of electronic, electrical, industrial and other equipment. Our training team has qualified and certified trainers giving access to international certification. GNS brings subject matter experts with vast years of experience in mining, mineral processing and geotechnical services to the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. Our skills base and on-site experience guarantee a project that runs efficiently and exploits the best possible advantage of every shaft and excavation. We do not consider any job as too small: our work ethic, combined with years of hard-earned experience, is applied with precision on every project we embark on, and we are at all times committed to safety and innovation.
Our vision
To be the preferred solution provider to the mining and construction industries.
What guides us
Six values. One operating standard.
Teamwork
We pool our efforts towards a common goal. Every result is the work of a team.
Integrity
We keep our word, we are honest, and we act in line with our deepest values.
Safety
At GNS, we always have time to work safely. No task justifies an unsafe act.
Innovation
We bring new value to existing solutions, to help our clients stay competitive.
Quality
Satisfied clients stay loyal. We make sure our services meet the stated needs.
Efficiency
Teamwork allows us to complete tasks in the most efficient way, with little to no waste.
Core competencies
What our teams are able to execute
Mineral processing & mining
- Mineral processing and recycling
- Mineral processing engineering
- Opencast and underground mining construction
- Underground services engineering, dewatering and grouting
- Underground cables, pipeline and pipework, pipe welding
Civil & mechanical engineering
- Mechanical works and steel structures
- Piping: carbon steel, stainless steel, HDPE welding
- Lining: structures, restoration, HDPE lining
- Acid proofing and acid-resistant plant re-painting
- Recycling of buildings and steel structures
- Repair and maintenance of air-conditioning and cold rooms
Electricity & automation
- Electrical cabling and general maintenance
- Medium and high voltage installation
- Automation
- Overhead line repairs and installation
- Underground cable fault location
- Cable tracing and cable mapping
Geotechnical services
- Rock bolt installation and testing
- Rock bolt integrity testing
- Rock mass classification
- Support design verification
- Slope design and optimisation
- Slope stability and monitoring
Logistics & equipment
- Facilities management and technical information
- Spares and personnel procurement
- Distribution for projects
- Earth-moving equipment, breakers, drillers and excavators
- Mobile light, power and air plants
- Heavy demolition shovel and tractor
Demolition & site services
- Demolition of metallic structures and equipment
- Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation dismantling
- General housekeeping
- Solar energy systems
- Raw material handling and transportation
- Training in mineral processing and mining
Managing large projects
Long-term partnership, from plan of action to implementation
We form long-term relationships with our clients and partners by working through the challenges together, providing practical advice and recommendations, and putting a programme plan of action in place. We monitor implementation as closely as possible: where the client has the capacity to solve the problem, we support them; otherwise we help with the implementation. In both situations, the client is never left alone. Through this approach, we want the client to view us as a business partner.
Project management
How each project is controlled
- 01Appointment of a project manager who provides leadership and a single point of contact for all stakeholders
- 02Effective planning, scheduling and budgeting of the project
- 03Effective tracking of progress and monitoring of costs and performance
- 04Clearly defined communication and reporting channels
- 05Anticipation of problems for quick action and correction
- 06Risk assessment carried out, with risks identified and mitigated
- 07All required procedures written, signed off and implemented
- 08An effective communication and quality control system
SHERQ system
Safety, health, environment, risk and quality as one cycle
Our work ethic, combined with years of hard-earned experience, is applied with precision on every project that we embark on.
- 01SHERQ policy
- 02Values
- 03Legal and other requirements
- 04Risk management
- 05Operational control
- 06Training and competence
- 07Monitoring and measurement
- 08Non-conformance and incidents
- 09Continual improvement
How we deliver
A disciplined path from need to improvement.
- 01
Design
We clarify the need with the client, review the site conditions and define scope, methods and resources.
- 02
Modelling
We plan the works: sequencing, quantities, schedule, risk assessment and site-specific safety measures.
- 03
Execution
Our supervised teams carry out the works in line with site rules, permits and the agreed method statements.
- 04
Monitoring
We track progress, quality and safety daily and report to the client's representatives.
- 05
Optimisation
We capture lessons learned and improve methods, productivity and service on the next phase.
Support services
Internal control, reporting and systems
Technical and economic evaluation
- Project management support
- Scoping studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
- Operating of mineral processing plants
Independent business review
- Due diligence studies
- Mineral processing and transport study reviews
Business optimisation
- Decision-making support: tender selection, equipment selection, project ranking
- Metallurgical plant investigations aimed at improving efficiencies
- Plant circuit audits, commissioning and optimisation
- Budget control and activity cost analysis in metallurgical plants
- Business turnaround strategies
Risk, quality and reporting
- Risk management planning and control
- Safety management planning and control
- Quality planning and control
- Communications planning and performance reporting
- Environmental management monitoring
- Human resources planning and control
Local presence
Head office and teams in Kolwezi, close to the sites we serve.
Multi-disciplinary
Engineering, IT, training and housekeeping from one contractor.
Site experience
Teams used to the rules and pace of operating mines and plants.
Flexible capacity
Resources scaled to each project, including personnel supply.
Management team
The people accountable for delivery
Cyprien Mwanaut
Managing Director
DRC office
Etienne Ditu
Chief Operating Officer
South Africa office
Daniel Maree
Operations Manager
South Africa office
Piet Pieterse
Manager – Mining
South Africa office
Jannie Pienaar
Mineral Processing and Engineering Manager
South Africa office
Heinrich Pienaar
Logistics Manager
South Africa office
Pieter-Carel van den Berg
General Consultant
DRC office
Offices
Where our teams are based
Operations office
Kolwezi
207, Avenue du Collège, Biashara, Kolwezi, Lualaba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Administrative office
Kinshasa
Immeuble Botour, Local 79, Kinshasa – Gombe
Democratic Republic of Congo
Support office
South Africa
To be confirmed
South Africa
Let's build your next project together.
GNS is committed to building long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial. For any enquiry, request for quotation or pre-qualification file, our team is at your disposal.