I am a seasoned data centre and colocation professional with over 22 years of experience in commissioning, critical power systems (L1-L5), and operational readiness. I have led high-tier Colo projects across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, integrating client-owned IT with redundant power, cooling, and mechanical systems to maximize uptime and reliability. My career spans commissioning leadership, CX management, and back-office oversight for multi-megawatt data centre builds, including large temporary power installations and capacity expansions. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, vendor involvement, safety compliance, and delivering comprehensive handover packages that drive project success and client satisfaction.

Sanette Kruger

I am a seasoned data centre and colocation professional with over 22 years of experience in commissioning, critical power systems (L1-L5), and operational readiness. I have led high-tier Colo projects across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, integrating client-owned IT with redundant power, cooling, and mechanical systems to maximize uptime and reliability. My career spans commissioning leadership, CX management, and back-office oversight for multi-megawatt data centre builds, including large temporary power installations and capacity expansions. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, vendor involvement, safety compliance, and delivering comprehensive handover packages that drive project success and client satisfaction.

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I am a seasoned data centre and colocation professional with over 22 years of experience in commissioning, critical power systems (L1-L5), and operational readiness. I have led high-tier Colo projects across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, integrating client-owned IT with redundant power, cooling, and mechanical systems to maximize uptime and reliability.

My career spans commissioning leadership, CX management, and back-office oversight for multi-megawatt data centre builds, including large temporary power installations and capacity expansions. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, vendor involvement, safety compliance, and delivering comprehensive handover packages that drive project success and client satisfaction.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Regional Manager at Jones Engineering
December 1, 2025 - Present
Commissioning regional sites and QCQA for mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations; CX planning, document control, and handover preparation; oversight of L1-L5 commissioning; supported handover to client rectification teams.
CX Manager at CTS
July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
On-site commissioning for Green Mountain Hamar and Oslo Tik Tok projects totaling 90MW temporary power; back-office CX management; vendor involvement; CX planner design and testing; health and safety oversight.
Project Lead - Norway at GCE Global Commissioning Group
August 1, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Led electrical commissioning across TikTok x3 data centres (Hamar), Green Mountain temporary power, and multiple sites in Enebakk, Oyster, Heli, and Kristiansand; planning, testing, and reporting; defined CX processes; health and safety oversight.
CEO at Core Facts 1149 CC (Electrical Construction)
June 1, 2008 - August 28, 2023
CEO and MD overseeing operations across 7 Sub-Saharan countries; authorized person for Eskom, generation plants, transmission and distribution; full project lifecycle management including finance, HR, legal, public relations and business development.
National Business Development Manager at Abbott Laboratories
April 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008
Sales, marketing and training for Sub-Saharan Africa; led workflow design, installation, commissioning and training for new labs; budgeting; strategic partnerships; tender management.
National Business Development Manager at Medi Clinic / ER24
October 15, 2005 - March 31, 2006
Strategic management of sales, marketing and training; project management and facility design/improvement; training and development; budget management; client relationship management.
Sales Manager / Marketing Manager at Bayer South Africa
July 1, 2002 - October 14, 2005
Territorial research and product lifecycle management; management of budgets, branding and campaigns; client relations and education; product launches and market expansion.
Professional Cardiovascular Territory Manager at Pfizer South Africa
September 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002
Territorial research and product management; campaigns; budgeting; client liaison; training and market development; relationship building with healthcare partners.
Project Manager / Contracts Manager at Unitrans
July 1, 1999 - August 31, 2000
Contract management; operations and HR oversight; financial management; lean project initiatives; logistics and distribution project leadership for Rainbow and Epol accounts.
Regional Planning Manager at Rainbow Chicken Farms
April 1, 1997 - June 30, 1999
Distribution and logistics planning; budgeting and financial reporting; Lean initiatives; cross-functional coordination across hatcheries, farms, processing and distribution.

Education

Baccalaureus Carotionis (Inc) at University of Pretoria
January 1, 1992 - February 4, 2026
Production Management at Damelin College
January 1, 1998 - February 4, 2026
HACCP at ML Sultan
January 1, 1999 - February 4, 2026
MBL – Open University of London at UNISA
January 1, 1999 - February 4, 2026
Security Grades E, D, C and B at UNISA
January 1, 2004 - February 4, 2026
HR & IR (Labour Law as major) at Sultan University
January 1, 2006 - February 4, 2026
Sales & Marketing Management at Damelin College
January 1, 2007 - February 4, 2026
Occupational Health and Safety at Sol Tech
January 1, 2008 - February 4, 2026
Electrical Engineering (HV and MV) at ESKOM Training College
January 1, 2009 - February 4, 2026
Cyber Security Diploma (IT) at Alison University Ireland
January 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026
AP Chemistry: Chemical and Nuclear Reactions at Alison University Ireland
January 1, 2026 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

VCA (Safety)
September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2033
NEN 3140 + A3:2019
January 1, 2023 - February 4, 2026
First Aid, FSE, MEWP
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2026
AP Chemistry: Chemical and Nuclear Reactions (Enrolled)
January 1, 2026 - February 4, 2026
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Cyber Security Diploma (IT)
January 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics