Frikkie is a seasoned branch and operations manager with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. His expertise centres on formwork and scaffolding systems, branch operations, and client relationship management across the Western and Eastern Cape.

He has spent his career with leading formwork and scaffolding companies, where he established and grew branches in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and George — overseeing operations, sales, design, stock, staff, and health & safety. Frikkie brings a strong balance of technical problem-solving and commercial management, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, efficiently, and within budget.

As Paarl Branch Manager at Alpine Scaffolding, Frikkie focuses largely on the following:

• Overall management of the Paarl branch, including operations, staff, stock, and assets.
• Client relationship management and new business development.
• Technical solutions and support for scaffolding and formwork projects.
• Procurement and supplier negotiation.
• Stock yard management and optimised stock utilisation.
• Health & safety compliance and leadership by example.