SRK 50
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Reaching our fifty-year milestone as a consultancy is worthy of recognition. It is a chance to reflect on our past and how we can carry our legacy of innovation into the future. 


In 1974, Oskar Steffen, Andy Robertson, and Hendrik Kirsten started in Johannesburg, South Africa, what is now SRK Consulting. Fifty years on, as a group of more than 1700 employees around the world, the company kicks off a year-long celebration of its golden anniversary, #SRK50.  

"The theme for SRK50 is Innovation in Focus. Innovation was a key driver in the company’s founding and our people continue to build on that legacy,” said Tim McGurk, group CEO of SRK Global. “Because the projects we undertake with our clients are becoming increasingly complex, it is inevitable that we renew our commitment to innovation in our work, as we reflect on our past and future.” 

This year, SRK will continue to innovate both with technology and with our approach to tailoring services to meet clients' needs for sustainable solutions. For example, we have consultants harnessing machine learning to support exploration projects, others using object-oriented programming to optimize field data interpretation and visualization, and still others developing tools for understanding the impact of hydrology and climate change on surface water.  

We are also marking our 50th anniversary by focusing on innovation within our SRK News and SRK Insights publications. In September, consultants from across the company gathered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, for our fourth global innovation workshop.   

SRK's consulting practices around the world will celebrate with local events and activities in recognition of the company's golden anniversary.  


Gala Dinner

Global Meetings and Workshops

SRK's global leadership meetings in September 2024, hosted workshops that explored technical and strategic topics, fostering collaboration and innovation. These meetings reinvigorated our dedication to addressing the evolving needs of the industry with our empowered expertise.


Gala Dinner

Anniversary Gala Dinner

Over 150 guests attended SRK's 50th anniversary celebration. Hendrik Kirsten and the founders' families honoured SRK's legacy. The evening's warm words, laughter, and true SRK spirit created a vibrant atmosphere, making the event memorable, as captured in the Gala Dinner video.


Hendrik Kirsten

Celebration in Johannesburg

SRK South Africa was thrilled to host an unforgettable “SRK50 - A groundbreaking journey” client event. A tribute to our founders, expression of our deepest gratitude to our clients and acknowledging our employees for their commitment and dedication to excellence. We honour the milestones we have reached and the exciting road ahead. Let’s celebrate, reflect, and toast to even greater success!


Hendrik Kirsten

Message from Hendrik Kirsten

One of the founders, Hendrik Kirsten, the "K" in SRK, explores the company's journey since 1974, addressing geotechnical challenges and embracing growth, innovation, and shared ownership. Reflects on our achievements and future aspirations. Watch the video to learn more.


Cheering Map

Worldwide Celebration

Happy Anniversary, SRK! Watch as our 48 offices worldwide come together in celebration. United in spirit and purpose, we cheer for our achievements and look forward to a bright future. 


Andrew Van Zyl

Commitment to Innovation

SRK South Africa's MD Andrew van Zyl highlights key milestones the company has achieved, how it plans to renew its commitments to innovation in the face of increasingly complex projects, and how the company has continued to evolve over the years as the mining industry has changed.


HiveMap

Innovation Workshop 

Thirty-one delegates from ten SRK offices gathered to foster collaboration and solve problems, attract and retain top talent while driving innovation and excellence. Projects were presented to SRK managers, who selected the top three based on technical integrity, practicality, marketability, and business value.


HiveMap

Innovative Leadership in Mining: SRK Launches HiveMap

As a recent example of SRK's innovation, HiveMap introduces a new approach to digital mapping. By using photogrammetry and LiDAR, it improves geological data collection, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Explore how SRK advances solutions for the mining industry.


Celebrating 50 Years

In 1974, Oskar Steffen, Andy Robertson, and Hendrik Kirsten started in Johannesburg, South Africa, what is now SRK Consulting. Fifty years on, as a group of more than 1700 employees around the world, the company kicks off a year-long celebration of its golden anniversary, #SRK50. 


Global Leadership Event

During the last week of September 2024, SRK held its bi-annual global leadership meetings in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The week included a series of technical and strategic workshops and ended with a gala event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company. 


Rooted in Africa

When a trio of engineering pioneers started their own consultancy in 1974, it was innovation that was their guide; half a century later, SRK Consulting is a 1700-strong global network of scientists and engineers that embraces digital and other technologies to further enhance its impact.


50 Years of Innovation

As mining evolves, so has the company’s ability to meet clients' need for sustainable solutions. Celebrating its 50th year, SRK Consulting recommits to the value of innovation  especially in its core industries such as mining, where risks and challenges grow steadily in complexity. 


Half Century of Innovation in Mining

Projects we undertake with our clients are becoming increasingly complex, it is inevitable that we renew our commitment to innovation in our work, as we reflect on our past and future.


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