Summary of Mr Robbie Hendrikse’s Profile

Mr Robbie Hendrikse began his career in 1997 as a Town and Regional Planner at the West Rand District Municipality (formerly Western Gauteng Services Council). He has extensive experience in land development objectives, integrated development planning, and processing developmental applications. He played a key role in preparing precinct plans, regional spatial frameworks, and housing development strategies.

Robbie has actively participated in key housing and human settlement forums, project steering committees, and contributed to the formulation of municipal housing plans. From 2010, his focus shifted to transportation, where he contributed to integrated transport plans, stakeholder engagement, non-motorised transport facility planning, and public transport network safety audits. He managed major projects, including the feasibility study for the West Rand Regional Airport, and was involved in provincial committees and economic development initiatives.

Additionally, Robbie facilitated educational programmes, assisted with taxi regulation, local economic development, and served in various municipal committees and forums. He expresses a strong commitment to public service and a desire to advocate for those unable to speak for themselves, aspiring to serve on the Gauteng Transport Authority.