Background
Kirsten, Hendrik Albertus Daniel was born on March 9, 1942 in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Son of Louis Pieter and Laura (Odendaal) Kirsten.
Kirsten, Hendrik Albertus Daniel was born on March 9, 1942 in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Son of Louis Pieter and Laura (Odendaal) Kirsten.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, 1963. Master of Science in Engineering, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, 1986.
Junior engineer Ove Arup & Partners, Johannesburg, 1965. Lecturer in structural engineering Witwatersrand University, 1966. Lecturer in rock Mechanics Ove Arup & Partners, 1967-1973.
Partner, founder Steffen Robertson & Kirsten, 1974—2001.
Founding member, division chairman Democratic Party, Randburg, Republic of South Africa, 1989-1990. Fellow South African Institute Mining and Metallurgy, South African Institution Civil Engineers. Member South African Association Consultant Engineers, South African National Institute Rock Engineering.
Married Caroline Cecile Yvonne Lubbe, December 24, 1966. Children: Louis, Anton, Riette, Etienne.