Background
Hoffman, Johannes Paulus was born on March 9, 1933 in Germiston, South Africa. Son of Banjamin Cornelius and Francina Wilhelmina (DeBruto) Hoffman.
Hoffman, Johannes Paulus was born on March 9, 1933 in Germiston, South Africa. Son of Banjamin Cornelius and Francina Wilhelmina (DeBruto) Hoffman.
Bachelor of Science, University Pretoria, 1956. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Pretoria, 1961. Master of Science, University Pretoria, 1968.
Master of Business Administration, University Pretoria, 1972.
Production assistant, ISCOR, South Africa, 1956-1960; senior lecturer, U. Pretoria (South Africa), 1961-1973; head metallurgy, Southern Cross Steel, South Africa, 1974-1980; manager materials science, Middelburg Steel and Alloys (South Africa), 1980-1988; manager new process development, Middelburg Steel and Alloys (South Africa), 1988-1995; consultant, Columbus Stainless, Middelburg, since 1995.
Chairman church council Dutch Reformed Church, Middelburg, 1976-1992, 94—. Member Council Technology College, Middleburg, 1982-1987. Member advisory board School Mineral Science, Pretoria, 1993-1996.
Chairman Materials Research Center Wits University, Johannesburg, 1995-1997. Fellow SAIMM (president 1992-1993). Member ISS.
Married Johanna Catharina Van Der Vyver, November 28, 1959. Children: Paul, Jan, Chris.