Background
Viljoen, Machiel was born on June 2, 1967 in Stellenbosch, Cape Province, South Africa. Son of Machiel Frederik and Cornelia Sophia Viljoen.
Viljoen, Machiel was born on June 2, 1967 in Stellenbosch, Cape Province, South Africa. Son of Machiel Frederik and Cornelia Sophia Viljoen.
Bachelor of Engineering, University Pretoria, South Africa, 1991.
Engineer Eskom Lethabo Power Station, Viljoensdrif, South Africa, 1992—1996, design & specifications manager, 1996—2001, chief engineer, 2001—2006. Chief electrical engineer Eskom Generation, Johannesburg, 2006—2008, Eshom Generation Business Engineering, Fleet Technology, since 2009. Advisory committee member National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Johannesburg, since 1999.
Service constable radi technical services South African Police, 1992-1993, South Africa.
Senior catechist Reformed Church, Vaalpark, South Africa, since 1996. Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, South African Institute Electrical Engineers.
Married Amanda Helena du Preez, March 19, 1994. Children: Epiphany Cornelia, Amenity Amanda, Litany Machiel.