Willie de Waal
Willie de Waal
[ Founder & Head of Operations ]
- EXPERIENCE: 12 Years
- EMAIL: willie@rubikdf.com
- Core Skills:
Quantity Surveying | Cost Estimation | Value Engineering | Operational Oversight | Cost Control | Budget Management
A commercially astute operations and cost professional with a strong quantity surveying foundation, a disciplined approach to value engineering, and a clear focus on balancing cost certainty with quality-led project outcomes
As Founder and Head of Operations at Rubik Design Forge, Willie de Waal brings a disciplined, detail-driven, and commercially aware approach to the firm’s operational and cost-related functions. With a strong foundation in quantity surveying, Willie plays a key role in supporting the financial, technical, and practical considerations that underpin successful property development outcomes.
An astute senior quantity surveyor, Willie is particularly focused on cost estimation, cost planning, value engineering, and ensuring that projects are approached with a clear understanding of budget, scope, and quality requirements. His ability to identify efficiencies without compromising the integrity of the end product makes him a valuable contributor across both early-stage feasibility work and project delivery.
Willie holds a BSc. (Hons) from the University of the Free State, providing him with a strong academic foundation to complement his practical industry experience. His professional development continues through his pursuit of a PQS qualification, a natural next step in a career defined by technical competence, professional discipline, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Within Rubik Design Forge, Willie’s role extends beyond traditional quantity surveying. As Head of Operations, he supports the coordination of internal processes, project systems, procurement considerations, cost-related decision-making, and operational discipline across the business.
Grounded, methodical, and solutions-focused, Willie brings a steady hand to the operational side of the firm. His contribution helps ensure that Rubik Design Forge remains commercially responsible, delivery-conscious, and focused on achieving value for clients without sacrificing quality.
Away from site, spreadsheets, and measuring software, Willie is a devoted father to two girls, with hopes that a future son may one day join him on his hunting trips. When he is not focused on project costs and operations, he is most likely to be found around a braai, vellies on and tongs in hand, with the Springboks or Blue Bulls playing on a TV in the background.