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Chris Steenkamp

Head Of Information Technology at BKL

Chris Steenkamp has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Chris started their career as an Apprentice Instrument Technician at Palabora Mining Company in 1986. Chris then moved on to work as a Telkom Technician at Telkom for ten years. In 2003, they joined Total Facilities Management as a Network Engineer before assuming the role of IT Operations Manager for the Mvelaphanda/Rebserve group. In 2013, they joined Bidvest Facilities Management as a Senior Manager: IT Operations, where they oversaw IT infrastructure and managed Microsoft licensing. In 2016, Chris became the Owner of The Thirsty Walrus, a small bottle store, tavern, and eating house, where they handled all aspects of the business. Chris later joined Express Vending as an IT Operations Manager in 2017. Currently, Chris is the Head of Information Technology at BKL, where they lead the IT department.

Chris Steenkamp's education history includes various programs and certifications related to business, IT, and engineering. In 1984-1985, they completed their Senior Certificate Grade 12 at Frans Du Toit High School. Chris then pursued a National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Durban University of Technology from 1990 to 1992.

In terms of higher-level programs, Chris completed a Management Development Programme (MDP) at Wits Business School in 2009. In 2013, they attended the same institution for an Executive Development Programme. Additionally, they obtained an ITIL Foundation certification from Torque IT in 2015, specializing in ITIL.

Throughout their career, Chris has also earned several certifications. In 2016, they obtained an ITIL Foundation Level certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice. In 2019, they completed the PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training, also offered by AXELOS Global Best Practice. Furthermore, they achieved various certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals in 2021, Microsoft Certified Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals in 2022, and the (ISC)² Candidate designation in 2023. Finally, in 2021, they received a Prince2 Agile Foundation certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice.

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BKL is a firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers with over 200 people based in London. Our clients come from virtually every business sector, but tend to have an ambitious, entrepreneurial spirit in common. Many of our peers and other professional firms come to us with their clients'​ complex tax matters. We’re recognised as one of the country’s foremost authorities in this area. But our expertise covers many sectors and specialisations. We enjoy the relationships we have with our clients. We like our work and we like who we work with. We take the time to know, understand and think. We tell things how they are. We offer opinions – we don't leave that to you or hedge our bets – because clients need advice. We explain the most complex of ideas with clarity. All of that adds up to a simple vision. Work together to build a bright future. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation.