Our Team

For over 23 years, Riaan and his team have dedicated countless hours to developing the RainBox units. Today, this world-class technology has been successfully installed in thousands of units worldwide.

As a South African-born entrepreneur with a track record of successful businesses, Riaan was the driving force behind the development and operation of AgriWater.

Riaan has brought his considerable technical expertise to the AgriWater team.

Remina is a highly skilled chemical engineer with a passion for sustainable farming practices. With a degree in Chemical Engineering and a major in Biochemistry from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, she took on a consulting role with the AgriWater team (formerly Puricare), where she conducted the majority of the scientific research on the RainBox’s Advanced Oxidation Process. Her technical expertise in developing sustainable and science-based crop nutrition and agricultural soil health has been invaluable to the team, and will continue to make a crucial contribution to expanding the company’s Scientific horizons.

Renier is a highly skilled agronomist with over 20 years of experience in consulting for the agriculture industry. He received his degree in Agricultural Studies from Potchefstroom Agriculture College, and has applied his expertise to hundreds of farms with challenging soil conditions, including major South African operations such as Schoeman Farms and Mahela Farming.

Renier has been a valued consultant for Agriwater for the past eight years, providing expert advice on crop nutrition and soil health. As Chief Agronomist, he brings his wealth of experience to bear in developing innovative solutions for AgriWater's expanding client base.

Gerhard Basson is a hands-on operations and technical specialist at AgriWater, based in George, where he plays a key role in the deployment, support, and optimisation of advanced water treatment solutions for agriculture.

With a strong practical mindset and deep understanding of on-farm systems, Gerhard works closely with farmers, technicians, and internal teams to ensure AgriWater’s solutions perform reliably under real-world conditions. His work bridges the gap between technology and application — from installations and diagnostics to ongoing system improvement and client support.

Known for his calm, solutions-focused approach, Gerhard brings consistency, technical insight, and a commitment to quality into every project. He is passionate about improving irrigation water quality and supporting sustainable farming practices through robust, well-engineered systems.

With over 25 years of experience in the irrigation industry, Paul is a key member of the AgriWater team. He spent 14 years consulting for Agriwater and played a critical role in developing RainBot technology to its current market-dominating position. Paul’s expertise in all types of irrigation systems and his deep understanding of farmers’ unique challenges has allowed him to adapt RainBot to a wide range of irrigation situations, helping farmers achieve optimal crop yields while conserving water resources. Paul brings his considerable experience and expertise to every project he undertakes, making him a valuable asset to the team.

My passion is creating technology based solutions that look good and work well. Combining my creative flair and technical skill to create great products.

Driven, passionate and inquisitive.

Barend brings his deep passion for agriculture and expertise to the AgriWater team, providing a valuable research arm to the company. Equipped with a degree from Stellenbosch University, he began his career as a researcher, delving into major agricultural companies in South Africa.

Shifting focus to plant growth regulators and biostimulants, Barend's role evolved, leading him to become a senior agronomist at a biostimulant company. There, he managed the R&D program, extending technical support globally. Concurrently pursuing an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town, Barend's research dives into the impact of abiotic stress on plant metabolomes, microbiomes and agronomic parameters. His multidimensional expertise contributes significantly to AgriWater's commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation.

Leading the development of advanced platforms that connect agriculture with cutting-edge technology. With deep expertise in software engineering, full-stack development, and digital twin modeling, Charl has played a key role in shaping AgriWater’s innovative solutions.

Before joining AgriWater, Charl served as Lead Developer and CTO at Single Line Developers, where he spearheaded the creation of a web-based platform that transforms electrical single-line diagrams into interactive 3D digital twins. This pioneering solution is widely used in the electrical industry for improved planning, diagnostics, and system modeling.

At AgriWater, Charl combines his technical leadership with a passion for solving real-world challenges. His focus on scalability, automation, and precision engineering ensures that every AgriWater solution is built with reliability and long-term impact in mind.