Stellenbosch University
Welcome to Stellenbosch University
Keep Tygerberg safe
Author: FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie
Published: 03/05/2018

My name is Willem Burmeister and I'm part of the Tygerberg Campus Security team. Any feedback or suggestions for us? Find us on the basement level of the Clinical Building, call 021 938 9507 or send a Whatsapp to 082 808 2333.

​Years on the job: October it will be 18 years.

Describe yourself in one sentence: Friendly, willing to assist, neat and loyal.

Nickname? Burrie. It's short for my surname.

What do you enjoy most about your job? To be able to help other people and then to see the appreciation on their faces.

What other passions do you have? I love gardening and outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain climbing.

Do you have a funny student story to tell? When first-year male students had to run stark naked from Hippokrates to Huis Francie... Among them was a guy on a bike without a saddle!

Favourite movie? Back Draft. I like drama with action.

Favourite music? Country, because it has deep stories. I also enjoy Afrikaans music.

Hidden talents? I draw quite well and like working with my hands.

Message to students? Always be considerate and report all criminal activities to Campus Security first. And if you party, do so responsibly. Your safety should always come first.