"You can't build a business without building the team." David Sonnenberg
Each worker, with at least one year's service and a willingness to participate, was given shares in Thokozani depending on their seniority. It is conditional on them staying and working on the farm for five years. In addition, they have to devote 2% of their salary each month to buying more shares in Thokozani. The 2% monthly contribution is so that the workers recognise their side of the bargain which is to make a contribution according to their means ... read more »
Denise Stubbs
On her appointment at Diemersfontein, Denise undertook the roles of HR Manager, and General Manager of Thokozani; and is now part of the executive team. Denise says, "Thokozani is a unique and powerful brand and is building huge respect all over the world, with excellent wines and magnificent people representing the brand."
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Jackie Pietbooi
Margari Jacqueline Pietbooi - or "Jackie", as she is known by all - was first introduced to Diemersfontein and Thokozani when she applied for the PA's post advertised in the Paarl post (...) later she was appointed as the Thokozani conference manager where she assisted to get the Art Gallery on its feet [ Read all ]
Qaanita Alexander
When the opportunity came for me to join Thokozani as a Business Development Manager I was truly impressed with the culture and people of the company. The fact that people's lives have been changed through mentoring , training in their present fields and beyond just shows the commitment [ Read all ]
David Sonnenberg
As a third generation owner with a background in clinical and industrial psychology, Sonnenberg's return to SA from the UK in 2000 saw him take on the challenge of building Diemersfontein as a business and a community.
Jacques van der Heyde
Jacques van der Heyde is a co-founder and the Managing Director of African Capital Property Portfolio (Pty) Ltd, one of the leading Black-owned commercial property investment companies in South Africa. He has more than 15 years' BEE dealmaking experience and concluded a number of successful transactions [ Read all ]