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Welcome to Exporters Eastern Cape

Our vision is to create an environment for members to become globally competitive exporters by facilitating conversations, information and collaboration in the Eastern Cape export market.

Exporters Eastern Cape is a non-profit organisation for persons/companies involved in exporting, either directly or indirectly, or for persons/companies with an interest in exporting. The organisation’s mission is to encourage more local firms to prepare themselves to take on the challenge of exporting and to assist existing exporters to become more globally competitive.

MEMBERSHIP

Exporters Eastern Cape membership represents a broad spectrum of professions derived mainly from large and smaller export companies, freight forwarders, financial institutions and shipping lines.

Industries represented by members of Exporters Eastern Cape:

Automotive Manufacturers
OE Motor Manufacturers and Component Suppliers
Agricultural and Agri-Processing (Fruit, Dairy, Mohair, Wool, etc.)
Service Providers for Exporters
Forwarding and Logistics
Banking
Government entities interested in exports
Media & Event Companies
Individual (Honorary, Co-opted, Committee Members)
Other Exporter Clubs in South Africa
Other exporters

Any firm, institution or individual with a real interest in promoting the aims and objectives of Exporters Eastern Cape are welcome to join.

Exporters Eastern Cape can be of benefit to you by:

Attending export-related talks.
Connecting with exporters, OEM’s and other representatives in the supply chain.
Facilitating personal referrals to experts on aspects of exporting that are of particular concern to you.
Strengthening the bonds between members with interests similar to yours.
Providing opportunities for open debate on subjects of general interest to the export fraternity.
Receiving export-related information on various platforms, including email and social media channels.
Acknowledging and offering exposure by being named Exporter of the Year.
Offering mentoring through the Exporters Development Programme.

Download Exporters EC Brochure

Download Membership Form

Online Membership Form

Membership Logo - Option 1

Membership Logo - Option 2

Why should you join Exporters Eastern Cape?

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DIAMOND MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP TASK TEAM

The Membership Task Team will be looking after the members of Exporters Eastern Cape and will connect with each member company during the upcoming weeks.

For any membership enquiries please contact John Rankin at jrankin@engeli.co.za or 071 367 8730.

EVENTS

Attendance of events is by invitation only. Non-members are charged R300 per person.

Events are added to this section shortly after the invitations are issued, please click the Event for Invitation and other Media Downloads such as Entry Forms and Presentations.

Click HERE to view the photos from the Exporters Eastern Cape events.

Exporters Annual General Meeting – 17 July 2025

Notice is hereby given of the 45th Annual General Meeting of Exporters Eastern Cape, to be held at Port Elizabeth, on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 15h00.

Bidvest Plant Tour – 25 Jul 2025

Join us for our next plant tour at the Bidvest Plant

BOOK NOW: Exporters AGM - 17 July 2025

BOOK NOW: Bidvest Plant Tour - 25 July 2025

NEWS

Let’s Talk Exports – Knowledge is key to building African success story

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Let’s Talk Exports: The value and relevance of an organisation like Exporters Eastern Cape

A nonprofit organisation does not exist for 45 years without the people behind it asking at some point or another: are we achieving what we set out to achieve? Since its establishment in 1980, Exporters Eastern Cape (previously the Exporters Club Eastern Cape) has had...

VW Plant Kariega to undergo preparations for A0 SUV Entry production

Installations and upgrades planned across Production over four weeks Approximately 60% of the work was completed over shutdown in December 2024 In preparation for the third model that will be manufactured by Volkswagen Group Africa from 2027, Plant Kariega will spend...

VIDEO: Implications of the USA tariffs, challenges they present and unpacking strategic solutions

Deon Joubert, Managing Director at SJM Flex South Africa and Vice-Chair at Exporters Eastern Cape, and Neil Barker, from OM & Barker, engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the implications of the USA tariffs, exploring the challenges they present and...

Let’s Talk Exports: The Future of South Africa’s Metal Industry – A Critical Turning Point

The South African metal industry stands at a crossroads, facing a troubling trajectory that threatens not only local manufacturers and exporters but also the broader economy. The recent announcement of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest steel producer, ArcelorMittal South...

Season’s Greetings to all our Members!

Dear Member As we approach the end of 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on a challenging yet fulfilling year. The organization was guided by myself, Deon Joubert, alongside the late Greg Billson and Lee-Anne Vasi. Together, we focused on building key...

ABOUT

The Exporters Eastern Cape is a non-profit making organisation for persons / companies involved in exporting, either directly or indirectly, or for persons/companies with an interest in exporting, and our objectives are:

To provide the exchange of ideas, information and experience amongst members.
To facilitate conversation, information and collaboration in the Eastern Cape export market.
To strengthening the bonds between members with interest similar to yours.
To facilitate personal referrals to experts on aspects of exporting that are of particular concern to members.
To liaise closely with other export orientated clubs and bodies.
To apply all its funds to carry out such undertakings as may be necessary for or incidental to promoting the objectives of the organisation.

Click here to download a copy of our Constitution.

Mission

Exporters Eastern Cape’s mission is to encourage more local firms to prepare themselves to take on the challenge of exporting and to assist existing exporters to become more globally competitive.

Aims

The aims of Exporters Eastern Cape are:

To provide its members the opportunity for networking in a way that contributes meaningfully to their understanding of the foreign trade environment and to the promotion of their export interests.
To generate an inclusive, professional export fellowship between exporters and their supporting service providers.
To link with and support institutions involved in export education and training.
To give recognition to export achievers and in general to promote an export culture.

Activities

Exporters Eastern Cape annually undertakes several activities in promoting its aims. These include:

Monthly meetings and special gatherings (in person or online) conducive to networking, with informative speakers on a variety of up-to-date export related subjects.
First-hand contact with government and other officials dealing with industrial development, export promotion, customs administration, port facilities etc.
Liaison with business chambers, local and regional structures, and related clubs in other regions.
Prestige awards for the Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year.

Committee

Quintin Levey – Chairman

e: quintin.levey@kpmg.co.za
c: 083 459 2232

Quintin is a Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years experience at KPMG in audit, tax and advisory firm.

Deon Joubert – Vice-Chair

e: joubertd@sjmsa.co.za
c: 082 410 8910

Deon is the Managing Director of International Automotive Component Manufacturer, SJM Flex SA.

Suzanne Vermeulen – Branch Manager

e: info@exportersec.co.za
c: 083 291 5214

Suzanne is the Branch Manager and “go-to” person for all Exporters Eastern Cape enquiries or if members wish to connect with one another. As a qualified Public Relations Practitioner, Suzanne’s role is to facilitate, oversee and manage all aspects that the organisation is involved in – working alongside the Exporters Eastern Cape Committee.

Pravika Chetty – Treasurer

e: pravika.chetty@lumotech.co.za
c:073 376 3264

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Pravika completed her training contract at KPMG and has worked in several KPMG offices in South Africa. Pravika was the Finance Manager at Tavcor Motor Group and is currently the General Manager of Finance at Lumotech.

Gideon Smith (S4 & Wirk) – Leadership Team

Lee-Anne Vasi (Nelson Mandela University) – Leadership Team

John Rankin (Engeli Group) – Head of Membership Portfolio

Loudeaux Minnie (LX Events Management) – Head of Events Portfolio

Neil Barker (OM & Barker) – Head of Marketing & Communications Portfolio

Selwyn Willis (Community Chest) – Marketing & Communications

Jeannie Gerber (BLG Logistics South Africa) – Membership

Anathi Mlungwana (Coega Development Corporation) – Membership

Siphokazi Ngombane (NMBM) – Emerging Industries

Andile Dlamini (Volkswagen Group Africa) – Automotive Industry Lead

Celestin Ndhlovu (Isuzu Motors South Africa) – Automotive & Africa Industry Lead

Michael Kliment (OPM Tooling) – Automotive Industry Lead