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 online 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.
EVENTS
Attendance of events is by invitation only. Non-members are charged R250 per person. Contact the Branch Coordinator, Suzanne Vermeulen at info@exportersec.co.za or 083 291 5214.
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.
2nd Intra-African Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda – 8–14 December 2021
The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (the dtic) kindly extends an invitation to participate in the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from the 8 – 14 December 2021. The Trade Fair will focus on the following sectors: Agriculture...
POPI Act Workshop by Propella Business Incubator
Workshop Objectives: The workshop is in three parts Part 1: A one hour introduction to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Part 2: One hour of practical advice: “Dos and Don’ts” for staff for POPIA...
SA-Cameroon Economic and Investment Seminar – 5-8 May 2021
The SA High-Commission is organising a two-day economic and investment seminar in Douala on the 5 – 8 May 2021. The seminar will be both in person and virtual via ZOOM. Find detailed information in the invite below. For further information and interest in...
San Miguel Virtual Plant Tour – 7 May 2021
You are invited to attend the upcoming Virtual Plant Tour with San Miguel and Exporters Eastern Cape. San Miguel, a leading company in the Southern Hemisphere in the production and distribution of fresh citrus fruits and natural ingredients derived from citrus. San...
NEWS
2nd Intra-African Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda – 8–14 December 2021
The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (the dtic) kindly extends an invitation to participate in the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from the 8 – 14 December 2021. The Trade Fair will focus on the following sectors: Agriculture...
NMBM offers financial incentives to attract business investment
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has a robust Investment Incentives Policy which was approved by Council on 2 October 2020. This policy focuses on attracting medium-to-large business investment to Nelson Mandela Bay from established local businesses looking to...
Exporters Eastern Cape to honour innovation and resilience
Entries have opened for Exporters Eastern Cape’s prestigious Exporter of the Year Awards 2021 and this year the focus will be on showcasing exporters’ achievements despite the challenges of 2020. Exporters Eastern Cape Chairman Quintin Levey said the organisers of the...
Ford Invests $1 Billion (R15.8) to Modernize, Expand South African Manufacturing for All-New Ranger
PRETORIA, South Africa, 2 February 2021 – Ford Motor Company today announced an investment of US$1.05 billion (R15.8 billion) in its South African manufacturing operations – marking the biggest investment in Ford’s 97-year history in South Africa. It also represents...
Gradual monthly recovery in new vehicle volumes continues
Reflecting on the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of January 2021, naamsa said that the gradual monthly recovery in the domestic new vehicle sales volumes continued during the month but that the decline, compared with the pre-COVID-19 first month of 2020,...
Automotive industry needs to shift focus to resilience and recovery
Discussing the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of December 2020 naamsa said that the new vehicle market continued to edge higher, albeit at a slower pace, during December 2020, with aggregate industry new vehicle sales at 37 493 units recording a decline of...
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 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.
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
- 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
- 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 – Chairperson
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.
Suzanne Vermeulen – Branch Coordinator
e: info@exportersec.co.za
c: 083 291 5214
Suzanne is the Branch Coordinator 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.
Brenden Adriaanzen (Sasfin Commercial Solutions (Global Trade) – Marketing
Greg Billson (Enterprise Development Consultants) – Strategic Partnerships
Loudeaux Minnie (LX Events Management) – Head of Events Portfolio
Neil Barker (Oracle Media) – Head of Marketing Portfolio
Oyama Sidlabane (Lizwe Fuels) – Membership
Ronel Marais (VWSA) – Finance/Funding
Ryan Tudhope (Enterprise Development Consultants) – Membership
Siphokazi Ngombane (NMBM Export Helpdesk) – Events
Sujit Bhagattjee (TNPA) – Secretariat & Head of Membership Portfolio
CONTACT
Branch Coordinator
Tel: 041 373 1122
Email: info@exportersec.co.za
Chairperson
Quintin Levey
Tel: 083 459 2232
Email: quintin.levey@kpmg.co.za
Postal Address
The Chairman
Exporters Eastern Cape
PO Box 1662
Port Elizabeth
6000
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