
Top of the mountain
We’re moving mountains…
Izintaba Group has taken its name from this mighty Zulu word, which when translated means “mountains”. The reference in our business to mountains is made to acknowledge that not only do we as a Group of companies “move mountains” literally with our crushing and mining experience and equipment, but we have traversed mountains to get to where we are today.
Our culture within the company is one of humility and gratitude for all we have achieved and for every opportunity that comes our way. We also embrace appreciation and respect for the many people and hands that have their imprint on our success to date, it really has been a magnificent team effort.
Our journey
Our business journey spanning more than 10 years has taken the Group from humble beginnings to a place where we are today, where we’re able to apply the lessons we gleaned while traversing the crevices and finally taking in the views we enjoy from the top of the mountains we climb in business each day.
Our people
Every person on our team plays a valuable role to ensure that we are able to achieve what we set out to achieve and what we promise to achieve with every customer. Our philosophy across all our businesses and in dealings with our associate partners is that people deserve respect and opportunity to grow and develop, regardless of who they are. Our pledge is to always recognise our people as those through whom we achieve the impossible.
Group structure
Gawie Vermaak - Group CEO
First, I would like to be known as Gawie Vermaak, reborn child of God, follower of Christ. I’m proud to say that our success is due to Jesus Christ.
My 27 years in various executive positions and directorship roles within global corporate and medium-sized family businesses, contributed to my wealth of experience and expertise in the mining and transportation industries of South Africa. As the founder of the Izintaba Group of Companies, I have an ongoing focus to always do what promotes the Kingdom of God, displaying a company with values and morals based on the Bible. I believe my affinity for people and the ability to work easily cross culturally with respect and humility allows me to use this strength to harness inclusive support from my teams resulting in on time solutions in exceeding client expectations. I live by our company culture of humility and gratitude for all we have achieved and for every opportunity that comes our way.
Executive Team
Frikkie Vermaak
Group: Chief Operations Officer
frikkie.v@izintabagroup.com
Abré van Buuren
Human Resources Executive
abre.b@izintabagroup.com
Celeste de Jager
Chief Financial Officer
celeste.j@izintabagroup.com
Johan Botha
Group Logistic Manager
johan.b@izintabagroup.com