Leadership with hands-on industry focus
Pieter Johannes van der Merwe leads Deburring from Wadeville, Germiston with a practical view of what fabricators need on the shop floor. Since 2009, he has focused on equipment that helps South African manufacturers get cleaner edges, better repeatability and less wasted time on rework.
He stays close to customer needs across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Rustenburg, especially where production schedules are tight and downtime costs real money. Pieter is involved in machine selection, project planning and support decisions, so clients get straight answers from someone who understands both the equipment and the pressure of daily output.
Sales guidance that fits the job
Thandiwe Mokoena works with fabricators to match the right deburring and edge-finishing machine to the material, thickness and production volume. She spends time on the details that matter, such as part sizes, cut quality, batch volumes and whether the line needs more flexibility or more speed.
Her role is to make sure enquiries are handled clearly, with practical information on machine options, turnaround times and support available in each area. She also helps customers plan for seasonal demand, load-shedding interruptions and workshop changes, so the equipment choice suits the real working day.
- Machine selection for laser-cut sheet metal
- Project coordination for new installations
- Support for quotations and technical questions
Service support that keeps production running
Sibusiso Dlamini supervises service work, from installation checks to breakdown repairs and annual service contracts. He spends much of his time making sure machines are set up correctly, maintained on schedule and ready for sustained use in busy fabrication shops.
For customers in coastal areas like Durban and Cape Town, he pays close attention to abrasive wear, dust control and moisture exposure. In Gauteng and the North West, he often helps teams plan maintenance around shift patterns and production peaks, so servicing does not disrupt the whole workshop.
Applications advice for cleaner results
Ayesha Patel supports sample part testing, process optimisation and machine audits. She works closely with customers who want finer edge quality, more consistent finish and less manual handling after laser cutting.
Her strength is translating workshop problems into practical machine settings and process changes. Whether the issue is burr removal, edge consistency or handling mixed part runs, Ayesha helps identify what can be improved without overcomplicating the line. She also assists with production planning help where a shop needs better flow between cutting, finishing and packing.
- Sample part testing for new jobs
- Process checks on edge quality and throughput
- Advice for production flow and handling
Workshop build quality and spare parts control
Johan Kruger manages the workshop side of the business and keeps an eye on machine readiness, component fitment and abrasive replacement needs. His work helps ensure each unit is prepared properly before installation and that service parts are handled without delays.
He also supports relocation work when equipment needs to move between sites or into a new production area. From cable routing to machine positioning, Johan makes sure the practical side is done properly so the customer can get back to work with minimal fuss.
Customer support from enquiry to after-sales care
Lerato Nkosi is often the first point of contact for clients looking for updates, support or follow-up help. She keeps communication steady and clear, which matters when a workshop is waiting on spares, a service booking or guidance after installation.
Her role covers the everyday details that keep customers moving, including scheduling support visits, tracking requests and helping coordinate with the right person on the team. For many clients across South Africa, that steady contact makes the difference when production is under pressure.
- Support for booking service visits
- Follow-up on spares and maintenance requests
- Clear communication with busy production teams
A team built around South African fabrication needs
Deburring’s team works across Wadeville Support, Germiston Support, Johannesburg Demos, Pretoria Demos, Durban Demos, Cape Town Demos, Rustenburg Support and East Rand Support. That spread helps us stay close to fabricators who need local help with installation, training, maintenance and process improvement.
We know the conditions South African workshops work under, from municipal power interruptions to coastal humidity and tight delivery windows. The team is set up to respond with practical support, careful machine setup and advice that suits the realities of laser-cut sheet metal production.