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Our peopleAugust Lingnau: Regional Sales Manager and National Dairy Product Manager
“I’ve always felt at home in the outdoors,” says August Lingnau, Regional Sales Manager for KwaZulu-Natal and National Dairy Product Manager at De Heus South Africa. Growing up in Phalaborwa, a small town in South Africa’s Limpopo province, he developed a deep appreciation for the land and the role of agriculture. This passion led him to pursue a BSc in Animal Science at the University of Pretoria, followed by a Master’s degree in Ruminant Nutrition at Stellenbosch University. Collaborating with the Outeniqua Research Farm, he worked under industry experts like Professors Robin Meeske and Christiaan Cruywagen. “Their passion for dairy nutrition was contagious, and it pushed me to explore the field in greater depth,” August says.
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Our peoplePhilippe Mbundu – Export Manager Africa at Koudijs
Under the Koudijs brand, De Heus exports feed specialties, concentrates and premixes to more than 75 countries around the world. Koudijs employees are adventurous and enjoy discovering new markets. No challenge is too big. "We are active in many regions and do business with people from all kinds of cultures," says Philippe. “Being able to make a real impact in emerging markets is what drives me."
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Our peopleKeshnee Rambally - HR officer at De Heus South Africa
Keshnee grew up in a modest home in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal. As the eldest of 3 children, her parents were very progressive and always encouraged her to pursue happiness. Keshnee matriculated from Heather Secondary in 1988 and studied early childhood development. 31 years ago, she married into the Rambally family and has two wonderful children. Keshnee recently celebrated her Long Service Award of 20 years at De Heus. She joined Nutrex in 2003 and continued to work for De Heus when Nutrex was acquired in 2007. She initially served as a receptionist and assistant to the Directors, taking on responsibilities such as assisting with orders during the weekends, handling invoicing, and managing price letters, among other departments she contributed to. When an opportunity for growth arose, Keshnee seized it and transitioned to the Human Resources department at the Head Office located in Umlaas Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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Our peopleChris Prinsloo - Sustainability Officer
As the Sustainability Officer at De Heus South Africa, Chris Prinsloo brings a diverse set of experiences to the role. He has worked in a range of industries, including energy, feed milling, fast-food franchising, and human resources. Starting at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, in the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Chris moved into the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, beginning as a depot manager and rapidly progressing to senior management roles. He became the General Manager, overseeing 47 fast-food franchise units in South Africa and Zambia, and achieving notable outcomes in areas such as operational efficiency, cost reduction, customer satisfaction, and regional expansion. In 2019, Chris joined De Heus South Africa as the National Customer Service Coordinator, concentrating on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. He was quickly promoted to the position of Sustainability Officer.
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Our peopleInnocent Delani Mathonsi - Shift Supervisor at De Heus South Africa
On November 19, 2023, Innocent Delani Mathonsi, better known as Dee to his coworkers, will celebrate his 20-year Long Service Award for dedicated service to De Heus. Innocent commenced work at the Umlaas Mill in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. In 2003, he initially started as a pellet operator for 18 months before receiving training to become a raw material operator. He subsequently earned a promotion to the role of shift supervisor, which he has held for the past 17 years, in addition to completing a Supervisory Development Diploma through the Durban University of Technology.
