Our Team
Great wine is made by great people. Our team is what makes Kaapzicht special.
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Our Team
Discover the stories, people and passion behind Kaapzicht.
1. Janet Swarts
Vineyard worker
Joined in 2013
An undercover stand-up comedian, Janet is excellent at managing the building blocks of bushvines.
2. Jeffrey Fredericks
General worker
Joined in 2002
Always ready to get down and dirty to fix an irrigation problem, Jeff can rip up a dancefloor like nobody’s business.
3. Johanna Matthyse
Warehouse
Joined in 2000
A dedicated part of our team, Johanna is a great listener and confidant.
4. Rita James
Warehouse
Joined in 2007
Never afraid of a new challenge, Rita is the pastor of our farm and opens every morning with a prayer.
5. Maria Paulina Stander
Warehouse
Joined in 2001
Maria keeps us all in a good mood with her jokes and friendly smile.
6. Beverley “Splons” Daniels
WAREHOUSE
Joined in 2001
It’s hard to find someone who puts as much care into her work as Splons.
7. Jolandia Davids
Housekeeper
Joined in 2013
Landi is the child whisperer and is single-handedly the reason Danie and Carin have the time to make and sell wine.
8. Christina de Jongh
Vineyard worker
Joined in 2014
Christina infuses our young vines with her jolly attitude. When not nursing our vines, you can find her fishing or reading.
9. Ilias Janse
Supervisor
Joined in 1972
Oom Ill is the longest working employee at Kaapzicht. He is a building expert with a special skill in carpentry.
10. Portia Salome Maasdorp
Warehouse supervisor & tasting room
Joined in 2003
Salome knows the Kaapzicht warehouse inside and out. She’s a sewing wizard and can knock out an apron in ten seconds flat.
11. Themba Alfred Ngwenya
Builder
Joined in 2016
A great builder, Themba works hard but knows how to lighten the mood with a good joke or funny prank.
12. Carin Steytler
National sales and marketing
Joined in 2012
A master under pressure, Carin believes in more wining and less whining. She is the queen of entertaining and can whip up the most delicious dishes in 2.5 seconds flat.
13. Ryan Alrico Janse
Cellar
Joined in 2003
Ryan is the head boy of our cellar team and has a secret talent for singing.
14. Siyabulela Alfred Cimela
Cellar
Joined in 2003
Barrel filler and emptier extraordinaire, Siyabulela also has a secret talent for weight lifting.
15. Daniel Mongezi Masimini
Driver for Stellenbosch deliveries
Joined in 2006
Affectionately nicknamed “Honourable Speaker”, Daniel is compassionate and always ready to help out a teammate.
16. Jakobus Dedericks
Tractor driver
Joined in 2019
A great tractor driver, Jakobus is affectionately nicknamed “Wonkies” (not related to his driving talents). He’s always helpful and loves a good chat.
17. Rocco Leonardt du Buisson
Maintenance manager
Joined in 1999
Rocco is our creative craftsman and jack of all trades. If you need a building plan drafted, he’s your guy.
18. Carel “Callie” Hefer
Viticulturist
Joined in 2019
A natural leader, Callie is our vine whisperer. When not driving a quadbike or giant harvester, he’s out fishing, watching rugby or showing off his chef skills.
19. Graham Daniels
Tractor driver
Joined in 2013
Always keen to do any job that needs doing on the farm, Graham has an endless supply of jokes for any occasion.
20. Andries Jantjies
Tractor driver
Joined in 2015
An irrigation master, Andries always makes sure we’re having a good time.
21. Wanda “Warra” Siguqa
Cellar
Joined in 2011
Warra can find the rhythm in any dance track and is always up for a laugh.
22. Titus Hendrik James
Tractor driver
Joined in 1998
Titus is the ultimate tractor master, expertly managing even the biggest tractors around the steepest hills in our vineyard (we’re talking about you, Skuinsberg).
23. Gerrit Johannes Jakobus Sampson
Cellar
Joined in 2001
Gerrit, also known as “Coken”, is our filtration and bottling specialist. He’s also a huge rugby fan.
24. Goodman “Ouman” Dongo
Cellar
Joined in 1995
We’re a pretty friendly bunch at Kaapzicht, but it’s quite possible that Ouman is the friendliest. Unless you play a round of cards against him – then he’ll take you down.
25. Danie Steytler
Cellarmaster
Joined in 2009
King of gees, Danie loves food, wine, music, hunting and rugby. He makes the best wines (we are non-biased experts, naturally) and plays a killer trumpet.
26. Christo Matthyzer
Driver for Cape Town deliveries
Joined in 2000
You’ll never get lost with Christo around – he’s our walking talking GPS and has a secret talent for gardening.
27. Isvine “Bolle” Carlo Janse
Tractor driver
Joined in 2009
Bolle is our digger loader expert and handyman extraordinaire. No task is too big or too small.
28. Jannie Malgas
General worker
Joined in 2015
Jannie is our hanepoot salesman of the year. He also has a secret talent for carving objects out of wood.
29. Thembisile “Dhula” Cimela
Cellar
Joined in 2016
Dhula is always ready with a smile and to go the extra mile. Unless you come at him with a potato – he really hates potatoes.
30. Johannes Albertus Petro
Supervisor
Joined in 1992
Our resident vineyard specialist, Johannes has a secret language he speaks to the vines.
31. Julius “Seun” Johannes Erkka
General worker
Joined in 2001
Seun is our resident panic mechanic who’s always fixing things before they become an issue. He loves listening to music and watching sports to unwind.
32. Olwethu Soguzu
General worker
Joined in 2012
A great gardener, Olwethu or “Sipho” is forever friendly, enjoys meeting new people and having great chats.
33. Peter Patrick Davids
General worker
Joined in 2003
Peter is an amazing gardener with two green thumbs. A stickler for politeness, he has no time for unfriendly people.
34. Adam Joseph Blaauw
General worker
Joined in 2021
If there’s a problem in the vineyard, Adam will be one of the first to spot it. No matter what needs doing, Adam always does it with the biggest smile.
35. Elsabe Brown
Housekeeper
Joined in 2019
Our Aunt Dam always goes the extra mile. She’s also an amazing soccer coach.
36. Martin Olivier
General worker
Joined in 2020
Nicknamed “Oom Ernist”, Martin is always ready with a smile and a friendly hand.
37. Marchellino “Baba” Swarts
General worker
Joined in 2013
Baba has a bubbly personality and always up for a great chat. He’s also a great rapper and can drop lines like nobody’s business.
38. Zukile Cimela
General worker
Joined in 2021
Nicknamed “Zondi”, he’s a great asset to the building team. Always friendly, he’s got some serious athletic talents.
39. Benathi Gudla
Gardener
Joined in 2020
Benathi is Kaapzicht’s gardening maestro and can coax even the thorniest rose bush into submission. He can also make a mean run away chicken foot dance move.
40. Xola Diko
Cellar
Joined in 2022
A huge soccer fan, Xola is always the first to spearhead a cleaning initiative in the cellar.
41. Kayleigh Hattingh
Winemaker
Joined in 2018
When it comes to blending, no one is a greater perfectionist than Kayleigh. The poet of the team, she has a love for classics and can quote most of Jane Eyre.
42. Dumisani Lucas Khanzi
Builder
Joined in 2017
Always keen for a friendly chat, Dumisani is an avid sports watcher and a left-hand for the building team.
43. Amelia Matthyse
Warehouse
Joined in 2005
Amelia is soft-hearted and kind, forever ready for a good laugh and to throw down a dance move or two.
44. Stephenie “Essie” Astrolita Adonis
Tasting room
Joined in 2010
A shrewd judge of character, Essie is always available to help anyone at any time.
45. Katriena Fredericks
Vineyard worker
Joined in 2012
A master at pruning old vines, Katriena’s happy-go-lucky attitude is infectious in the vineyard.
46. Sylvia Titus
Vineyard worker
Joined in 2014
Sylvia is excellent at managing new shoots on our vines. When she’s not in the vineyard, she loves doing needle work.
47. Angela Jordaan
Sales manager
Joined in 2021
Angela is our biggest fan and will probably convince you to be ours too. She loves travelling, meeting new people and can find the fun in anything.
48. Ella Hector
Warehouse
Joined in 2000
Ella might be quiet, but if you interest her in some good conversation there’s no stopping her once she gets going.
49. Brumelda “Mella” Louwin Myburgh
Warehouse
Joined in 2014
With her bubbly personality, Mella is the queen of the dancefloor and is always creating a warm comfortable environment for us to work in.
50. Merlicia “Lissa” Joan Janse
Tasting room
Joined in 2021
The ultimate team player, Lissa always ensures there’s great vibe in the tasting room. She loves food, provided she doesn’t have to cook it herself.
51. Cynthia Janse
Warehouse
Joined in 2014
Always friendly and approachable, Cynthia has no time for people with bad vibes.
52. Natasha Stolk
Accountant
Joined in 2005
With her secret motorbike skills, Tasha is the coolest accountant around. Queen of damage control, she ensures we work like a well-oiled machine.
53. Charlize Bruwer
Human resources
Joined in 2022
A fast talker, Charlize can chat 500 words a minute (official count still pending). She’s the peacekeeper of our team and smooths out all of our rough edges.
54. Anro Botha
Viticulturist assistant
Joined in 2020
A PVC pipe specialist, Anro is a master at irrigation. A true farmer, he hates wearing long pants and, therefore, winter.
