HIK Abalone Farm | Our Staff

HIK Abalone Farm (Pty) Ltd

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Abalone farming is an intensive process requiring the employment of best-practice industry standards and utmost care from staff. To produce the highest quality product, HIK Abalone Farm employs over 100 staff, including senior managers in possession of advanced biological science degrees. Our continued emphasis on research and innovation means we are the top South African abalone farm in terms of stock health management. We are widely recognized as an industry leader in South Africa.

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HIK Abalone Farm Staff

HIK Abalone Farm believes that our past, present and future successes rest firmly on the shoulders of its highly skilled and motivated personnel. Thus, we employ dedicated, committed and energetic individuals to help us meet our goals. HIK Abalone Farm recognizes the importance of individuality and creativity in the mariculture industry and therefore encourages all our staff to develop in an dynamic and innovative environment.


Executive Management Team Left to Right: Bertus van Oordt (Sales & Marketing Director), Gavin Johnston (Managing Director), Louise Jansen (Operations Director)
Hatchery Team Left to Right: Zimasa Koti (Hatchery Supervisor), Frances Hill (Hatchery Foreman), Sally Button (Hatchery Manager)

Production Team Left to Right: Mawethu Magalakanqa (Split Station Supervisor), Bokang Setloboko (Exports Station Supervisor), Mbulelo Memani (Exports Station Supervisor), Rowan Timmer (Production Manager), Ethel Lwalweni (Export Farm Foreman), Mvaba Maho (Production Foreman), Bolekwa Nyantsa (Top Farm Foreman), Essua Theunissen (Split Station Supervisor). Insert: Top: Wezo Duncan Maliwa (Grading Station Supervisor) Bottom: Thamsanqa Gunuza (Cleaning Station Supervisor)

Technical Team Left to Right: Ryno Beukes (Technical Officer), Greg Tutt (Technical Manager), Mzoxolo Jali (Construction Supervisor), Raphael Fisher (Pumphouse Supervisor)

Research & Development Matt Naylor

HR & Administrative Team Left to Right: Elmerie Bredenkam (Admin Clerk), Liesl Gordon (HR Manager), Rodwill Wentzel (HR Officer)

Financial Team Left to Right: Francois le Riche (Financial Manager), Anja Brand (Debtor’s Clerk), Belinda Ras (Creditor’s Clerk)

Adult Education Team Left to Right: Kenneth Ntulo (ABET facilitator), Rita Neethling (ABET facilitator)

Clinic Sister Beverly McKay