Kalahari Express Logistics — Leadership & Management Team
The Company will commence operations with a lean structure of 45 employees, scaling to approximately 85 by Year 3 and 120 by Year 5. The organisational design follows a functional structure with clear reporting lines: the CEO oversees strategic direction and investor…
Section 7 · Business Plan
Leadership & Management Team
The Company will commence operations with a lean structure of 45 employees, scaling to approximately 85 by Year 3 and 120 by Year 5. The organisational design follows a functional structure with clear reporting lines: the CEO oversees strategic direction and investor…
7.1 Executive Team
| Name | Role | Experience & Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Johan van Wyk | Chief Executive Officer | 15 years in logistics and cross-border transport. Former Regional Director at a leading SA freight company. BCom (Hons) in Logistics Management, University of Stellenbosch. |
| Ms. Lerato Molefe | Chief Operating Officer | 12 years in operations and courier management. Previously Head of Operations at an express courier provider. MBA, University of Pretoria. |
| Mr. Pieter Naude | Chief Financial Officer | 20 years in financial advisory, formerly Senior Manager at a Big 4 firm. CA(SA), CFA Charterholder. Extensive experience in transport sector M&A and capital raising. |
| Ms. Nandipha Shilongo | Head of Namibia Operations | 10 years in regional logistics and customs management. Former customs clearance manager at Walvis Bay port authority. BCom in Supply Chain Management, University of Namibia. |
7.2 Organisational Structure
The Company will commence operations with a lean structure of 45 employees, scaling to approximately 85 by Year 3 and 120 by Year 5. The organisational design follows a functional structure with clear reporting lines: the CEO oversees strategic direction and investor relations; the COO manages all operations, fleet, warehousing and IT; the CFO is responsible for finance, compliance, treasury and risk management; and the Head of Namibia Operations manages the Namibian branch, customs and cross-border regulatory affairs.
7.3 Staffing Plan
| Department | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Management | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Operations & Drivers | 22 | 30 | 42 | 52 | 60 |
| Sales & Marketing | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Finance & Admin | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| IT & Technology | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Customs & Compliance | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Namibia Branch | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Total Headcount | 50 | 65 | 90 | 109 | 128 |
7.4 Advisory Board
The Company will establish an Advisory Board comprising independent professionals with expertise in cross-border trade law, logistics technology, and SADC regulatory affairs. The Advisory Board will meet quarterly and provide strategic guidance to the executive team on market expansion, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Non-executive advisory fees are budgeted at ZAR 600,000 per annum.
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