About Us
Team
Whether you are a grower, breeder, marketer or retailer, TopFruit can assist you by effectively and efficiently optimising the success of your business with our passionate and experienced team.
AJ Jansen van Vuuren
Table Grape Manager
Qualification:
B.Agric Horticulture, Stellenbosch University, 2010; B.Agric Honours, University of the Free State, 2018
B.Agric Horticulture, Stellenbosch University, 2010; B.Agric Honours, University of the Free State, 2018
Altus Treurnicht
Berry Technical Manager
Qualification:
BSc Agric Horticulture & Plant Pathology, Stellenbosch University, 2016; AVCASA, 2020
BSc Agric Horticulture & Plant Pathology, Stellenbosch University, 2016; AVCASA, 2020
Amber Williams
Marketing Coordinator
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Stellenbosch University, 2021; Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Stellenbosch University, 2022; Marketing Strategy short course, Red and Yellow Creative School of Business, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Stellenbosch University, 2021; Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Stellenbosch University, 2022; Marketing Strategy short course, Red and Yellow Creative School of Business, 2026
André Agenbag
Viticulturist
Qualification:
BSc Agric Viticulture & Soil Science, Stellenbosch University, 2018
BSc Agric Viticulture & Soil Science, Stellenbosch University, 2018
Bianca Conradie
Table Grape Operations Coordinator
Qualification:
Certificate in VAT practices; Certificate in Accounting to Trail Balance; Xero Advisor certification
Certificate in VAT practices; Certificate in Accounting to Trail Balance; Xero Advisor certification
Bryan Hughes
Commercial Manager
Qualification:
BCom Marketing Management, Unisa, 2010
BCom Marketing Management, Unisa, 2010
Carla O’Connell
Stone Fruit Administrator
Qualification:
BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Stellenbosch University, 2020; BScHons Plant Pathology, Stellenbosch University, 2021
BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Stellenbosch University, 2020; BScHons Plant Pathology, Stellenbosch University, 2021
Caron Hoffman
Junior Accountant
Qualification:
Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice, Varsity College, 2015; BCom Financial Management, Varsity College, 2025
Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice, Varsity College, 2015; BCom Financial Management, Varsity College, 2025
Corné Grundlingh
Pome Fruit Business Unit Manager
Qualification:
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, Stellenbosch University, 2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, Stellenbosch University, 2021
Etienne Duvenage
Financial Director
Qualification:
CA(SA), MBA, Stellenbosch University, 2018
CA(SA), MBA, Stellenbosch University, 2018
Hein Coetzee
Managing Director
Qualification:
MSC Agric (Horticulture), 1998; MBA, Stellenbosch University, 2019
MSC Agric (Horticulture), 1998; MBA, Stellenbosch University, 2019
Jason Ladegourdie
Pome Fruit Technical Specialist
Qualification:
BSc Plant and Soil Sciences (Horticulture and Plant Pathology), Stellenbosch University, 2019; MSc Horticultural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, 2022
BSc Plant and Soil Sciences (Horticulture and Plant Pathology), Stellenbosch University, 2019; MSc Horticultural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, 2022
Jason Minnaar
Stone Fruit Technical
Qualification:
Diploma in Horticulture and Viticulture, Elsenburg, 2018; Advanced Diploma in Agriscience, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2023
Diploma in Horticulture and Viticulture, Elsenburg, 2018; Advanced Diploma in Agriscience, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2023
Karin Bence
Business Coordinator
Qualification:
Certificate in Secretarial Studies & Public Relations, Rapid Results College, 1992; Advanced Certificate for the Executive Personal Assistant, Business Management Training Group (UK), 2015
Certificate in Secretarial Studies & Public Relations, Rapid Results College, 1992; Advanced Certificate for the Executive Personal Assistant, Business Management Training Group (UK), 2015
Larissa van der Vyver
Viticulturist
Qualification:
MSc Viticulture (Table Grapes), Stellenbosch University, 2016
MSc Viticulture (Table Grapes), Stellenbosch University, 2016
Liza Matthews
Marketing Manager
Qualification:
B-Tech Degree Management, Technikon SA, 2001; Postgraduate Diploma, Management in Marketing, UCT, 2016
B-Tech Degree Management, Technikon SA, 2001; Postgraduate Diploma, Management in Marketing, UCT, 2016
Louise van der Merwe
Plant Improvement Officer
Qualification:
M.Sc in Genetics, University of Pretoria, 2002
M.Sc in Genetics, University of Pretoria, 2002
Matthew de Klerk
Farm Manager
Qualification:
BSc Agriculture Economics Analysis and Management, Stellenbosch University, 2022
BSc Agriculture Economics Analysis and Management, Stellenbosch University, 2022
Monique Swarts
Secretary
Qualification:
Human Resource Management Certification N6, Boland College, 2018
Human Resource Management Certification N6, Boland College, 2018
Morné Bester
Viticulturist
Qualification:
BSc in Soil Science and Agronomy, Stellenbosch University, 2019; AVCASA, 2019
BSc in Soil Science and Agronomy, Stellenbosch University, 2019; AVCASA, 2019
Mzamo Madubedube
Technical Assistant
Qualification:
N3 Business Studies: ACC/Admin, Boland College, 2008
N3 Business Studies: ACC/Admin, Boland College, 2008
Neéna Oosthuizen
Pome Operations Coordinator
Qualification:
BCom Human Resource Management, Stellenbosch University, 2023
BCom Human Resource Management, Stellenbosch University, 2023
Nicole Smart
Pome Operations Coordinator
Qualification:
BSc Agricultural Economic Analysis and Management, Stellenbosch University, 2023
BSc Agricultural Economic Analysis and Management, Stellenbosch University, 2023
Nina Louw
Marketing Coordinator
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication Science), University of the Free State, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Communication Science), University of the Free State, 2019
Pieter Zietsman
Berry Manager
Qualification:
Hons BSc. Agric, Stellenbosch University, 1990
Hons BSc. Agric, Stellenbosch University, 1990
Rob Meihuizen
Chief Executive Officer of TopFruit Group of Companies
Qualification:
BSc Chemical Engineering, UCT, 1988
BSc Chemical Engineering, UCT, 1988
Stuart Amos
Plant Material Manager
Qualification:
BTECH Horticulture, Unisa, 2016; Project Management, UCT, 2020
BTECH Horticulture, Unisa, 2016; Project Management, UCT, 2020
Tania Viljoen
Assistant Marketing Manager
Qualification:
BA Communication (Media Studies & Journalism), University of the Free State, 2011; Social Media Marketing short course, UCT, 2018; Graphic Design short course, UCT, 2019
BA Communication (Media Studies & Journalism), University of the Free State, 2011; Social Media Marketing short course, UCT, 2018; Graphic Design short course, UCT, 2019
Theresa Wilbers
Administrator
Qualification:
Secretarial Certification, Worcester College, 1993
Secretarial Certification, Worcester College, 1993
Xolela Dlikilili
Pome Fruit Analyst
Qualification:
Masters in Agricultural Economics, Stellenbosch University, 2018
Masters in Agricultural Economics, Stellenbosch University, 2018
Zandré Le Cordeur
Financial Accountant
Qualification:
National Certificate in Financial Management, Boland College, 2008
National Certificate in Financial Management, Boland College, 2008