About Robberg
Established in 1979 the Robberg Group of Companies is an organisation dedicated to providing expertise in wholesale distribution, retail, technical and logistical services to the fishing industry, the hospitality industry and the general public.
All the companies are owner-run with Robberg Fine Foods having either a majority shareholding, or complete ownership.
Our Distribution Areas
The Robberg Group is situated in the Garden Route town of Plettenberg Bay, otherwise known to locals as “The Jewel of the Garden Route’. Selling a diverse range of frozen, chilled and grocery lines to the leisure, hospitality and food service industries between Garden Route and Port Elizabeth.
Although the main area of distribution is between Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn, we also service clients in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The Robberg Group
The Robberg Group consists of three sub companies:
Robberg Fine Foods – Wholesale Distribution of fresh and frozen foods, seafoods, chicken, veg and more.
The Store – Retail Suppliers of fresh fish and deli items. Wholesale direct to the public.
Robberg Properties – Property Development company.
Our Employment Philosophy
In respect to providing employment within the local community, our philosophy has always been to endeavor to provide permanent jobs. Due to the seasonal nature of line fishing this has been a mammoth task.
Even so, we have enjoyed an exceptionally good record of labor relations with very low staff turnover over the last few years. In fact many of our original staff are still with us today. This has been due to a good working relationship between management and staff in which ability and performance are the criteria for advancement.
In-house training has provided us with an excellent management team who have been promoted through the ranks. Our style of management is one of engendering team spirit in which all workers are valuable participants.
We are proud to note that our minimum wage currently exceeds our SETA requirements for similar position and companies.
We work a 45 hour week and our permanent staff are part of a provident fund.
Meet the Robberg Team
Our team is made up of over 80 hardworking people from the local community.
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Malcolm Craig
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Blaine Dodds
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Peter Blaine Dodds
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Wayne Craig
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Matuschka Sinclair
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Clive Harrison
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Katherine Crone
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Robert Boomker
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Gillian Webster
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Albert de Vos
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Marlene Matthee
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Jonathan Kam Kam
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Samantha Webster
Drivers and Assistants, from left to right: Riaan van Rensburg, Thomas Libi, Jaydee Mey, Elton Roussouw, Madoda Tsomo, Thabo Bomsi, Sipho Noyilo, Edwin Gonintebe, Bongani Tukela, Raymond Mnonopi, Thandanani Mdatyulwa, Ashwin Delwan
Receiving and Dispatch Team from left to right: Jaydee Mey, Jafta Sam, Hershall Grootboom, Aubrey Mabie, Kenneth Mbotoloshi, Rene Arnolds, Eldridge Breda, Jacques McClean, Jonathan Mbaleki
Fresh Fish Processing Team from left to right: Madelein Kamfer, Elaine Fredericks, Max Sinxo, Jason Phukela, Andrina Roman, Elizabeth Hartley, Victor Wewers, Pirvin Langdown, Alfred Mbuzwa, Leon Paulse, Megan Boesak, Virgill Africa, Francisca Wewers, Realstone Pedro, Cathleen Mabie
Telesales Team: Katherine Crone, Derick Mouers, Sharon Peterson, Taryn Swart, Chantal Barnard, Moira Swart, Marisha Jonkers, Nomfundu Zatu, Pieter Lello
Admin Team from left to right: Gillian Webster, Samantha Webster, Malcolm Craig, Robert Boomker, Blaine Dodds, June Dodds, Jenny Venter, Ashley Stephenson, Hildegard Windvogel
Procurement Team: Phinalophy Brown, Peter Blaine Dodds, Odette Goncalves, Clive Harrison, Stephanie Londt, Wayne Craig
The Store Team: Dennis Jonker, Daniel Kamfer, Christina Gwexa, Stephanie Naude, Luzette van der Westhuizen, Alex Eloff, Vanessa Bruiners, Ryan van Rensburg, Patricia Kerspuy, Albert De Vos, Marichane Kamfer