TEAM
Eugene Haasbroek - Director
Has a background in Accounting and Business Economics. 20 years’ Experience in the commodities trading industry. His focus is the Agricultural, metals, coal and the petroleum commodities.
Tsepo Dhlamini - Director
Also, Deal executive at African Rainbow Capital. Holds a B Acc.Sci (Tax Hons) and is a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant. (CGMA). Experience in Pan-African mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, venture capital, equity valuations, financial modelling, deal structuring and post-investment monitoring and management.
Arno Hugo (Snr)
After many years in various management positions in the Financial Industry in 2014, Arno identified what he believes to be a unique opportunity in the Petroleum Industry.
The industry lacked relationships cemented in trust between customer and supplier. The key building blocks are communication, service and competitive pricing.
Arno now handles the General Management and national marketing strategy of Bohlale Energy Pty Ltd.
Arno Hugo (Jnr)
Studied for a qualification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Director and Administrations Manager at Great Services which specialized in vehicle supplies to various Municipalities and local government organisations around South Africa.
Arno strives to put client’s needs first and is committed to making business as easy and comfortable as possible.
Marnus Hugo
Played professional rugby for 8 years and decided to join the corporate world. Joined AGRISA fuels in 2016. . Gained a lot of experience as he was fast-tracked by the exponential growth experienced by Bohlale Energy. Logistics manager including support on all transport and related queries.
At Bohlale Energy we pride ourselves on great service and keeping our clients happy.
Freddie van Eyk
Freddie started his working career in the S.A. Navy as a submariner for 10 years and then progressed to Armscor and after that in the metal industry. During this period, he completed various technical qualifications. In the beginning of 2003 he entered the petroleum industry and used his diverse working and technical background and experience to eventually be awarded the Shell Branded Distributor Sales Manager of 2014.
Freddie has a solution-based approach to sales and is very customer orientated. He is also a technical specialist on lubricants and uses all these skills and experiences to value add and contribute to the bottom line of all his clients.
Johan van Dyk
Johan van Dyk is a qualified Mechanical Engineer with 20 years post qualification experience in the South African mining industry. He started his career in 1992 as Jnr Mechanical Engineer and worked his way up to Engineering Manager level. His experience in maintenance management, health and safety management, project management and statutory compliance greatly contribute towards the goals and success of AGRISA FUELS. Johan has a wealth of experience and built up a solid network during his career in the mining industry. Johan is also a Government Certified Engineer for both Mines and Factories. He is the co-owner of Northern Cape Lubricants cc (trading as NCL) focusing on Lubricants supply to the Consumer, Industrial, Mining, Construction, Agriculture, Transportation Sectors. In addition to the lubricants business, NCL market promotes, sell and deliver mainly to the Northern Cape, West Coast region and Namibia.
Johan joined the Bohlale Energy team in September 2017 and is based in Springbok, Northern Cape.
Karl Hendriksen
Karl Henriksen is an Independent Fuel Trader for Bohlale Energy where Karl generates sales leads and liaises with clients daily with regard to their petroleum requirements. Whether it be organizing and coordinating the delivery of the product or assisting with site preparation and equipment installation for petroleum storage; Karl has more than 10 years’ experience in this field.
Besides running his own depot for several years he has also done his apprenticeship and training with many of the credible major fuel wholesalers namely Brent Oil and Puma Energy. This experience has allowed him the professional training and insight to all things associated with the petroleum industry. Armed with this knowledge he can assist you with all your petroleum enquiries in the Southern African arena.
Pieta Erasmus
Marketing background: Represented HSBC, Lloyds TSB and other International Financial Companies in the UK.
He accepted the challenge 6 years ago from Bohlale Energy and build a sustainable long-term working relationship with clients across South Africa. Committed to Bohlale Energy and offer continues sales and service across several industries. He works from our Paarl office Western Cape and delivers all Petroleum products within 48 hours at competitive pricing.
Jacques Haasbroek
Completed a S.Comm HDE at UCT. First taught and then lectured for 11 years. Moved into financial services and stockbroking for 21 years. Was one of the founding members at AGRISA Commodities in 2014.
Joined Bohlale Energy in 2017
Focus on corporate clients and relationships.
Initiated and set up a wholesale fuel depot for AGRISA Commodities in Gansbaai.
Riaan Smit
Riaan retired from Professional Rugby in 2016. He developed an interest in the Fuel Industry and is currently an Independent Fuel Trader. Riaan considers himself a dedicated, responsible and trustworthy individual who can work under pressure and have the skills to work in a team.
He's clients needs will always be his priority and he believe in building sustainable relationships.
Anthea Sinclair
Anthea completed B.Sc and B.Sc (Hons) degrees at the University of Stellenbosch. After teaching abroad for six years she returned to SA and has filled administrative and accounts assistant positions in the hospitality and commodities trading industries. Anthea joined the AGRISA Commodities Fuel division as an administrator in May 2017 and is now part of the Bohlale Energy team.