Steve Hatzipanis- Regional Key Accounts Manager – South & South West Areas

Steve has been with Toyota Forklift since 1993.  His aim is to maintain Toyota Forklift’s leading status while constantly improving our service and delivery levels.  Steve is married and has twin sons.  He enjoys water sports and socializing with positive people. Contact Me.

Frans Van Den Heever – Regional Key Accounts Manager & Area Sales  - East Rand

Frans started at Toyota Forklift as a junior technician in the workshop, where he was promoted to field service technician for 4 years.  His next move was to the parts department where he was a salesperson for 3 years.  He is currently the Regional Key Accounts Manager and takes care of part of the East Rand.  He is married, has a beautiful daughter of 5 years and a beautiful son of 8 months. Contact Me.

Wayne Raath – Area Sales Consultant – East Rand

Wayne started in the forklift industry 8 years ago at Clarklift Forklift and moved to Toyota Forklift as a senior.  He is currently an Area Sales Manager in part of the East Rand.  Wayne is married with a 18 month old beautiful daughter.  He has a passion for selling and that is why he enjoys working for the sales team at Toyota Forklift and is very loyal to what he does.  For relaxation, Wayne enjoys fishing.
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Marc Babaya – Area Sales Consultant – Gauteng

Marc joined Toyota Forklift in March 2007 as a Sales Consultant in the New Sales Department for the North area in Durban with Andrew Ferguson.  He later moved to the South area with Gregg Tarr and in September 2008 Marc relocated to the Johannesburg branch and is currently working with Frans van den Heever in part of the East Rand.  Marc attended Michaelhouse and then studied Business Management at Varsity College in Westville.  He is a passionate photographer and is learning to play golf.  He also enjoys fly fishing as well as rugby.  Marc thoroughly enjoys interacting with new customers and looks forward to the challenges of the forklift industry. Contact Me.

Peter Mashinini – Area Sales Consultant – North East

Peter has worked for Toyota Forklift since 1994.  He started as a truck driver.  In a space of 14 years he was promoted 3 times, from being a driver to rental controller and the rental representative.  In April 2005, Peter was promoted to Sales Consultant for the New Equipment Sales Team and subsequently Area Manager North.  His hobbies are going to church, singing and watching soccer.  Peter’s sports are table tennis, swimming, gym and he is very keen on playing golf. Contact Me.

Zeyn Alli – Area Sales Consultant – South & South West Areas

Zeyn joined Toyota Forklift in 2005 as a transport & short term rental controller.  He later joined the successful sales team as an administrator and was then promoted to an Area Sales Consultant.  He is a self motivated person who approaches his work & duties with flair, initiative, responsibility and strongly believes that his dedication & hard work reflects a level of professionalism.  His key focus is to build trust, understanding & confidence in his clients as well as to increase the Toyota market share of his areas.  Zeyn is married with two beautiful daughters. Contact Me.

Randy Makhubela – Area Sales Consultant – North East

Randy joined Toyota Forklift in December 2008. He is working side by side with Peter Mashinini.  He is looking forward to a successful career at Toyota Forklift. Contact Me.

Johan Mostert – New Sales Area Manager

Ryno Ueckermann - Area Sales Consultant – North

Ryno recently joint Toyota Forklift from the capital equipment industry. He joined Warren Van Aardt covering the Midrand, Pretoria area. He has a very positive attitude in the forklift industry and is looking forward to a long career with Toyota Forklift. Ryno recently got married and in his spare time enjoys playing golf and rugby. Contact Me.

Dean Fenn - Used Area Sales Manager

Dean has been in the forklift industry for 2 years and started at Toyota Forklift in Durban. He recently moved to the Johannesburg Branch. He is very outgoing and is a people person. He is very positive and hard working. Contact Me.