Motor Industry Staff Association | +27 (0)11 476 3920 | media@ms.org.za
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WHY JOIN MISA?
“The most important benefit of joining MISA, is having peace of mind when unforeseen incidents happen at work. When you are subjected to a retrenchment process; involved in a labour dispute; harassed by an employer or colleague; or need assistance with a disciplinary hearing – just know that MISA’s Legal Department has your back”
“MISA’s Legal Department is simply the best however, MISA offers a wide variety of unique financial benefits that are included in the monthly contributions, designed to take a holistic approach to the wellness of our members and their families.” Click for Full Benefits. “The convenience of applying for MISA Membership online”
ABOUT US
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is a registered trade union for employees in the retail motor industry with a proud history of more than 130 years of experience. MISA represents more than 69 000 members. We are a unique trade union taking a holistic approach to the wellness of our valued members from providing them with collective bargaining and legal assistance by our professional Legal Department, assisting members and their children in numerous ways to upskill themselves for the evolving challenges we face in the world of work and rewarding members with a variety of financial benefits to assist them. MISA remains relevant by striving to create a conducive working environment between Employer and Employee without sacrificing on exclusivity, norms, values and ethos.
Gerhard Lourens
MISA President
Gerhard joined the retail motor industry in 1998 and became a MISA member in the same year. He is employed as a sales manager, with extensive experience in the retail motor industry. He previously held position as Vice-President.
He is also the Regional Chairperson of the Northern Highveld Committee
Heidi Reid
MISA Senior Vice-President
Heidi joined MISA in 2008 and was elected to serve on the MISA Women’s Forum as the Eastern Cape Representative in 2010. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Forum. She was elected as Senior Vice-President in 2021, after serving as Chairperson on two Regional Committees. Heidi was MISA's Woman of the Year in 2012.
Martlé Keyter – Chief Executive Officer: Operations
Martlé joined MISA in 1994 and worked her way up. In 2013 she took up the position of MISA’s CEO: Operations. Martlé is a seasoned unionist with a degree in law. She is the Deputy President of FEDUSA and serves on the Board of MIRF (Motor Industry Retirement Fund) and the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund).
Hermann Köstens – Chief Executive Officer: Strategy & Development
Hermann joined MISA in 1994 and worked his way up. Hermann was Regional Manager for MISA in KZN and Western Province before he moved to Head Office in 2010 and got involved in MIBCO national structures. In 2013 Hermann took the position of MISA’s CEO: Strategy and Development. He is a seasoned unionist with an MBA and responsible for all the Union’s negotiations and dealings with MIBCO.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT - MEET THE TEAM
Tiekie Mocke – Manager: Legal Department
Dominique Zwarts – Personal Assistant to the Manager: Legal department
Anne-Marie Bodenstein – Industrial Relations Specialist
Joshua Nattar – Senior Labour Advisor
Anneke Venter – Senior Labour Advisor
Ngoni Goba – Senior Labour Advisor
Solani Manzini
Senior Labour Advisor
Nichole Geldenhuys – Senior Labour Advisor
Anel Oosthuizen – Senior Labour Advisor
Kelly Giliana - Senior Labour Advisor
Dirk Hamman - Senior Labour Advisor
Brandon Hartel -
Senior Labour Advisor
Mbali Mthethwa – Labour Advisor
Ayanda Matshalilanga – Labour Advisor
Nomvula Kobila – Labour Advisor
Kim Erlank – Admin Supervisor
Mpho Jaqueline Latakgomo
Senior Administrative Assistant
Nicolene Watson – Senior Administrative Assistant
Essmi Mokwena – Administrative and Filling Clerk
Shereen Jantjies -
Legal Administrative Clerk
Thami Khumalo - Junior Legal Receptionist
HR AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT - MEET THE TEAM
Thandeka Phiri – National Training and HR Manager
Tineil van Niekerk – Assistant
Amandla Kuse - Senior Training Officer
Adelle Fourie - Senior HR Officer
RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT - MEET THE TEAM
Braam Cilliers – National Administration & Recruitment Coordinator
Braam.Cilliers@ms.org.za
072 809 6840
Natalie da Silva – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Natalie.DaSilva@ms.org.za
071 8950 937
Mukani Dube – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Mukani.Dube@ms.org.za
063 150 7058
Evette van Rooyen – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Evette.VanRooyen@ms.org.za
071 895 0939
Thulani Maseko – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Thulani.Maseko@ms.org.za
078 615 4736
Neo Makgeledisa – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Neo.Makgeledisa@ms.org.za
065 612 5714
Khehla Radebe – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Khehla.Radebe@ms.org.za
078 615 3849
Phumlani Gambushe – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Phumlani.Gambushe@ms.org.za
071 880 9674
Franzette Scheepers – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Franzette.Scheepers@ms.org.za
060 503 4442
Rose Mahaye - Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Rose.Mahaye@ms.org.za
065 749 8342
Lebogang Mathibedi – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Lebogang.Mathibedi@ms.org.za
078 496 3631
Madelein Moller – Recruitment & Liaison Officer
Madelein.Moller@ms.org.za
082 410 0479
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT - MEET THE TEAM
Sonja Carstens – Manager: Media and Communications
Vuyokazi Bam - Media Liaison Assistant
