Panache Africa Group

Welcome to Panache Africa Group

The word ‘PANACHE’ says it all! We do things and serve our customers with PASSION and FLARE!

With over 100 years of experience amongst the directors of Panache Africa, the group companies are positioned to supply the very best products and services at highly competitive prices.

As one of the groups most treasured differentiators, Panache Africa management and staff thrive on consistently delivering WORLD-CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE!

The word 'PANACHE'!

pa·​nache  |  \pə-ˈnash\

  • an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
  • dash or flamboyance in style and action , verve

Panache is a word of French origin that carries the connotation of flamboyant manner and reckless courage, derived from the helmet-plume worn by cavalrymen in the Early Modern period.

Why Customers use Panache Africa!

Closely aligned with the experience and skills of the directors, Panache Africa is a group of companies that provide a number of products and services, including business consulting services, developing profitable channels into the African market, corporate blinds, mining supplies, property development and construction, aviation training and services, personal and business training, and warehouse racking.

Quality products and services at highly competitive prices, and delivered with world-class customer service, position Panache Africa as a ‘UNIQUE SUPPLIER OF VALUE’ in the African market.

The Panache Africa Group Companies

Panache Business Consulting Services

Panache Business Consulting Services provides services across the spectrum of business management, from strategic and business planning, to sales and marketing, to website development and maintenance, to managing social media campaigns, to business process and system optimisation.

Panache Security Services

Panache Academy is focussed on bringing simple yet powerful training to the Children of Africa.

Panache Corporate Blinds

Panache Corporate Blinds offer functional, yet beautiful roller and venetian blinds for the corporate and hospitality markets. Panache Corporate Blinds is the only blinds company offering a 20-Year Lifetime Guarantee on roller blinds.

Panache Aviation

From hiring of business jets and helicopters, Panache Aviation will facilitate seamless flights across the African continent.

Panache Aviation also researches and develops training and equipment aimed at improving pilot and passenger safety.

Panache Academy

Panache Academy is focussed on bringing powerful personal and business training to individuals and businesses in Africa.

Panache Africa Vision, Mission, and Values

VISION

To build Panache Africa into a leading pan-Africa group brand, developing and delivering world-class products and services to individuals and businesses across the continent of Africa.

MISSION

To be known to ALWAYS put our customers FIRST!

To use the products and services across the Panache Africa Group companies, supported by those of our business partners, to significantly contribute to our customer’s success, growth, and profitability.

VALUES

  • Putting Our Customers First
  • Unquestioned Work Ethic
  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Serving Others
  • Value for Customers
  • World-Class Products & Services

Panache Africa Culture

Committed and loyal staff, building everyone into future Panache Africa leaders, who can support and guide Panache Africa customers to their success, growth, and profitability, by offering and supporting Panache Africa products and services with world-class customer service.

Panache Africa Management Team

Claudie van Zyl

Role: Panache Africa Group President & CEO

“I am committed to the success and profitability of YOUR business! By providing you with world-class products and services, supported by world-class service and support, we see ourselves as partners in your success. Let me know how my team and I can best support you.”

Email: claudie@panache.africa

Mobile Phone: +27 84 057 83-ONE-ZERO

BIO: I have spent a large part of my working life in the field of interior design for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients. Managing and delivering projects on time for delighted customers is something I pride myself with. I consider it a true privilege to be both president and CEO of the Panache Africa Group, which supplies multiple and disparate products and services to a variety of awesome customers across the incredible continent of Africa. 

Claudia van Zyl - Panache Africa President and CEO

Claudie van Zyl

John Comley

Role: Sales & Marketing

“I am committed to supporting our customers and delivering world-class service across all the Panache Africa Group companies, across Africa.”

Email: john@panache.africa

Mobile Phone: +27 72 529 91 SIX-FIVE

BIO: As a BSc engineer and having fulfilled multiple sales and operations roles in my long career, I now have the good fortune of being able to engage with our customers at a technical level when selling, whilst constantly focusing on delivering world-class customer service. My broad background, experience, skills, and range of interests, including my military experience and that of being a pilot, allow me to engage with a broad range of people within our customer base.

John Comley - Panache Africa

John Comley

Barend du Randt

Role: Sales & Operations

“With sales and operations as my strengths, I am committed to the success of Panache Africa Group customers. Being ‘on-the-floor’ or ‘in-the-field’ with my customers is where I enjoy spending my time!”

Email: barend@panache.africa

Mobile Phone: +27 82 802 46-ONE-EIGHT

BIO: Before joining Panache Africa, I owned and ran successful trucking and earthmoving operations. I now use these skills acquired and the vast experience gained to benefit our customers.

Barend du Randt

Barend du Randt

B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)

Panache Africa is a Level 4 contributor for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), providing a 100% PROCUREMENT RECOGNITION.

Click HERE to download the PDF of Panache Africa’s Level 4 B-BBEE Certificate.

B-BBEE Certificate - Panache Africa (Pty) Ltd - Level 4 (2023 2024)