We are proud to introduce you to our family.
Here at Jacobs Joinery and Shopfitters, we are more than a team; we are a family.
Mark Jacobs
Owner
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What does JJS mean to you?
Next to family – almost everything!
What is your favourite song?
“Money for nothing” – Dire Staits
What is your slogan for life?
Make a plan.
Tony Wilson
Partner
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What does JJS mean to you?
A tremendous provider to many people, a responsibility, a passion, a love affair.
What is your favourite song?
“Money is too tight to mention” – Simply Red
What is your slogan for life?
Just start!
Ryan Middleton
Operations Manager
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What does JJS mean to you?
A place that constantly challenges and improves me personally & professionally whilst working with a great team.
What is your favourite movie quote?
“You can be my wingman anytime” – Top Gun
What is your Super Power?
Predicting the weather
Anne Klein
Marketing Manager
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What does JJS mean to you?
JJS is a challenging, exciting and friendly working environment where I can explore new opportunities, grow and reach my potential while earning an honest living.
What is a random fact about you?
Happily married with three kids. My family come first.
What is your favourite book?
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Bradley Chunderpersad
Project Manager
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What does JJS mean to you?
Family
A random fact about me:
I love to be happy and full of smiles.
What is your hidden talent?
Sports
Ashnee Bhugwandeen
HR Manager
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What does JJS mean to you?
A second family full of memories and incidents.
What is your favourite food?
A braai.
What is your slogan for life?
If you fail, try again and never give up until you succeed.
Andrew Scott
Estimator
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What does JJS mean to you?
JJS is the ideal family business which continues to provide me with opportunities for growth, resulting in job satisfaction, where I feel comfortable, encouraged as well as self-motivated.
What is your favourite song?
“What a Wonderful World”
What is your slogan for life?
You are as you feel.
Caroline Jacobs
Admin
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What does JJS mean to you?
As the spouse of the business owner, it has been a roller coaster ride of highs and lows, twists and turns, the ride continues, the tempo varies but,
most importantly, we’re all in it together.
Something that baffles you:
How do weavers build incredible nests and barbets drill perfectly round holes?
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
You can’t fix stupid
Lakash Rajdaw
Orders Clerk
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What does JJS mean to you?
My full time career. My security.
What is your favourite song?
“Summer Holiday” – Cliff Richard
What is your slogan for life?
Don’t let anything in life get you down, make it happen!
Aumchand Maharaj
Job Manager
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What does JJS mean to you?
Home away from home.
What is your super power?
Cooking
At the weekend I love to:
Relax
Malcum Gounden
Estimator
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What does JJS mean to you?
Opportunities. A beginning of a new and brighter start to life.
What is your favourite song?
“Courageous” – Casting Crowns
What is your slogan for life?
Life is too short to wake up in the mornings with regrets. Love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe everything happens for a reason.
Elisha Sookoo
Financial Administrator
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What does JJS mean to you?
A family away from home and a place where hard work equals opportunities.
Best advice you have ever been given:
“Never create unnecessary debt; you don’t need a credit card if you spend your money wisely.” – Mom
What is your slogan for life?
Tomorrow is not guaranteed – treat everyone with respect, appreciate your family & forgive every day.
Minesh Bridgmohun
Foreman and Project Manager
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Shalan Pillay
Junior Estimator
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What does JJS mean to you?
Taking shopfitting to the next level!
Favourite movie quote:
“If you can make a dollar, you can make a million more.”
Favourtie Book:
The Secret
Steven Mlimi
Health and Safety Officer
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What does JJS mean to you?
A place which constantly challenges and improves my personal and mental ability. It is all about team work and professionalism.
Hidden Talent:
Soccer
Favourite Movie Quote:
“I’ll be back,” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
