Our Team
Behind every test is a dedicated team of technicians, engineers, and quality managers who understand the importance of your work. We combine technical knowledge with a hands-on, client-focused approach, ensuring you’re supported from sampling to reporting.
Johann Steyn
Beyond his professional commitments, he values spending quality time with his wife and three children, Johann is passionate about precision reloading of ammunition for both hunting and sport shooting. He also dedicates time to restoring antique tools and kitchenalia—combining craftsmanship with a love for history and historical preservation.
Reece Wilson
Renowned for his uncompromising stance on quality and ethical, accurate testing, Reece plays a key role in ensuring that Steyn Wilson Laboratories upholds the highest technical and professional standards. His leadership style reflects both precision and integrity, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Beyond his professional commitments, Reece values spending quality time with his wife and son. He is also a dedicated golfer and an enthusiastic traveler, always seeking new experiences that broaden his perspective and enrich his personal and professional life.
Jaco Brits
Jaco’s dedication has earned him the trust of clients who rely on his expertise to make informed decisions in the field. He takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity, making him a key driver in upholding the laboratory’s reputation for excellence.
Outside of work, Jaco enjoys spending time with his daughter, friends, and family. His hobbies include cooking, baking, and braaing, while his personal passion for detail and renewal is reflected in his tradition of repainting his house every year, inside and out.
Gershwin Pollman
Renowned for his uncompromising stance on quality and ethical, accurate testing, Gershwin plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Steyn Wilson Laboratories maintains the highest technical and professional standards. His approach reflects both precision and integrity, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among the staff.
Outside of work, Gershwin enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is a dedicated sports enthusiast and a talented cook—once he starts cooking, no one can resist his dishes.
Varsha Bhogal
Outside of her professional life, Varsha enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter and is passionate about the outdoors and exploring nature.
Frank Coetzee
Outside of work, Frank enjoys spending time with his wife, friends, and family. A dedicated sportsman, he represents the Western Cape provincial cricket team, demonstrating the same discipline and focus he brings to his professional work
Michelle Steyn
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three children. She has a passion for baking, knitting, and wildlife sketching where she expresses her talent as an avid animalier. She also shares a love for sport shooting, often putting to use all the ammunition reloaded by her husband.
Leoni van Kradenburg
With a background in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Financial Management, she brings a unique blend of technical, creative, and financial skills to her role. Originally from the Northern Cape, she began her career at BVi Consulting Engineers as a technical draughtsman, contributing to award-winning infrastructure projects.
A shift from engineering to finance has led her to be innovative beyond the traditional finance role, combining systems thinking with strong financial analysis and data management. Her strengths lie in systems implementation, process optimisation, and strategic decision-making.
Leoni is an ATKV published author and former children’s radio storyteller, with a deep appreciation of South Africa’s indigenous languages and culture.
Lizahn Carolus
Outside of work, Lizahn enjoys spending quality time with her husband and son, as well as friends and family. She is an avid runner and hiker, and she also has a passion for painting and cooking.