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YOUR PRODUCT AND QUALITY INSPECTION EXPERTS

Delivering world-class inspection, quantity verification and quality control services in Africa for over 30 years.

"Starting from a blank sheet in 1992, we now work with some of Africa's most respected commodity trading organisations, have over 400 employees and annual income in excess of $5 million."

Dheerie Govender - SIS Inspections

Chief Executive Officer

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WELCOME TO SIS INSPECTIONS

Africa's premier quality and quantity inspection authority

SIS Inspections is a privately-owned, proudly African company that was set up initially in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to the drought crisis which affected the entire sub-continent in a tumultuous year. An unprecedented drought relief package meant a significant increase in life-saving imports to the region. All of these commodities and products needed to be rigorously checked and verified on arrival. This was the immediate need that SIS Inspections was created to meet.

From these humble beginnings, fast forward to today. SIS Inspections now has new capital partners and an impressive and ever-growing inspections footprint in over 20 countries on the African continent. We are very clear in our core purpose - "Making sure that our clients get exactly what they order is the best kind of business for all", and this keeps us entirely focused on why we exist and what our services mean to our ever-expanding client base.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

SIS Inspections, GCC and Inspeco are now all part of the SIS Group 

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GCC is Africa's premier collateral management company and often makes use of SIS Inspections' broad array of services in both existing and new destinations across Africa.

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Inspeco provides the collective services of GCC and SIS Inspections in Mozambique, including all inspections and collateral management activity in Maputo.

OUR RANGE OF INSPECTIONS SERVICES

A complete suite of quantity and quality control services including inspections, logistics and collateral management

Fertiliser

INSPECTIONS

Quality and quality verification in the form of analysis, grading and testing against client-specific or industry-acceptable standards.

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INSURANCE

In conjunction with EIRS World, we cover an extensive insurance portfolio ranging from marine, trade credit and agriculture.

Aerial Surveys

AERIAL AND SURFACE

Strategically partnering with specialist licensed drone and land stockpile surveying specialists.

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COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT

Custodial services involving full control and monitoring of collateral, risk management, reporting and compliance.

Partnered Logistics Management

PARTNERED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Full range of logistical solutions which includes rail, sea and road combined with warehousing capacity at strategic locations.

Container Ship

VESSEL SUPERINTENDENCE

Independent tally service performed to ascertain the volume of commodities discharged/ loaded and that are destined for sea freight.

Maize and Silos

WAREHOUSE, TANK AND SILO

Site inspections to ensure suitability for storage and managing financed goods under full control.

Sugar in Bulk

STOCK MONITORING

Periodic attendance in line with client requirements to report on stock levels.

New Services

NEW SERVICES

SIS Inspections is continually launching new commodity services to make our clients' working lives simpler, easier and incident-free.

WHERE WE OPERATE

A significant and ever-growing footprint right across the continent 

Where we operate across Africa

As imports and exports of African products have risen and client demand for on-the-ground services has increased, SIS Inspections has expanded both its services and its regional presence to continually deliver an ever-widening suite of quality control products across sub-Saharan Africa.

SIS Inspections is headquartered in Mauritius. Head Office supplies marketing, technical and financial support to its regional offices who in turn are supported by numerous satellite offices and longstanding strategic partners. This network enables us to comprehensively, efficiently and effectively deliver our full range of client-facing solutions in over 20 countries in Africa.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

SIS Inspections has an on-the-ground presence in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with its regional office in Harare.

EAST AFRICA

SIS Inspections has an on-the-ground presence in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, with its regional office in Dar es Salaam.

WEST AFRICA

SIS Inspections has an on-the-ground presence in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and  Togo, with its regional office in Lagos.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Over 50 000 collective hours of broad-based inspections and collateral management experience

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DAVID KUWANA

CHAIRMAN

David Kuwana is a people-oriented business executive, with a strong HR background, and significant international financial experience culminating in his appointment as Chief Executive and Board Director of ACTIS-owned BCR Bank in Rwanda. He is now a private equity investor and business management consultant focusing primarily on Africa and the SADC region in particular. 

Chris Brice

CHRIS BRICE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chris is the founder of SIS Inspections and is currently an executive director of the company. He has been actively involved in the regional trade and logistics industry for the past 35 years and has initiated and implemented inspection services all over Africa for clients from every corner of the globe.  Chris's wealth of industry knowledge and his active operational experience right across Africa are unparalleled.

Dheerie Govender

DHEERIE GOVENDER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dheerie is one of the founders of GCC and now CEO of GCC and SIS Inspections. On his watch the companies are fast growing into global brands. As a specialist in the collateral management field, Dheerie is a frequent speaker at trade conferences.  He is primarily responsible for strategic governance and for positioning both GCC and SIS Inspections as the leading providers of their specific service offerings on the continent.

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RICKEY HERRIDGE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Rickey is a long-standing member of the GCC management team, heading up the finance and business administration departments and has been at the forefront of setting up GCC’s finance department in its current form. She is now the CFO of both GCC and SIS Inspections. Rickey has brought invaluable knowledge and experience to both businesses, and is responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative functions within the group.

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LOIC AUPETIT

CONTRACT EXECUTION

Loic initially joined SIS Inspections in 2006 and worked with the company until 2017. He rejoined the company in 2024 as Head of Contract Execution. Loic has in excess of 30 years experience in the inspections and collateral management environment, and thus brings formidable experience to the company. 

Gibson Mahachi

GIBSON MAHACHI

COUNTRY MANAGER - ZIMBABWE

Gibson has been with the SIS Group since October 1995. He was deeply involved in the setting up of the Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi offices and is highly experienced in the measurement and inspection of agricultural, food aid, fuel and high-tech commodities in transit. Gibson is also well-experienced  and knowledgeable in the specific handling of UN/USAID contracts.

Charles Chitembo

CHARLES CHITEMBO

COUNTRY MANAGER - ZAMBIA

Charles has held the position of Country Manager - Zambia since inception and has over 25 years hands-on experience in commercial inspections and collateral management. He has an in-depth understanding of the Zambian market and has been responsible for developing and nurturing all local relationships. 

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TEMWA ALICK GAUSI

COUNTRY MANAGER - MALAWI

Temwa has nearly a decade of experience in marketing and business development within the inspections industry, including the custodial services sector. He continues to play a key role in positioning GCC Malawi as a top service provider in the industry and in ensuring that service provision is always up to the expected standards.

THE INDUSTRIES THAT WE SERVE

No matter what the cargo, we draw on our vast experience to make a plan

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AGRICULTURE

Fertilisers (Urea; MAP; NPK; KCL; DAP), Maize (white & yellow), Wheat, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Pulses, Cotton, Ground Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Sorghum, Soya Beans, Sugar Beans and Raisins

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OIL AND GAS

Oil and Hydrocarbons, Petroleum, Natural Gas and other Fossil Fuel derivatives

Coal Mine with Graders

MINERALS

Chrome, Nickel, Manganese, Copper, Cobalt, Magnetite and Phosphate Rock 

OUR CORE PURPOSE

"Making sure that our clients get exactly what they order is the best kind of business for all"

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The best way for SIS Inspections to create real and sustainable value for all its various stakeholders is for our team to continually be true to our collective core purpose. So each and every day, and at every step of the way, we make sure that our clients' precious cargo remains true to its original form (both in terms of quality and quantity) from its point of departure to its final delivery address. In other words we make sure that what was ordered is exactly what gets stored, transported and delivered to our clients' exact specification. Every time.
 
 
 
 

OUR VALUES DRIVE OUR BUSINESS

We have seven core values encapsulated in the acronym

INSPECT

I FOR INNOVATIVE

No client is the same and every project is unique. As such, we always create results-driven, customised, practical solutions to meet each clients’ individual and specific requirements. We have several custom-developed systems that are instrumental in the risk mitigation process. And we always have exciting new developments in progress, such as access to live information, and new technology apps for the additional monitoring of the stock levels and movements.

N FOR NETWORKED

Our extensive team, country offices and key strategic partnerships enable us to manage a vast range of operational sites throughout the region. This visible and established footprint is key in ensuring that our clients' needs are met efficiently and effectively, right across the continent of Africa. Our network is invaluable to us and you and is growing by the day.

S FOR SERVICE-DRIVEN

With commitment, diligence and integrity, our uninterrupted ability to help clients navigate the logistical complexities of doing business in Africa, ensures that we remain the partner of choice for our diverse and global client base. Our totally client-centred approach drives us to tailor service offerings that address each transaction’s uniqueness. A dedicated contract manager is assigned to each client to ensure prompt execution of deliverables.

P FOR PASSIONATE

With over 20 years hands on experience, we have an in-depth understanding of how the major industries, businesses and people operate in the region. Our track record of delivering a complete range of inspection services and products in Sub-Saharan Africa is unparalleled. None of this could be achieved without an undying passion for what we do best - making sure sure you get exactly what you order, every time.

E FOR EMPOWERED

We take pride in providing industry-leading training, and in upskilling and empowering our locally-sourced inspections staff in all our operating countries. We make sure that our ground teams are fully-trained and equipped to execute their tasks with success and that they are empowered to make the right decisions to guarantee success in every instance. At SIS Inspections, we are always able to provide the right service, at the right price and always by the right people.

C FOR COMMITTED

We have thousands of hours of combined industry knowledge and experience, which we bring to bear when committing to any contract or deliverable. Our teams will always make a plan, even under the most difficult of circumstances and the most challenging of situations, to get the job done with nothing less that 100% commitment to the result. And we know from our vast experience that our clients require nothing less.

T FOR TRUSTWORTHY

Our unquestionable commitment, diligence and integrity, along with our unique ability to help clients navigate the logistical complexities of doing business in Africa, ensures that we remain the trusted inspections and collateral management partner of choice for every company that we do business with. But trust is earned, so why not put us to the test. We will make sure that you get our absolute best from the day you decide to choose us.

CONTACT US

We're waiting for your call to ensure you get exactly what you order. Every time.

  • 3rd Floor, Labama House
    Sir William Newton Street
    Port Louis, Mauritius

  • headoffice@sisinspections.com

  • PORT LOUIS +1 234-567-8901

  • JOHANNESBURG +27 11 068 3000

  • HARARE +263 242 746330

  • LUSAKA +260 211 225193 

  • BLANTYRE +265 998996200

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