Inventta Limited is a major supplier of equipment for the Transmission and Distribution of Energy. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has a procurement office in Shanghai, a business development office in Johannesburg, and a Manufacturing Plant and Distribution Warehouse in Lusaka, Zambia.
Although the Power Industry remains the core business of Inventta, the company also trades in Personal Protection Equipment, Lineman's Tools, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Construction Machines and Trucks and Special Vehicles, making it an ideal one stop shop for EPC contractors and Power Utilities alike. Some of these products are distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa through reseller agreements with international partners, while others are manufactured in-house in the Company's manufacturing plant.
The Company is made up of a multicultural talented team with extensive experience in Engineering, Logistics, Finance and Business Development. The team strives every day to ensure that the Company's wide range of products is supplied timely to its customer base, which include Government Institutions, Semi-State Bodies and Private EPC contractors.
The company owns and operates its own fleet of vehicles (Super-Links and Tri-Axles) to transport cargo within the Sub-Saharan African region, offering full control over its own deliveries and making sure that a deadline is never missed. In addition to this, our logistics department is expert in finding the best sea/air shipping routes to ensure the products arrive in the shortest and most economical way to any destination around the world.
MarioManaging Director
Born in Spain and graduated in Business Administration & Economics, Mario moved to China in 2004 to begin his activity as an International Trader. He has extensive knowledge in sourcing and manufacturing in Asia and a deep understanding of International Trade. He speaks Spanish, English and Mandarin fluently and spends his time between the Zambia, South Africa and China offices overseeing manufacturing, operations and keeping relationships with clients.
Adriaan TerblancheOperations Manager Zambia
Adriaan is currently running the manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Lusaka, Zambia. Born in South Africa and raised in Mozambique, he graduated in Electrical Engineering by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He spent 5 years in China, heading the company's procurement office in Shanghai and has extensive knowledge of production processes, quality control and quality assurance.
Daniel JacobsProject Manager
Born in South Africa, Daniel graduated in Electrical Engineering by the University of Potchefstroom in South Africa. After his graduation, he started working in the mine sector in South Africa as the on-site electrical engineer, in charge of new installations and maintenance of distribution lines within the mine, but his adventurous personality brought him to Inventta in search of a new challenge with a more commercial role. He is based in the Johannesburg office and currently oversees all projects in Angola, Rwanda and South Africa.
Linda ChenOutbound Logistics
Originally from Shanghai, Linda has worked in Shipping and Logistics in China for over 20 years. She joined Inventta in 2013 as Shipping & Logistics Specialists and now manages the worldwide Logistics department. She is in charge of finding the best routes by sea, air or land to ensure our products travel from A to B in the shortest, most efficient route. She's currently based in the Shanghai Office.
Marco FerreiraFinancial Controller
Born in South Africa with proud Portuguese heritage, Marco holds a B.Com in Human Resource Management and an Honours degree in Financial Management from the University of Johannesburg. With over 15 years of experience in the accounting and finance sector, Marco oversees financial consolidation across all the company's sites, including South Africa, Zambia, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He also works closely with management in the implementation of the company's cost accounting strategies, making him an invaluable asset in navigating complex financial landscapes.
Vidharthi PursadhFinance and Administration
Born and raised in South Africa, Vidharthi joined Inventta to help set up the Johannesburg Office. Previously working as Finance and Project Administrator for South African Breweries, she decided to find a new challenge and joined Inventta’s growing team in Africa to work in Finance and Administration, as well as acting as PA to the Managing Director, ensuring the Johannesburg office runs smoothly. She’s currently based in Johannesburg.
