About EEQS
Providing Innovative Engineering Solutions to the Automotive Industry
We aim to provide the highest quality automotive services in South Africa
EEQS was established by Sinethemba Sakuba, a highly skilled and experienced former employee of Mercedes Benz South Africa. Mr. Sakuba had worked at MBSA for 13 years, holding various important roles in the QM Division, including Field Quality Campaign Specialist, Part Quality Engineer, and EE Technician. As a graduate of the Mercedes Benz Learning Academy, he deeply embraced the MBSA culture and had a strong passion for exploring new opportunities.
Alongside Vusumuzi Ndlovu, the Operations Director, and Thembisa Gafini, the Plant Manager, both of whom were also former MBSA employees, they collectively possessed 60 years of industry experience. They joined forces as shareholders, with the goal of venturing into the automotive industry. This decision was inspired by the opportunity presented by MBSA under the Enterprise Supplier Development program, as well as their determination to drive transformation in the supply chain.
Vision
EE Quality Solutions envisions revitalizing localization within the South African automotive OEM industry, fostering innovation and enhancing local capabilities for sustainable growth.
Values
- ZGood Governance
- ZEthics
- ZCollaboration and Partnership
- ZProfessionalism
- ZInnovation
- ZExcellence
Why Choose Us?
Certified Excellence
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring reliable and superior services.
Expert Team
Our team of skilled professionals brings extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and part quality management, leveraging innovative approaches to deliver outstanding solutions.
Customized Solutions
We understand that each OEM has unique needs and challenges. Our services are tailored to align with your specific requirements, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness
Leadership Team
We are proud of our highly skilled and experienced leadership team, who are focused on expanding the EEQS business footprint in the Industry.
Sinethemba Sakuba
Chief Executive Officer and Commercial Director
He is responsible to develop high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term company objectives. Leading and motivating EEQS team to advance employee engagement develop a high performing managerial team, overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall company strategy, mission and values.
Mr Sakuba is a son of East London (Eastern Cape South Africa) having matriculated at Port Rex Technical High school in 2007. Mr Sakuba was enrolled into Mercedes Benz Learning academy (Formally MB Training Center) intake of 2008. Mr Sakuba went on to complete his trade in Auto Electrical at the academy in 2013 having done numerous specialized skill training in Vehicle electrical and electronics.
With 13 years industry experience he has held various positions of varying expertise in product maturity, Quality Management and supplier quality Management. In 2014 Mr Sakuba held his first role at MBSA as Electrical and Electronics Technician in QM. In 2016 he was promoted to the role of Engineering Technologist Part Quality with part responsibility (EE + Chassis & Powertrain) in this role he had the responsibility of ensuring part quality from suppliers in his commodity meet MBSA standards. In 2018 Mr Sakuba was appointed in the role of Field Quality Campaign Specialist. The role entailed ensuring all identified aftermarket field measures and quality topics are corrected before delivery to the customer including global vehicle distribution management.
Vusumuzi Ndhlovu
Operational Excellence Director
Vusumuzi is responsible for driving efficiencies, eliminating redundancies and capitalizing on synergies across EEQS businesses in the areas of Quality, Production Purchasing, Capacity Planning, Logistics, Facilities, Manufacturing Operating Systems and Continuous Improvement.
Vusumuzi has more than 25 years of industry experience having held numerous positions at Mercedes Benz South Africa. Vusumuzi Ndlhovu joined Mercedes-Benz South Africa in July 2000, as an Artisan (Auto-electrician). In 2004 he was appointed as a production team manager responsible for the production line of the rear and front suspension of W203 C Class built in East London till 2006. In 2007 he joined the Quality Management department as an Engineering Technologist Part Quality responsible for supplier part quality in the Powertrain commodity.
In 2014 he was appointed in the role of Supplier Quality Engineer Prevention and VDA 6.3. it is in this role Vusumuzi acquired his VDA 6.3 process Audit qualification.
Vusumuzi earned a Bachelor`s degree in General Management at the Walter Sisulu University of Science and Technology. He is a lean manufacturing specialist having acquired this skill at Daimler AG in Sindelfingen Germany. Vusumuzi is a qualified 6 Sigma Green Belt problem-solving specialist acquired (BMGI).
Thembisa Gafini
Production Manager
Thembisa is committed to fostering a company culture that not only encourages high morale but also enhances overall performance. She works diligently to create an environment where team members feel valued and motivated, empowering them to contribute to the organization’s success.
Through her leadership, Thembisa ensures that the battery inspection and charging processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with the company’s goals, ultimately driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.