The People Behind the Mission

Meet Our Team

The dedicated professionals driving sustainable food manufacturing and community impact across KwaZulu-Natal. Each member brings expertise, passion, and commitment to building food-secure communities.

7+Team Members
KZNBased in Tongaat
HACCPCertified Operations
100%Community Committed
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Company Leader

Thiruven Naidoo

Managing Director
Responsibilities Leading the strategic direction of TDN Suppliers — a Tongaat-based group founded in 2014, overseeing three specialized divisions: NexaSpice (food processing & distribution), TDN Edge (electrical supplies & CIP products), and TDN Suppliers (core distribution & social care essentials). Drawing on qualifications in IT Engineering and Sage Accpac Systems, Thiruven applies systems-driven thinking to ensure strict role-based accountability, audit-ready processes, and scalable operational frameworks across all entities. His leadership spans warehouse management, logistics coordination, and workshop supervision, underpinned by a philosophy of clear divisional boundaries, professional team development, and transparent client service. Beyond operations, he drives the group's community commitment through a weekly feeding programme supporting 250 Brake Village residents and monthly initiatives at Verulam Day Care through Gayathri Peedam International.
Our Staff
Team Member

Molwazi Valemi

Factory Operations Supervisor
Responsibilities
  • Oversees daily food production operations
  • Ensures compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
  • Manages workflows and schedules to meet productivity goals
  • Monitors staff performance and maintains product quality
  • Addresses operational issues
  • Supports continuous improvement initiatives
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Abongile Valemi

Production Supervisor
Responsibilities
  • Assists in supervising production staff and daily operations to ensure tasks meet quality and safety standards.
  • Monitors workflow efficiency, resolves bottlenecks, and supports batch preparation.
  • Helps implement HACCP procedures and communicates progress and issues to management.
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Team Member

Nompumelelo Labame

Inventory & Stock Control Coordinator
Responsibilities
  • Conducts regular stock audits and maintains accurate records of raw materials and finished goods
  • Monitors inventory levels, reports discrepancies, and coordinates the intake, storage, and distribution of stock
  • Ensures proper storage practices to maintain quality and supports production by guaranteeing material availability.
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Team Member

Nosiphiwo Mzekeli

Labelling & Packaged Goods Supervisor
Responsibilities
  • Manages product labelling to ensure compliance with regulatory, nutritional, and brand requirements
  • Verifies the accuracy of product information and batch identification for traceability
  • Coordinates final product preparation and maintains consistency in packaging standards prior to dispatch.
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Team Member

(Cindy) Hlengiwe Khuzwayo

Sanitation & Facility Hygiene Coordinator
Responsibilities
  • Oversees facility cleaning operations to ensure strict hygiene standards align with food safety regulations
  • Implements and manages cleaning schedules for all areas and equipment
  • Monitors sanitation practices to support HACCP compliance and maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
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Phakamani Ntulu

Maintenance & Facilities Caretaker
Responsibilities
  • Performs routine maintenance and repairs on factory equipment and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness
  • Monitors machinery condition, identifies maintenance needs, and addresses technical issues to prevent downtime
  • Maintains building infrastructure and supports facility improvements
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Team Member

Zizipho Sikwati

Packaging Operations Coordinator
Responsibilities
  • Oversees the packaging of finished products, ensuring processes meet quality and safety standards
  • Coordinates workflow with production and labelling teams, verifies packaging accuracy and product integrity
  • Ensures efficient preparation for dispatch while maintaining consistency in presentation and quality
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