Our People
Stewardship from orchard to market
Zonnehaven is built on people. Three shareholder producers, thousands of agricultural workers, experienced farm managers, skilled packhouse personnel, logistics partners and our core Zonnehaven team of 20 work in close coordination to deliver on one shared commitment: cultivating perfection.
From pruning an orchard tree to completing export documentation, every hand in our value chain plays a defined and valued role. It is this depth of experience, accountability and collaboration that allows us to maintain consistent quality, reliable supply and trusted market relationships season after season.
For us, sustainability is not only environmental. It is also about sustaining livelihoods, strengthening rural economies and creating stable, dignified working conditions across the value chain. The long-term success of Zonnehaven is inseparable from the wellbeing of the people who grow, pack, move and market our fruit.
Our Structure
CEO
Jaques is an experienced business leader in the agricultural and fresh produce sector, with a strong background in finance and commercial strategy. He has built his career working across the agricultural and FMCG industries, bringing deep expertise in negotiation, cash flow management and business operations to the role.
At Zonnehaven, he guides the company’s strategic direction, ensuring that commercial performance, operational excellence and market responsiveness are aligned to deliver consistent value for producers, buyers and partners. His leadership is rooted in a practical understanding of the fresh produce value chain and a commitment to growing sustainable, high-quality export outcomes from South Africa’s Western Cape.
Director on behalf of Doornkraal Investments (50%) as shareholder.
Alexander is a third-generation deciduous fruit farmer from Ceres in the Witzenberg Valley, where he manages extensive fruit orchards for Doornkraal Agri. He holds a degree in agriculture and has been actively farming since 2009, integrating technology, people leadership and sustainable practices into the business.
In 2021, Alexander was named Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year, recognising his expertise, innovation and contribution to the fruit farming sector. His practical experience, forward-thinking approach and leadership in both production and value chain integration play a key role in how Zonnehaven delivers consistently excellent fruit to global markets.
Director on behalf of Kalos Farming (2%) and Howbill Farming (48%) as shareholder.
Daniel is the owner of Kalos Farming and Managing Director of Howbill, bringing extensive production and operational leadership to Zonnehaven’s grower-exporter model. With decades of hands-on farming experience, he leads diversified, high-performing operations rooted in disciplined management and long-term sustainability.
His practical understanding of production, quality standards and commercial realities strengthens Zonnehaven’s ability to align orchard performance with market expectations. Through his leadership, Kalos and Howbill contributes consistently to the scale, reliability and quality that underpin Zonnehaven’s commitment to cultivating perfection.
Cultivating Perfection
Zonnehaven connects growers and markets through an integrated farm-to-freight supply chain.
We deliver exceptional fruit with full transparency and seamless traceability.
Address
3 Reinecke Street
Ceres, 6835
Contact
+27 (0)23 315 5293
info@zonnehaven.com
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