Leadership that keeps the counters moving
Khathu Mahlaba, our Managing Director, set the tone for ColouRight Paints with a simple idea: give people the right paint, the right advice and no fuss. He keeps a close eye on how the business serves Gqeberha, Joburg and Cape Town, especially where weather, surface prep and turnaround time matter most. His focus is practical, from contractor accounts to keeping product ranges suitable for South African conditions.
Anika van Rensburg, our Operations Manager, handles the daily flow that keeps orders, stock and branch service on track. She makes sure the teams in Korsten, Sandton and Bellville are equipped to handle repaint queries, bulk quantity planning and last-minute trade orders. Her work is behind the scenes, but customers feel it in shorter wait times and fewer mistakes.
Colour work that starts with the right eye
Luvo Jacobs, our Colour Matching Specialist, spends much of his day matching samples, adjusting tints and checking results under real light. He knows that a cream can look warm in Walmer and cooler in a north-facing room in Randburg, so he does not rely on guesswork. If you bring in a chip, a faded wall sample or a piece of trim, he will work through the options carefully.
- Paint colour matching for interior and exterior projects
- Custom tinting for standard and specialist shades
- Sample pot mixing for small tests before full coverage
- Repaint troubleshooting where the old finish is giving trouble
Luvo also gives colour consultation for clients who are comparing whites, greys or stronger feature shades. He is patient with questions, and he knows a lot of jobs need one more check before you open the first tin.
Retail support for walk-ins and home projects
Ompha Mlambo, our Retail Branch Manager in Korsten, looks after the front counter experience and the day-to-day support that DIY customers rely on. She helps people choose products that suit plaster, brick, previously painted walls and exterior areas exposed to coastal humidity. If a homeowner is not sure what primer, sealer or finish to use, Ompha will walk them through the options without making it complicated.
She also keeps an eye on the small details that matter in retail, like making sure sample pots are labelled clearly and that customers leave with the right accessories for the job. That means less running around later and fewer returns for the wrong item.
Trade advice for contractors and site teams
Mark Petersen, our Trade Sales Consultant, works closely with painters, contractors and property managers who need reliable supply and clear pricing. He understands how quickly a site can stall if a colour is off, a quantity is short or a delivery window gets missed. His job is to help plan the order properly from the start, whether the work is in Sandton, Newton Park or Bellville.
- Trade order support for repeat projects and site deadlines
- Bulk quantity planning for larger homes, blocks and commercial jobs
- Product recommendations based on surface type and exposure
- Contractor account help for regular buyers
Mark is also the person people speak to when they need a sensible plan for touch-ups, washdowns or repaint cycles. He keeps things practical, because on site there is no time for fancy talk.
Support that answers the awkward questions
Noluthando Mokoena, our Customer Support Lead, is often the first voice customers hear when they call or send a message through our contact form. She helps with product queries, order follow-ups and the small issues that can hold up a job, like checking which finish suits a bathroom or how long a surface should cure before the next coat. If someone is unsure about a colour chip or needs to match a finish across rooms, she helps sort it out with care.
Her approach is calm and direct, which suits customers who want answers they can use straight away. She works closely with the branch teams so that the information given over the phone matches what is available in store.
What our team brings to every branch
Across Korsten Gqeberha, the Walmer service area, Newton Park, Sandton, Randburg and Bellville, the team works with the same practical standard. People come to us for paint colour matching, surface prep advice, product recommendations and help choosing quantities that make sense for the job. They stay because the advice is specific, not generic.
- Local knowledge for coastal homes, inland heat and changing light
- Support for DIY projects and professional decorators alike
- Advice that considers load shedding, drying time and weather windows
- Friendly service from people who know paint, not just the labels
That mix of experience means customers can phone, visit or send us a message with confidence. Whether it is one room in Gqeberha or a bigger commercial repaint in Johannesburg, the team knows how to keep the process simple and the finish right.