Mr van Niekerk verwerf sy Nasionale Diploma in Veiligheidsbestuur deur Unisa in 1997. Daarna was hy betrokke in die Gesondheid,Veiligheids en Omgewings sowel as in die sement en drukkers industrie tot en met 2016. In 2016 sluit Mr van Niekerk as Sisteembestuurder by Robertson Koöperatiewe Wynkelders aan. Sy take in hierdie beroep is gemoeid met etiese en sosiale kodes vir die Kelder, sowel as vir die Produsente. Hy verleng hulp aan produsente, in terme van etiese standaarde en die implementering daarvan, oudit prosesse, probleem oplossing en hantering van griewe.

Mr Van Niekerk is aktief betrokke by Wieta en neem deel aan heelwat bespreking sessies. Hy vorm ook deel van die Stuurkomitee van die Stronger Together Inisiatief in Suid Afrika.

Heinie graduated from Elsenburg College in 2003. He worked for Bosman Family Vineyards as a farm manager gaining experience in vineyard management, vine nursery, and ethical trade. He joined the Perdeberg Group as a viticulturist and is Head of Sustainability for the Group.
He holds a Diploma in Viticulture and Wine.
“The Perdeberg Group has 28 shareholders and plays an active role to support these farms in achieving the WIETA standards. This gives us an opportunity to understand the challenges at farm level and how to implement the standards practically and sustainably. We also sell our wine as Fair Labour WIETA certified as we understand the different export markets’ demands. It is of the utmost importance to ensure fair working and living conditions for all involved in the wine industry thus ensuring prosperity for all”.

Nosey has been working in the wine industry since 1997. He worked as the HR Manager for KWVSA and was also the industrial relations specialist for the group for 7 years. He headed a black vintner and worked as president for an NGO as well as being the General Secretary for a trade union.
He holds a BA Hons, MBA Diploma HRM, Diploma in Labour Law, and Strategic HRM Diplomas from UCT and the University of California.
“ I regard WIETA as an important site of struggle for fair labour practices. It has the potential to contribute to industrial peace due to the fact that its focus areas cover areas that are currently the cause of many conflicts and disputes”.

Dawid De Wee attained his BTech in Management at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012 and is completing his B.COM degree in Law (LLB) at the University of South Africa.

He is also involved in Ministry and is the Head of the Holy Pentecost Church of South Africa. Being a proud activist, he is also the General secretary of Society Development Trade Union.

Passionate Trade Unionist: a firm proponent of accountability and transparency, comrade Zolani cut his political teeth within the labour movement at a very young age when he worked at a fish canning factory in Laaiplek.

He obtained his certificate in Organisional Skills Development from the University of the Western Cape where he specialised in Theory of Political Economy, Research and Conducting Negotiations. He also obtained a certificate in Management and Communications Skills from PMI Production Management Institute of Southern Africa.

Zolani served in several capacities within FAWU, from Provincial Organiser to a National Fishing Sector Coordinator. He later became the Western Cape Provincial Secretary in October 2021 and a member of the Consultative Advisory Forum for Marine Living Resources (CAFMLR) to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment. He is also the Deputy Chairperson of the National Bargaining Council for the Fishing Industry. A reputable labour practitioner specialising in resolving labour disputes.

Surina started her career in the wine industry after completing her studies at the University of Stellenbosch in 2006. Thereafter she worked at Ashton and Goudini cellars as a wine maker.
She has then moved to UniWines Vineyard as a QA Manager for almost seven years.
At present she is the QA Manager for De Wet Wine Cellar and assists with Wine Training SA with the presentation of their various courses.

Christo is an agricultural economist by profession with more than 25 years across various industries including the wine industry, banking and private companies. He is the Manager : Wine Cellars at VinPro.
“I am committed to furthering the objectives of WIETA by acting fairly and co-operatively and in the best interests of the association and its members”.

Levona has been working in the NGO sector for 24 years, serving people with disabilities and runs a social enterprise called LevonasWorld. She has attained qualifications in counselling and in NGO Management.
She manages an organization called Arise and Shine to assist individuals with disabilities and currently serves as a member of the VPUU Safe Node committee and contributed to the development of the Community Action Plan for communities ridden with gangsterism. She also serves as a member of the Drakenstein Disability Forum and is instrumental in the accredited training of people with disabilities within the Plant production, Customer Care and Tourism space. Levona also contributed to the National AIDS strategic plan’s fight against the stigma and discrimination of people with disabilities and living with HIV/AIDS and TB. She held the chair in MSAT (Multi-Sectorial Action Team) with the Health Fraternity on HIV and AIDS programs in the Cape Winelands

Albertus is the current CEO for Badsberg Cellar. The focus on sustainability and ethical trade is core to Badsberg’s strategy and also in the day-to-day operational environment. He was previously the Production Manager at Perdeberg Cellar for seventeen years.

“I believe I can make a positive contribution on the WIETA board due to my great exposure and knowledge of the foreign market. The importance of WIETA as a guarantee to the foreign buyers that our producers and industry pursue ethical trade is of core importance. However, it is also important that it is a sustainable environment for the producer and that there is a balance between expectations and what is actually achievable. I believe with the right attitude and cooperation from all parties, the common goal will be achieved.”