Business Description

BJ Gamazine Trading cc is an exhilarating family owned business venture.

This business started in the year 2005 by two matured entrepreneurs named Mr. Boy John Mokoena and Mrs. Eunice Ntombikayise Mokoena. The couple have identified and further created the need for quality wall and ceiling coating, and they are stepping forward to make a great impact by meeting the painting needs of their clients.

The company vision is to become the best manufacture and service provider of wall and ceiling material around South Africa and neighboring countries like Swaziland and Mozambique as more people are in need of this attractive mixture of Gammazine and Glamour Coating available in all colours.

The company market has recently expanded as their now selling abroad to Senegal and Guinea.

BJ Gamazine Trading CC is an all surface treatment company specialising in the application of Gammazenith Silica Sand coatings, which are as versatile as paint and because they cover in one coat, price in the long term is extremely competitive. They are pre-coloured and this, together with their long life characteristics, dispenses with the cumbersome and costly practice of regular repainting.

These coatings have been widely used by architects because they are merciful to uneven concrete surfaces, ensure even colour distribution, and are aesthetically pleasing and maintenance free. Its main products are Glama Coat , Gama Coat, Brick Coat, Sealer Coat, Elasti-Coat, Salt & Damp Coat and the Undercoat Primer. Other benefits include their ability to conceal blemishes in off-shutter concrete, good adhesion properties and ease of application. All our products are waterproof, all has elasticity qualities, except the Sealer Coat which becomes hard as stone and is absorbed into the surface.

It is registered under the close corporations Act, 1984 (No. 69 of 1984), as amended up to and including the Corporate Laws Amendment Act, 2006 (24 of 2006). CK no: 2005/095582/23.

The business is owner managed, thus commitment from the owners side is assured. The owners dedicate 100% of their time in the operation of the business. This also guarantees proper supervision on the workforce.

Mr. B J Mokoena has imported the wall painting skills from Malawi where he received training and returned to South Africa to start the business. This provides strength to the business since these skills are not easily attainable.

Mr. B J Mokoena also provides training to his employees, thus lead to less training cost and ensures the delivery of quality services to customers. Therefore, it can be said that the business has qualified employees at this stage to carry out the duties in the business since the trainer is also involved in the production process.

The business has been successful operating since July 2005. Therefore it has created itself a strong reputation (good image) in which competitors would encounter difficulties to beat.

The business portrays a strong credit record which spells success on future ventures.

BJ Gamazine Trading cc is an established business that manufactures different types of wall coating materials. It also applies the wall and ceiling coating at a reasonable price.

The target market for this business: the general public, building constractors, outlet or Distribution businesses, architects and government related projects.

The business currently employs a team of 26 employees, which is inclusive of both the administration and the production department. It has recently introduced eight independant Distributors, each employing ten people each.

A full time staff of twenty-six people has been employed to perform the labour duties which entail mixing, coating, decorating and installation. Due to the rapid demand of Gama Coat and Glama Coat and their colour fastness, waterproof and elasticity properties, combined with the extreme durability, the product is as competative if not more that others in the same industry.