About
Cashbuild is the largest retailer of building materials and associated products, selling directly to cash-paying customers through its 318 (and growing) stores in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini and Malawi. Cashbuild, which employs 6 046 people, comprises Cashbuild Limited and the operating subsidiaries registered in the abovementioned countries. Cashbuild is the first choice retailer in its chosen field in all the regions in which it operates. It achieves this by carrying a focused, in-depth, quality product range at the most competitive prices to meet the needs of the local market for homebuilders, home improvers, contractors, farmers, traders and any persons wanting to purchase our quality building materials for cash.
Cashbuild shares have been listed on the JSE Securities Exchange since 1986.
Vision
Our vision is to be the preferred retailer
and integrated supplier of building materials, associated products and
services across all market segments in selected countries.
Mission
We are the preferred retailer and integrated supplier of building materials, associated products and services, through chosen brands, across all market segments in selected countries.
We conduct business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner and continuously seek to maximise returns to all our stakeholders through:
- Our ability to understand our customers and markets, which enables us to offer a focused range of products and services suited to the specific needs of each of these markets;
- Our mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers, substantial buying power and ability to control costs, which enables us to offer quality, best value products and services at convenient locations, to all our customers;
- Our progressive human resources practices, which promote a challenging and productive working environment and ensures that all our people develop to their fullest potential and are recognised and rewarded for outstanding performance;
- Improving the lives of people where we trade, by providing best value products and
services, offering employment opportunities, promoting enterprise development and supporting
selected community projects;
Values
- We follow through to be successful.
- We strive to do it right first time, every time.
- We aim to deliver exceptional service and total customer satisfaction.
- We take pride in what we do and show respect and honesty in all our dealings.
- We empower, recognize and reward our people.
- We manage and improve our business through The Cashbuild Way.
Our People
WF de Jager
Chief Executive
CA (SA)
Nov 30, 2004
Completed his board exam in 1994 and completed his articles with PwC. On 1 December 2004 he joined Cashbuild as the Financial Director, with 10 years working experience specifically in the retail sector. On 1 March 2011 he was appointed as the Marketing and Procurement Director. On 1 March 2012 he was appointed as the Chief Executive.
Our People
AE Prowse
Financial Director
CA (SA)
Feb 28, 2011
Completed his board exam in 1990 and completed his articles at Deloitte and Touche. He gained experience in various industries prior to joining Cashbuild as the Financial Controller in June 2005. On 1 March 2011 he was appointed as the Financial Director.
Our People
SA Thoresson
Operations Director
Mar 26, 2007
Has 24 years retail operations experience, Fifteen years operating in the neighbouring countries and joined Cashbuild in August 2005. He was appointed Operations Director on 27 March 2007.
Our People
W van Aswegen
Commercial and Marketing Director
CA (SA)
Apr 1, 2018
Has been appointed to the board as executive director responsible for Commercial and Marketing, with effect from 2 April 2018. He obtained his CA(SA) qualification in 1994 and completed his articles with PwC. Wimpie joined Cashbuild in April 2008 and has been responsible for various functions, with the last 6 years as Procurement Executive.
Our commitment
Quality and dependable customer service
- Lowest prices guaranteed every day. If you find the same item cheaper and in stock somewhere, we will refund you the difference.
- All our advertised lines are always in stock. If you find that any of our advertised lines are not in stock we will obtain it for you within 48 hours and reduce the advertised price by 20% (except bricks).
- We have a dependable delivery service. Cashbuild brings quality building materials to the community.
Training and Development
Cashbuild's training and development initiatives ensures that all employees are trained for their current job as well as developing potential for future growth and personal development, thus allowing for continued employability in an ever changing world. The training and development strategy is based on a tiered approach allowing for career path planning and growth.
Recognition and Awards
Cashbuild is dedicated to the growth and advancement of its staff and promotes self-drive and proactivity. A commendable job is acknowledged and outstanding achievements are duly rewarded. Colleagues nominate employees for the prestigious "Employee of the Month" accolade at every store. Remarkable individual performance is acknowledged at the yearly Hall of Fame Banquet, where nominees are selected by a committee elected for this purpose. Employees are given bonuses for their exceptional performances.
Why work at Cashbuild
One exceptional performer looking for another, join our winning team. We have consistently grown revenue and operating profit, and we won't be slowing down.
Cashbuild is Southern Africa's leading retailer of mass building materials, home improvement and related products. With 318 stores (and growing) in South Africa and neighbouring countries offering fantastic career growth opportunities for dynamic, result-orientated operational and support office staff. Cashbuild is recognised as a 'Best Company to work for'
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