Mandla Ndlovu Leads the Workshop and the Standard
Mandla Ndlovu set the tone for MeshMaster in 2008 and still keeps a close eye on the work every day. As Managing Director, he focuses on practical decisions that matter on the floor, from how screens are prepared for repeat use to making sure the team keeps pace with orders from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha. He understands that screen printing depends on consistency, especially when a shop needs the same mesh count and frame size again and again.
His approach is straightforward: know the job, check the detail, and keep the process moving without fuss. In a trade where a slight change in tension or mesh count can affect the print, Mandla values careful hands and clear communication. He works closely with the team so customers get guidance that fits the job, not guesswork.
Ayesha Patel Handles Orders and Keeps the Questions Clear
Ayesha Patel manages sales with a strong focus on practical support. Many customers call with a simple starting point, like artwork type, ink choice or the kind of fabric they are printing on, and Ayesha helps them narrow down the right mesh count and frame setup. She is often the first person to turn a broad request into a workable order.
She also keeps an eye on repeat ordering, which matters to print shops that need consistency from batch to batch. Whether a customer is based in Midrand, the East Rand or further afield, Ayesha makes sure the detail is clear before the order moves into stretching or dispatch. Her style is calm, direct and easy to work with.
- Helps match mesh count to the print job
- Tracks repeat orders for steady production
- Supports customers through the enquiry form process
Thabo Mokoena Shapes the Frames with Care
Thabo Mokoena leads frame stretching and brings a steady hand to the part of the job that needs both tension control and patience. Aluminium frames need the mesh fixed evenly, with proper pull across the surface so the screen stays true during printing. If the tension is uneven, the print can lose detail or shift under pressure, so Thabo works carefully through each step.
He handles new frame stretching, re-stretching and custom frame sizing, making sure the frame suits the mesh and the printing method. He is also alert to the everyday conditions South African print shops deal with, including coastal humidity in places like Durban and the effect of heat on stored screens. A careful stretch at the start helps avoid trouble later.
Lerato Maseko Keeps Customers Updated and Orders Moving
Lerato Maseko manages customer support and plays an important role in keeping communication tidy from first enquiry to final dispatch. She helps customers with screen setup advice, batch screen prep and inspection updates, and makes sure people know what stage their order is at. For a busy print shop, that kind of clarity saves time and prevents hold-ups.
She is often the person who helps organise special requests, such as frame clean prep before re-stretching or a check on whether the screen matches the required count for a particular print run. Lerato keeps the tone practical and the information plain, which is useful when customers are trying to keep production on schedule during load-shedding or a tight turnaround.
- Answers order progress questions clearly
- Helps organise prep, inspection and packing
- Supports customers who need advice before sending work through
Johan van der Merwe Runs Logistics with Local Know-How
Johan van der Merwe supervises logistics, packing and the movement of orders from Germiston to delivery points across Gauteng and beyond. Screen frames need to be packed so they arrive clean and ready for work, not bent or handled badly in transit. Johan pays attention to that detail, especially when orders are heading to busy print shops that need to go straight onto the bench.
He also understands how delivery timing can affect a workshop. A screen that arrives late can hold up a full run, so he keeps dispatch packing organised and practical. From Germiston Supply to Johannesburg Delivery, Pretoria Delivery and further routes to Cape Town and Gqeberha, Johan keeps the flow of goods steady.
Nokuthula Khumalo Checks the Technical Detail Before It Leaves
Nokuthula Khumalo works as Technical Advisor and brings a careful eye to mesh count matching, tension checking and screen inspection. Her role is to make sure the screen is suitable for the print job before it reaches the customer. That can mean checking whether the mesh opens the right detail for finer prints, or whether a frame needs another look before dispatch.
She supports both new and repeat work, which is especially useful when a customer needs the same result across several screens. Nokuthula keeps the advice practical and grounded in what matters on press, including ink flow, stencil detail and the strain a screen may face in daily use. Her attention to detail helps reduce wasted time and unnecessary rework.
Why the Team Matters to Every Screen We Send Out
MeshMaster works best when each person handles their part properly. Mandla guides the business, Ayesha keeps orders clear, Thabo prepares the frames, Lerato supports the customer, Johan gets the work moving, and Nokuthula checks the technical side before dispatch. That combination helps us stay organised across Germiston, the East Rand and delivery routes throughout South Africa.
For customers, that means a practical service built around screen-printing needs rather than general supplier talk. If the job needs a certain mesh count, a re-stretched frame, or advice on how to keep screens performing well in changing weather and workshop conditions, there is someone on the team who can handle it. It is a hands-on business, and the people behind it matter.
- New Frame Stretching and Frame Re-Stretching
- Mesh Count Matching and Tension Checking
- Screen Inspection, Packing and Repeat Order Service