The Face Behind Ostrich & Leather Trading (Pty) Ltd

Ostrich & Leather Trading was founded in January 1998 when it opened its doors for business.

Mr. Marius Greeff was born and raised in Oudtshoorn, a small country town in the heart of the Klein Karoo (Little Karoo), South Africa. He started his career as a teacher, but left this occupation to become a farmer.  He served on the board of directors of the Klein Karoo Koöperasie (Little Karoo Co-operation) and later became the first chairman of the Ostrich Producers Association in South Africa.

This former farmer met with great setbacks as a result of floods and pests among the ostriches and accordingly had to leave farming.  He then, out of necessity, started the Ostrich & Leather Trading (Pty) Ltd.

Mr. Greeff’s objective for this company was to strive to provide top quality products and service to his customers.  The excellent quality of the company’s products proves how successfully this goal has been achieved.  The efficient service and regular new leather products placed on the market makes Ostrich & Leather Trading unique. The business has grown from strength to strength since its inception and provides work opportunities for 13 employees.

Mr. Greeff has proven to be an industrious person who does not get discouraged and uses failures as lessons learnt.  He believes in what he does with vigour.

Stay safe, until next week …..

Sharon