History

SkyVines was established in 2005 by Francois Brink to assist businesses with implementation of Risk Management Solutions and maintenance of compliance against legislation and industry standards. Francois studied viticulture at Elsenburg and have farmed for 6 years before starting Skyvines.

The vision is for Skyvines is to be the preferred business improvement consultants that develop, implement and maintain risk management strategies based on legal requirements and leading industry standards – ultimately ensuring compliance and providing market access.

Skyvines will always be guided by ethical behavior which is in line with the company values to ensure its vision is fulfilled. As experts in the field of compliance we will further ensure that we remain relevant and leaders in our field with the way in which we apply our skills, knowledge and experience to the benefit of our clients. We are a service that ensure business systems is improved and more efficient through compliance both locally and internationally.

Our message to our customer will always be to see the benefit of compliance in a way that in cases where it is a legal requirement, we have to optimize the requirement to the benefit of the business and where it addresses a specific risk or marker requirement it have a benefit of marker access or alternatively managing a lower risk business. Our multi-standard strategies help them manage compliance more efficiently.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • Olivia van der Merwe
    Since 2018 Skyvines has assisted me in developing a unique Quality Management System for both my farming company as well as my packhouse, and currently assist me with all the required export audits we have to comply with.  They are an excellent team, equipped with exceptional knowledge and auditing skills and are currently an indispensable part of my Management team.
    Olivia van der Merwe
    Olympus Fruit Packers
  • Andre Nel
    I have had the opportunity to work with Skyvines on numerous projects in the last couple of years, from compiling an audit system for pallet suppliers to compiling SOP’s for managing Covid-19 in primary production and packhouses. None of this was their core service offering, but their knowledge, adaptability and  innovation in a system structuring and compliance environment, made them the ideal partner in these projects. The industry wide adoption of their SOP’s and the Skyvines clients audit and compliance successes, are sufficient prove of their value as a long term partner in our business.
    Andre Nel
    Goede Hoop Sitrus
  • Dan Swart
    With multiple yearly accreditations to comply with, you need the right Management System to ensure that your business adheres to world-class standards. Skyvines not only implemented this management system, but help to ensure that Bosman Adama is audit-ready 365 days a year.
    Dan Swart
    Bosman Adama
  • Stiaan Engelbrecht
    For the last 3 years Skyvines has become more than a service provider for the Everseason group, we see them as an essential partner in our business. Food safety and compliance to different Supermarket standards is always up to date and response time on any queries is brilliant. Skyvines involvement at our facilities has lifted our game to a next level and we are very proud to be associated with their standard of work.
    Stiaan Engelbrecht
    Everseason

Vision

The vision is for Skyvines is to be the preferred business improvement consultants that develop, implement and maintain risk management strategies based on legal requirements and leading industry standards – ultimately ensuring compliance and providing market access.

Mission

Skyvines will always be guided by ethical behaviour which is in line with the company values to ensure its vision is fulfilled. As experts in the field of compliance we will further ensure that we remain relevant and leaders in our field with the way in which we apply our skills, knowledge and experience to the benefit of our clients. We are a service that ensure business systems is improved and more efficient through compliance both locally and internationally.

The preferred business improvement consultants for the Agricultural and Food Industries.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | REGISTRATIONS

Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) Environmental – Approved trainer and consultant #20140228 203841

Registered GlobalG.A.P Farm Assurer ID # 171755

South Africa Institute of Occupational Safety & Health Technical member (Registration Pending)