Sibusiso Mthembu Keeps The Operation Moving
Sibusiso Mthembu leads EMB Designs from the Durban North base with a clear focus on service, accuracy and turnaround times that suit local businesses. Since 2008 he has shaped the way the team handles embroidery and print work for clients across Umhlanga, Westville, Pinetown and Ballito, with an eye on practical details like stock counts, finish quality and delivery timing.
He is hands on with quotations, job planning and client requirements, especially when orders need to move quickly or cover a mix of golf shirts, caps and corporate wear. In a region where power cuts, humidity and tight school calendars can affect production, Sibusiso keeps the operation steady and the communication straight forward.
- Oversees order scheduling and client handling
- Checks that artwork, sizing and branding notes are correct before production
- Supports rush orders, bulk packs and regular repeat jobs
Nokuthula Dlamini Manages Production With Care
Nokuthula Dlamini leads production on the floor, making sure each run follows the right sequence from prep to final packing. She works closely with the embroidery, print and finishing teams so that every batch lands where it should, whether that is a staff uniform order for Mount Edgecombe or promo items going out to a school in Hillcrest.
Her strength is consistency. She keeps an eye on thread matching, press settings, garment handling and quality checks, which matters when customers want branded clothing that looks sharp after repeated wear and washing. Nokuthula also helps the team stay organised when multiple jobs arrive on the same day, and she knows how to keep things moving without skipping the small details.
- Schedules work through the production area
- Checks garment readiness and finish quality
- Supports sample runs and repeat orders
Jason Naidoo Handles Digitising In House
Jason Naidoo takes care of digitising, turning logos and artwork into stitch files that work properly on caps, shirts and jackets. This stage makes a real difference to the final result, because clean digitising helps the embroidery sit neatly, hold its shape and read well on different fabrics. Jason handles that work from the Durban North base, which keeps approvals and changes moving quickly.
He is used to cleaning up supplied artwork, checking line thickness and adjusting files for small or detailed branding. When a client needs a sample run or a quick correction, Jason can adapt the file without the long delay of sending work out elsewhere. That is useful for schools, clubs and business teams who need items ready for meetings, sports days or events on a tight timetable.
- Prepares artwork for embroidery and print
- Checks logo clarity, stitch count and placement
- Supports artwork checks and sample approvals
Anele Khumalo Guides Clients Through The Order
Anele Khumalo is often the first voice clients hear when they send an enquiry through the contact page. She listens carefully to what the order needs to do, whether it is embroidered golf shirts for a company in La Lucia, caps for a club in Ballito or uniform packs for a school in Westville. Her job is to make sure the brief is clear before production starts, which saves time later.
She works through quantities, garment types, branding methods and delivery needs, then helps match the right service to the job. Anele is also practical about turnaround times and will flag when a rush order is possible, or when a sample run would be the safer option. That sort of guidance keeps projects moving with fewer surprises.
- Handles enquiries and quotes
- Confirms garment types, sizes and branding methods
- Assists with bulk orders, rush work and uniform packs
Priya Govender Runs The Print Room
Priya Govender leads the print room and keeps screen printing, heat press printing and promo item branding running to the right standard. She knows how to balance detail and speed, which is important when a client needs a mix of branded shirts, caps and giveaway items in the same week. Her work helps the final product stay clean, legible and practical for everyday use.
Priya keeps the press area organised and pays attention to finish, alignment and consistency across larger batches. When the weather turns humid or orders come in after load shedding interruptions, she plans the sequence carefully so the output stays reliable. It is steady work, and she handles it with a calm, methodical approach.
- Manages screen printing and heat press work
- Checks alignment and finish on branded items
- Supports promo item printing and repeat production
Morne van Zyl Keeps Packing And Delivery On Track
Morne van Zyl handles dispatch, packing and delivery coordination, which is the last step before an order reaches the client. He makes sure items are counted, folded, labelled and packed properly, whether the job is going to Durban North, Pinetown or further up to Ballito. That part of the process matters more than people think, because a missing size or mixed up box can hold up a whole team.
He also keeps delivery timing realistic and works with the rest of the team to get orders out in good order, even when several jobs are leaving on the same day. Morne’s focus is practical and detail driven, with enough flexibility to manage bulk packs, school orders and rush jobs without confusion.
- Packs orders carefully for collection or delivery
- Checks quantities, sizes and labelling before dispatch
- Coordinates delivery timing with the production schedule