The Homefront November Issue by weylandtshome

THE HOME FRONT November Edition 2022

NOVEMBER ISSUE “Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.” ― Paulo Coelho November is the highest sales target month of the year and in order to deliver on this we all need very clear focus and teamwork. Best of luck to all sales consultants, DC and delivery teams, who face tremendous challenges at this time of the year. Targets are high with massive receiving and delivery volumes of product. The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed. As a team, we need to work together to achieve as a brand and sign this year off as the strongest one yet. Always remember, your focus determines your reality.

CAPE TOWN

HEAD O FAREW

OFFICE WELL

FAREWELL To celebrate the many wins, losses and lessons over the past five years, we bid farewell to the Cape Town Head Office on 27 October. The event included moreish canapés from Sababa (a favourite) and flowing Maison wine. Homeware buying, marketing, studio/furniture buying and visual merchandising will be based at the Green Point showroom, while finance, human resources, purchasing and IT will be at Durbanville. The Distribution Centre will remain in Epping.

THE HEART OF WEYLANDTS

THE FA

A M I LY

MEET OUR JOBURG DC TEAM Get to know the Joburg DC through photos and a video shot by our in-house creatives.

Videographer: Nicola Austin Photographer: Robyn Thompson Stylist: Jemma Dendy Young Director: Courtney Smith

WATC H T H E V I D E O

MEET OUR JOB

BURG DC TEAM

DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Johannesburg DC

EDWIN MASELELE S enior Warehous e S up er v is or I have adopted our director’s passion for business, which has helped me dedicate myself towards Weylandts’ vision. As much as it is more than just furniture, for me it is more than just a job. It’s so educational. B I R T H DAY: 5 N O V E M B E R

L U C KY TS H A N KO M A Recei v ing S up er v is or I’m able to notice if something is not in order i.e. I quickly recognise incorrect stock upon receiving. On weekends, I clean my yard, cut the grass and flowers and water my plants. I also like taking my family to a restaurant for lunch. B I R T H DAY: 5 A P R I L

VUSI ZULU D r i ver As a driver, I’m focused on my duties. I give all of my focus to the road as I have been driving for Weylandts for many years and maintain an accident free record. Giving the best service to our customers is one of the key aspects of my life. B I R T H D AY: 14 A U G U S T

K H AT H U TS H E LO SINTHUMULE G eneral A s sis t ance In all the things I do, I seek excellence. I keep a good attitude at all times, no matter what the cost might be. My dream is to venture into market gardening and supply local markets with fresh vegetables and fruits. B I R T H DAY: 3 S E P T E M B E R

TUMELO TOTSETI D r i ver The one thing I know about myself is that I respect the Weylandts brand. Everywhere I go I represent the brand with dignity and respect. My dream is to give my kids an education and watch them succeed in life. B I R T H D A Y : 11 J U N E

RETHA WESSELS S enior DC S up er v is or B I R T H DAY: 2 J A N UA R Y

MESHAK MUTEPE D r i ver I enjoy everything about being a Weylandts employee. My aim is to be the next young and biggest entrepreneur, just like Chris Weylandt. I want to travel the world, learn about different cultures and create a better future for my family. B I R T H D A Y: 21 N O V E M B E R

A M O S TAW O N E Z V I D r i ver As a driver, I have more than 26 years hands-on experience. What you may not know about me is that I became a civil servant in 1999, as a fully military trained prison officer in the government of Zimbabwe. I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur, so during my spare time I engage in activities that have a profit goal. B I R T H DAY: 26 S E P T E M B E R

WILLIAM M O S W E U N YA N E Rep air A s sis t ance Something people don’t know about my job is that when I deal with a difficult customer, I always remain calm and listen to what the customer wants. My biggest dream is to open a family business where my legacy will live forever, like the company I’m currently working for. B I R T H DAY: 4 S E P T E M B E R

FRANSE MACHETE G eneral A s sis t ance I love my job. I work around people with ambition and vision. On weekends, I enjoy taking my family to the mall, or watching soccer with friends. My biggest dream is to open my own transport company. B I R T H DAY: 24 J U N E

LESOLE MAIME G eneral A s sis t ance My job has taught me a lot since I started working for the company in 2005. I’m able to speak different languages by meeting new people. I love spending time with my family, watching TV, playing music while cleaning my car. B I R T H D AY: 19 S E P T E M B E R

M FA N U K H O N A N KO S I G eneral A s sis t ance I love my job. I enjoy focusing on deliveries and meeting the customers’ demands. I like spending most of my time with my wife and kids. Sometimes I do my garden when I’m bored. I want to buy a car and build my own house for my family. B I R T H DAY: 1 S E P T E M B E R

AIFHELI MASELESELE S canner O p era tor I love Weylandts’ products and I’m so excited to be part of the brand. I enjoy watching movies and soccer in my spare time. I’m an artist; I love art and I’m good at it. I want to be an accredited artist. B I R T H D A Y : 17 S E P T E M B E R

SIMON MOLOI S canner O p era tor I enjoy doing my job to the best of my abilities. I like spending time with my friends, playing card games and having a few drinks. My dream is to have a successful company that will employ people in my community to fight against poverty and crime. B I R T H DAY: 4 M AY

P H U M U D ZO B O LO KO G eneral A s sis t ance As a general worker, I’ve learnt that I’m part of the chain that drives this business forward, by giving the best possible service to the customer. I dream of improving South Africa’s infrastructure and making it a better country to live in. B I R T H D AY: 13 N O V E M B E R

MARVELOUS MDLULI G eneral A s sis t ance I wish to see myself holding a skilled personnel position within Weylandts. I’m currently working on acquiring a driver’s licence and also studying a course in line with Weylandts’ operations. I hope to be promoted to inventory, routing or any clerical position. B I R T H DAY: 3 A P R I L

HARRY MPE G eneral A s sis t ance I have huge respect for different people and cultures. I like watching TV and going to church. I have a dream of becoming a Weylandts driver. I’d love to visit Cape Town one day. B I R T H DAY: 7 N O V E M B E R

RONELL SMITH Admin and Inventor y Cont roller At Weylandts I’m able to adjust and learn daily. I’m in a productive mindset given the workload involved. I need to solve problems on a daily basis and work closely with my colleagues. I love spending time with God and being with my friends, making clothes and listening to music. B I R T H D AY: 13 O C T O B E R

CLEMENT MALULEKE G eneral A s sis t ance I always keep focused on my work and aim to give the company the best of my abilities. Mostly I like spending time with my family. In 10 years time, I would like to see myself having my own taxi business. B I R T H DAY: 1 A U G U S T

ZACHARIA M A S E KOA M E N G

My job requires that I pay attention to detail. The most important thing is making sure you’re on time when doing deliveries to customers. My dream is to own a logistics company or become a taxi owner, to build a better future and ensure financial security for my family. B I R T H D AY: 13 F E B R U A R Y

NEW TO THE FAMILY Meet some of our new faces. Welcome to the family!

L I S A WA L L AC E

BUNTU ZWELIBANZI

S r C o p y w r i t e r/ M a r k e t i n g , HO Green Point

Barista, Retail, Por t Elizabeth

NCUMISA KUBUKELI

ZO L I SWA M AT Y E N I

S e n i o r M e rc h a n d i s e P l a n n e r, HO Green Point

C l e a n e r, D C C a p e Tow n

K AY - L E I G H M E I ST R E

PERTUNIA MOHODI

H o m ewa re C o o rd i n a t o r, HO Green Point

C l e a n e r, Four ways

URSULA WILLIAMS

M O N I C A WA P H I

C l e a n e r, Four ways

C l e a n e r, Durbanville

MEMORY MKWEBU

M I L I SWA STO F I L E

C l e a n e r, Kramer ville

C l e a n e r, Green Point

W I L S O N M A ZO K WA N A

EVETTE SEPTEMBER

General Assitant, D C C a p e Tow n

H o u s e ke e p i n g C o o rd i n a t o r, D C C a p e Tow n

NONTUTHUZELO RONDO

T H O Z A M A K ATA

C l e a n e r, Durbanville

C l e a n e r, Knysna

JACOBETH MOHUBE

ST E P H I N A M O SW E T E

C l e a n e r, Brooklyn

C l e a n e r, Kramer ville

MPHUMI MNISI

BONGIE MBAMBALALA

C l e a n e r, Bedfordview

C l e a n e r, D C C a p e Tow n

FUNDI PIKININI

R AYM O N D M U N Y O R O

C l e a n e r, Greenpoint

Barista, Green Point

N YA K A L LO M A K H E L E Ta l e n t D eve l o p m e n t C o ns u l t a n t , Durbanville

R E F E R A F R I E N D A N D G E T R E WA R D E D Keep a regular eye on the vacancies page on our website to see which positions we are looking to fill at head office or in sales. If you refer a successful candidate, and they pass the probation period, you’ll receive a recruitment bonus. RE TAIL Sales Consultant R 5,000

HEAD OFFICE R 5,000

VM, point of sale R 3,500 Basement R750 Payment of the recruitment bonus will be made upon successful completion and sign-off of the probation period (thee or six months, depending on the level of the position). Hiring/line managers will not be eligible for the recruitment bonus. The number of referrals you can make is unlimited, but please make sure that your friend: 1. Meets all job requirements and 2. Is interested in the job opportunity before referring them to us. Weylandts reserves the right to review and amend the recruitment bonus policy at any stage.

REFER A FRIEND

B R I N G I N G S PAC E S TO L I F E

WEYLAND

DTST U D I O

I N T R O D U C I N G T R E E TO P S A PA R T M E N T Weylandtstudio added the final touches to a clean, standard fit-out apartment in Johannesburg; a sophisticated space with a moody aesthetic that oozes modernity. This project included the creation of a bespoke bar, two fireplaces, built-in TV units and headboards, as well as window treatments, feature lighting, and an integrated office and shelving area. The custom-designed joinery is the project’s hero piece, adding function and value to the decor scheme. A full installation from start to finish, Treetops features majority Weylandts’ furniture, in-house styling and accent pieces from local artists.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

RET

AIL

R E TA I L AWA R D S

THE ALCHEMY ACCOLADES 2022 - 2023

Alchemy - a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination.

Want to know who’s getting closer to walking away with one of three dream holidays next year? Have a look at our Alchemy Awards leaderboard to see which of your colleagues are going for gold. We’ve got the Alchemist and Apprentice leaders, as well as a monthly leaderboard to show you who performed best last month.

THE ALCHEMY ACCOLADES

LEADER BOARD Which one of our sales consultants is heading on a two-week international getaway in 2023? The score board will be updated monthly to keep track of who’s leading this exciting Weylandts incentive.

Antoinette Mokone, Hayley Nemaenzhe, Desi Naidoo, Taryn Schmidt & Asanda Rini JHB Retail.

ALCHEMIST TOP 20 OVERALL 01

ROZANNE MARAIS

5 9 3 . 01

MARK BELL

5 8 2 .15

HALEY PAY TEN

553.85

BIANCA RABE

549.38

TARYN SCHMIDT

546.82

BENNET KOEN

5 4 0 . 41

LAUREN PAXTON

538.09

PHINDI MNISI

5 3 3 . 31

DESI NAIDOO

529.95

CHARNE DEWIT

529.60

SVEN FOWLER

528.88

LAUREN VAN NIEKERK

525.50

TIM HAMBIDGE

5 2 0 .19

CHRISTELLE WAIT

519 . 6 5

VINCENT HORNE

517. 8 9

ANTOINETTE MOKONE

513 . 7 8

ZANIA HARTMAN

513 .14

NATALIE MURUGASS

512 . 7 9

KIRSTEN STOKES

512 . 3 9

PIETER VON WIELLIGH

5 11 . 0 5

T H E L E A D E R B OA R D WAS L AST U P D AT E D O N : 31 O C TO B E R 2 022

TO P 10 I N O C TO B E R 01

MARK BELL

106.88

ROZANNE MARAIS

104.62

HALEY PAY TEN

104.55

PIETER VON WIELLIGH

102.90

BIANCA RABE

96.90

TARYN SCHMIDT

93.26

PHINDI MNISI

9 3 .17

LAUREN VAN NIEKERK

9 3 .16

TIM HAMBIDGE

92.43

LAUREN PAXTON

92.32

APPRENTICE TOP 5 01

JASMIENA BABOO

9 6 .14

TRACY HOLMES

87. 6 0

JASON VORSTER

85.70

LISA NYONI

82.43

HAYLEY NEMAENZHE

7 7. 8 0

BONUS POINTS

OCT WINNER

HALEY PAY TEN (DURBANVILLE) CATEGORY: CONVERSION OF QUOTE TO INVOICE N U M B E R O F P O I N T S A W A R D E D : 10

THE ALCHEMY ACCOLADES

EARN BONUS POINTS IN NOVEMBER November bonus point category: Straight shoot-out! This month we’re keeping it simple, the consultant with the highest target achievement WINS! Example: Consultant A’s target is R890,000 and their sales R890,000 therefore target achievement is 100% Consultant B’s target is R1,200,000 and their sales R1,500,000 therefore target achievement is 125% Consultant B has the highest target achievement and wins the 10 bonus points

Chris Weylandt

THE ALCHEMY ACCOLADES

IT COULD BE YOU Every time you offer your customers top-quality service, introduce a new client to our products or make a great sale, you’re one step closer to being The Alchemist. Let’s have fun as we go for gold!

O U R U N I Q U E ST Y L E

VISU MERCHAN

UAL NDISING

S U M M E R STO R E R E VA M P BOLD DESIGN WITH SOUL

We broke the back of our summer revamp 2022 and the stores look beautiful and inspirational. To get to this point requires physical hard work, dedication, long hours, perseverance and sometimes blood, sweat and tears. With a focus on sustainability and longevity, artist Petra Maierhofer reimagined our thatch installations at the entrance to the Green Point, Fourways and Brooklyn stores, by burning into the existing straw. The vision was all Sonja du Plessis’, our Group Visual Merchandiser, who wanted to repurpose the thatch used in the stores’ decor and bring the installation to light – literally. Inspired by the Dutch tradition of vertical thatching, Sonja’s thought process was to use the natural element of thatch and create something never seen in South Africa before. “Groundbreaking,” she reflects. “The epitome of Weylandts.”

Over and above being visually appealing, the natural straw emits a familial scent symbolic of fire-side chatter and holiday nostalgia. This creates a powerful, immersive experience; it’s more than just furniture. We have such an amazing creative team of VMs all over the country. It’s always a pleasure to work with each one individually during the many hours of travel and revamp. The basement team is a key element in pulling off the updates; we could never do it without them. It takes hours of standing on step ladders, hanging lights, measuring walls and spaces, supporting art and caring for very heavy furniture pieces. They work relentlessly hard behind-the-scenes – very few people know what it takes to make Weylandts look so beautiful. And yet they make it look so effortless.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

HOME

WARE

A LETTER FROM INDIA The homeware buying team returned to the IHGF Delhi Fair from 14–18 October for the first time since the outbreak of COVID. Representing the integrity, style and beauty of Indian culture, and celebrating a heritage steeped in history, the fair honours the generations of artisans who have shaped the country’s craftsmanship. It

WHERE NATURE IS AT THE FOREFRONT took four days to traverse the fair, housed at the India Expo Centre in Delhi, and featured a plethora of diverse raw materials and design influences. The fair exhibited over 2,000 new product expressions and more than 300 design developments across 14 product categories; a one-stop sourcing destination for design professionals. Themes of the fair included a profusion of terracotta, ceramics, earthy materials and natural fibres like wool, cotton, hemp and jute. Steering away from loud pops of colour and hard lines, it featured organic shapes and celebrated the beauty of nature. Weylandts has been attending the fair for the last 16+ years. Not only was it stimulating for us to return, but our return was well-received from exhibitors. The level of wares has stepped up since our last trip and the growth in India itself is encouraging. We rekindled existing relationships and found new suppliers to add variance to our range and product selection. You can look forward to seeing new ranges and collections in the new year.

H A P P Y D I WA L I To those who celebrated, a very happy Diwali to you and your family. May the year bring more happiness and prosperity to your life. ABOUT DIWALI Diwali, Dewali, Deepavali, or Divali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu religious festival and one of the most important festivals within Hinduism. It generally lasts five days, and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashwayuja and Kartika. This year, Diwali fell on October 24.

H OW W E S H A R E O U R STO R I E S

MARKE

ETING

BEHIND THE SCENES OF OUR LIGHTING SHOOT INSPIRED BY NATURE

Bakoven was home to our new lighting collection, which launched officially on 27 October. The range includes the Atlantis, Core, Hive, Spiral and Peanut pendant lights, all handwoven using wire and natural materials. More than just a light, the collection features conversational works of art, where craftsmanship is celebrated. The day was hot, windy, and the crew had to fight against the elements. The team had hoped for an overcast day but were given bright sunshine – not ideal. The physicality of the rocks also put the team to the test. Bakoven’s rocks evoked texture and depth of field, and the elemental nature of the location highlighted the materiality of the range, enamouring the look, feel and detail of each pendant. We brought their essence to life, using the many textures and grooves of the ocean shore as impetus.

R E M I N I S C E N T O F T H E VA R I AT I O N A N D C O N TO U R S F O U N D I N N AT U R E , E AC H P I E C E R E F L E C TS A U N I Q U E PAT T E R N A N D D E L I C A T E L U M I N O S I T Y.

DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NOVEMBER MARKETING CALENDAR SUN

MON

TUE

9 BRASS SCULPTURES SOCIAL

16 HIGH DESIGN LIGHTING SOCIAL

GAUCHO, DIRECTOR & SLING CHAIRS MAILER & SOCIAL

SALE / PROMOTIONS

EVENTS

H OM E WA R E

THU

FRI

SAT

4 S C A T T E R S L E S S 15 % MAILER & SOCIAL

I N - STO R E R E VA M P CONTENT

STUDIO TREETOPS CONTENT REVEAL

T E A K CO CO & J AVA R A N G E MAILER & SOCIAL

26 B L A C K F R I D AY MAILER & SOCIAL

B L A C K F R I D AY S H O P P I N G D AY I N S T O R E

WEYLANDTSTUDIO

FURNITURE

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS AND S O C I A L M E D I A C A M PA I G N S F O R N OV E M B E R

H O M E WA R E

S C A T T E R S L E S S 15 %

SCULPTURES

The sale on scatters is running 4–18 November

Adding character to coffee tables, desks and

and features our Mercury, Neptune, Pluto and

bookshelves, our much-loved modern brass

Hydra ranges.

sculptures are back in stock.

R E VA M P

ST U D I O

TREETOPS

With a focus on sustainability and longevity, straw, thatch

Highlighting Weylandtstudio’s recent completion of

and tumbleweeds have been used to create texture and

a modern, standard fit-out apartment in Houghton,

contrast in the showrooms, complementing the many

Johannesburg.

new ranges.

UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS AND S O C I A L M E D I A C A M PA I G N S F O R N OV E M B E R

H O M E WA R E

FURNITURE

LIGHTING

TEAK COLLECTION

Handcrafted in India, the Kuressia, Mallee, Aladdin

Our new teak collection – Coco and Java –

and Curessia are handwoven in wire and focus on

centres around high-end design, craftsmanship

organic, oversized shapes in golden hues.

and materiality. The campaign will launch a catalogue, shot on location in Wellington, to highlight the back story of this iconic range.

FURNITURE

H O M E WA R E & F U R N I T U R E

L E AT H E R C H A I R S

B L A C K F R I D AY S A L E

The Gaucho, Sling and Director chairs blend

We’re leveraging Black Friday to drive AOS sales.

versatility with comfort. S hot on location at

On 26 November, customers are invited to an in-

Theewaterskloof Dam, this conceptual campaign

store shopping experience with live music and

is the next phase in our storytelling crusade, and

Maison wine flowing.

highlights how the Namibian landscape has influenced our ranges.