OCS Group
Hi, I'm Bertus and it's a pleasure to share our story.
2007
In Bloemfontein South Africa, the first ProCell was born. I recall spending all of my $7500 savings and thankfully that store still operates today, repairing phones and selling related electronics.
Students
Training many technicians to ensure the best quality repairs. Mr Jim Mahoney has been a wonderful teacher over the years and we are honoured for our training centre to carry his name.
Training Centre
To open more stores we had to train more technicians and the training centre was born.
With good growth and more branches it was time to start importing our own goods.
2011
This was our first import, a good old Samsung J750 charger, they sold very well!
2018
Our new warehouse is completed to keep up with growing imports.
All work no play
More space to enjoy, but soon it is time for a bigger warehouse.
2021 Going Online
A new world opened up for us once we started selling online.
Sourcing
Expanding to new categories meant new suppliers and we have had a good experience buying from Alibaba and Global Sources.
OEM
Over the years we have added to a growing list of in house OEM brands.
2024 Amazon
Amazon South Africa launched in February 2024, with some good sales since then, we see a bright future.
Strategy
After learning some hard lessons our refined strategy is paying off and we are breaking records each month.
Our team
We could not achieve anything without great people!
Sorren Munks
Joining us shortly before our e-commerce journey, Sorren has been central to our success and continues driving growth. Sorren and his beautiful wife Jess.
Zoe Zhang
Our most trusted procurement partner for many years, ensuring quality and smooth logistics from China, we consider her a valuable member of our team!
Our strength
Understanding all the challenges of business in South Africa, we have built capacity to source and distribute goods safely and efficiently. Our customers win because we work hard to ensure there is no wastage of time or money.
What the future holds...
Continuing with our strategy we will sample-test-repeat and grow our offering.
Develop a new retail store brand beyond ProCell for a mix of other products.
Understand each supplier's special skills to compete well in our market.
Can we offer services in South Africa to our suppliers?
Start exports to rest of Africa.