Shumani Industrial Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Marius Booyens as National Operations Manager, effective 1 June 2025. Marius brings with him nearly two decades of experience in the material handling, logistics, and crane industries, both mobile and overhead.
His impressive career includes 14 years at Toyota Material Handling, where he held multiple senior positions and concluded his tenure as General Manager for the Gauteng Region. Most recently, Marius served as Managing Director at Dosco Precision Hydraulics, a division of Hudaco Trading.
Throughout his career, Marius has been instrumental in driving operational efficiency, increasing profitability, and cultivating cohesive, high-performance teams. He is well known for implementing systems and processes that deliver measurable results and long-term value, with a strong focus on strategic leadership and customer-centric service delivery.
Commenting on his appointment, Marius said: “I am excited to join a powerhouse like Shumani and look forward to taking the company to the next level of operational excellence and customer service. With our exceptional team, national footprint, and extensive fleet capabilities, I am confident we will continue to set new benchmarks in the industry.”
Shumani, a key player in the industrial and construction equipment space for over a decade, boasts the largest rental fleet of port handling equipment in South Africa. The company is the exclusive importer and dealer of its own Bheka Forklift and warehouse equipment brand and is known for its price competitiveness, reliability, and commitment to service excellence.
As part of the Bud Group, Shumani has access to extensive technical expertise and financial backing, allowing it to supply complex equipment and support large-scale projects. With over 100 technicians, many based on-site with clients, and a 24/7/365 support model, Shumani achieves up to 98% uptime on customer fleets.
Marius’s appointment signals Shumani’s continued commitment to operational leadership and delivering world-class service to its growing customer base across South Africa. “We welcome Marius to the team and look forward to the value he will bring to Shumani’s next chapter of growth,” concludes MD Victor Nemukula.
