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About Precis

18 years of precision manufacturing excellence from Port Elizabeth, serving industries across Southern Africa and beyond.

PRECIS

Built on Precision, Driven by Innovation

Precis was founded in 2008 in Port Elizabeth's Circular Drive industrial corridor with a single CNC lathe and a commitment to delivering components that exceed expectations.

Over 18 years, we've grown into a full-service manufacturing facility with over 40 skilled professionals, advanced multi-axis machining centres, and a reputation for quality that extends across Southern Africa.

Today, we serve the automotive, mining, energy, defence, and maritime industries — delivering everything from precision-machined prototypes to high-volume production runs.

18+
Years in Operation
40+
Skilled Professionals
2,500+
Projects Completed
150+
Active Clients
5,000m²
Factory Floor

What Drives Us Forward

Precision First

Every micron matters. We pursue accuracy relentlessly, investing in the best metrology equipment and training to deliver components that meet the tightest tolerances.

Quality Assured

ISO 9001:2015 certified and committed to continuous improvement. Our quality management system ensures traceability, consistency, and zero-defect delivery.

People Powered

Our team is our greatest asset. We invest in skills development, apprenticeships, and a culture where every operator takes pride in their craft.

On-Time Delivery

We understand that production schedules are critical. Our 97.5% on-time delivery rate reflects our commitment to keeping your operations running.

Our Journey

2008

Company Founded

Established with a single CNC lathe in a 200m² workshop on Circular Drive, Port Elizabeth.

2011

First Major Contract

Secured automotive component supply agreement with VWSA, marking our entry into high-volume production.

2014

ISO 9001 Certification

Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, establishing our quality management system as industry standard.

2017

Facility Expansion

Expanded to 3,000m² with new 5-axis machining centres and a dedicated fabrication bay.

2020

Advanced Manufacturing Hub

Invested in 20kW fiber laser cutting and robotic welding cells, doubling our fabrication capacity.

2023

Defence Sector Entry

Completed NCACC compliance and began manufacturing for South Africa's defence industry.

2025

5,000m² Campus

Opened our expanded campus with dedicated quality lab, engineering office, and assembly area.

Meet Our Team

Willem Botha

Managing Director & Founder

Mechanical engineer with 25+ years in precision manufacturing. Founded Precis with a vision to bring world-class machining to the Eastern Cape.

Thandiwe Mkhize

Operations Director

Industrial engineer leading our production floor, quality systems, and continuous improvement programmes.

Pieter van Rensburg

Chief Engineer

CAD/CAM specialist with expertise in complex 5-axis programming and tooling design. 15 years in precision machining.

Nomsa Dlamini

Quality Manager

Responsible for our ISO 9001:2015 QMS, metrology lab, and supplier quality management. Certified lead auditor.

Certifications & Standards

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

B-BBEE Level 4

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

NCACC Compliant

Defence Industry Approved

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