Meet the team
Willem
Introducing Willem, the heartbeat of our store. Originally from Pretoria, Willem is not just a masterful meat cutter but also the guiding force behind every aspect of our production and operations. His leadership ensures our store runs with flawless precision, maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Helena
Helena, all the way from South Africa, is a key leader at Safari Outpost. She oversees operations, manages quality control, and ensures our customers always get the best experience. While she occasionally helps out with production, her focus on keeping everything running smoothly makes her truly invaluable to our team.
Aric
Meet Aric, working at Safari Outpost for the past four years. Aric is responsible for crafting our mouthwatering droewors and biltong, among other delightful products.
His dedication to his craft and commitment to quality are evident in every bite. While you may not often see Eric in the front of the store, his creative touch and culinary expertise ensure that our South African meat delights are nothing short of exceptional.
Francois
He’s one of the friendly faces you’ll see behind the counter and a true all-rounder at Safari Outpost. From packing your favourite meats to helping customers and baking up fresh treats, Francois does it all and always with a smile! He’s also the mastermind behind most of our famous meat pies.
Svitlana
Svitlana is a dedicated full-time member of the Safari Outpost team and a true asset to our store.
From meticulous stocktaking and keeping our shelves beautifully packed with your favourite groceries to assisting customers with a friendly smile and baking delicious koeksisters and vetkoek, she brings energy, care, and pride to everything she does. We’re incredibly proud to have her as part of the Safari Outpost family.
Kateryna
Kateryna is part of the heart and soul of Safari Outpost. Always ready with a smile, she’s there to help customers, keep the shelves filled with all your favourite South African goodies, and she bakes a milk tart that tastes just like home. Her dedication and friendliness make her a familiar face in store and a valued member of our team.
Chelsea
She takes care of marketing and e-commerce at Safari Outpost, helping share all our favourite South African goodies with the community - from Calgary to South Africa. Chelsea loves bringing a little bit of home to every customer and making sure everyone feels the Safari Outpost vibe.
Yana
Yana hails from Stilbaai, South Africa, with a quick pit stop in Amsterdam before bringing her big smile to Calgary - and Safari Outpost! She’s our marketing superstar by day, and our baking hero by… well, always! From helping whip up treats in the kitchen to spreading cheer around the store, Yana makes everything a little sweeter.
Doran
Meet Doran, the youngest team member at Safari Outpost. Although Doran works with us part-time, his willingness, dedication, and commitment to maintaining accurate and transparent pricing are cherished by all. His South African roots enrich the “lekker” atmosphere within the store.
Pieter & Carin Janse van Rensburg
Introducing the heart and soul of Safari Outpost, the dynamic duo behind the scenes; meet Pieter and Carin Janse van Rensburg. They are the dedicated owners of the company and together, they bring a unique blend of passion and expertise to ensure that Safari Outpost runs like a well-oiled machine.
With their friendly demeanor and unwavering commitment, Pieter and Carin oversee every aspect of the store, ensuring that our customers receive top-notch service and a delightful shopping experience.
Beyond Safari Outpost, their entrepreneurial spirit has led to the ownership of multiple successful businesses in South Africa. With their wealth of experience and genuine warmth, Pieter and Carin are the driving force behind the success of Safari Outpost, where South African goods find their home in Calgary.