MEET THE TEAM

Colin Wainer
(General Manager)

After qualifying as a Professional Technologist-Engineer, at the Technicon Witwatersrand (University of Johannesburg) in 1970, Colin started his career with Philips as a technician in the CCTV and Broadcast Video Division. He attained to the position of Divisional Sales Manager for the broadcast division.
In 1981, he joined Protea Technology as Divisional and Product Manager. This position was held until 1996 when he joined Inala Technology Investments as Managing Director of Broadcast Visions. During Inala Technologies (Pty) Ltd. BEE transaction, Colin became General Manager of Inala Broadcast a division of Inala Technologies (Pty) Ltd.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8341

Antony Bijsters
(Project Manager and Consulting Engineer)

Antony completed his T4 Electrical Engineering (Light Current) at Technikon Witwatersrand. He joined the SABC as trainee technician in 1984 where he gained technical experience in Radio production, Television production and transmission.
He joined Specitec in 1989 as technician, focussing on the range of equipment manufactured by the Dynatech Broadcast group of companies, which included NewStar, ColourGraphics and da Vinci Systems. A division: Professional Video Products was formed to manage these products when SABC purchased a NewStar news automation system in 1992.
Antony was responsible for the implementation and support of the NewStar system, and received extensive training, which included IT systems. This news system is in daily use and the service contract is still current. In 1996 Specitec joined the Inala group of companies and the Professional Products Division was merged with Inala Broadcast.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8342

Anton van Staden
(Consulting Engineer)

Anton joined the SABC in 1984 and completed his T4 Electrical Engineering (Light Current) through the Technikon Witwatersrand. He is registered as a Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa. During his career, Anton has worked in the capacity of Senior Technician at SABC on their Video Editing systems. He was also appointed to the position of Technology Supervisor: Video Editing, Graphics and Titles while at the SABC.
In 1997, Anton left the SABC to run his own business providing a technical support service to broadcast companies, including SABC’s Outside Broadcasting Unit (Airtime). Anton joined Inala Broadcast in 1999.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8343

Leander Serrao
(Project Engineer)

In 2004 Leander started with a one year in service training program offered by Kentron, where he was selected to complete the in-service training program at Kentron Technical Training. In 2005 he joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited (SABC) Radio as a Studio Technician responsible for the maintenance on radio and music products.
In 2005 he transferred to South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Airtime Outside Broadcasting facilities as a Broadcast Engineer with a promotion to an Assistant Technical Supervisor responsible for managing outside broadcast facilities. His duties were, managing rigs of outside broadcast equipment (SD, HD & Analogue), managing maintenance and repairs of broadcasting equipment, researching new developments in broadcasting technology, client liaison, quality control, technical upgrading and project management. Leander joined Inala Broadcast in January 2009.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8346

Lecille Bailey
(Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator)

Lecille is employed as Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator. She is responsible for the processing of orders, shipments, and deliveries to Inala Broadcast customers. Her work also includes the marketing functions of Inala broadcast, such as the compilation of Editorials and Advertisements for publication, launches, functions and exhibitions. Lecille joined Inala Broadcast in 2010.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8344

Viwe Gantsho
(Manager: Service and Support Engineer)

Viwe is employed as a Service and Support Manager dedicated to servicing and supporting the Inala Broadcast portfolio of products. Viwe experience has been working at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Outside Broadcast Department, as a service and support technician. Through this medium he has gained an extensive experience in the broadcasting industry in the operation of broadcast facilities with first hand service and support experience of broadcast equipment in live situations. Viwe joined Inala Broadcast in 2008.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8348

Zakariyah Shaikh
(Service and Support Engineer)

Zak is employed as Support Engineer dedicated to servicing and supporting the Inala Broadcast portfolio of products. Zak experience has been working at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News Technology Department, as a service and support technician. Through this medium he has gained an extensive experience in the broadcasting industry in the operation of broadcast facilities with first hand service and support experience of broadcast equipment in live situations. Zak joined Inala Broadcast in 2010.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8348

Sihle Mkhize
(Trainee Service and Support Engineer)

Sihle is employed as a Trainee Support Engineer dedicated to providing backup servicing and supporting the Inala Broadcast portfolio of products. Sihle joined Inala Broadcast from Enkoka training school to gain experience in the broadcast industry. Working closely with the Inala Broadcast service and support team Sihle will gain extensive experience in the broadcasting industry.

Tel.: +27 11 206 8348