How It All Started
n 1967, the late T.J. Botha, began Impala Steel as a company focused on the transportation of steel. In 1986, Gerhard Indwe Botha joined his father in the business. Gerhard quickly realised that there was a huge gap in the market for the repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles.
The focus of the company was expanded from logistics to include the rebuilding and refurbishing of heavy vehicles and in 1989 Impala Truck was born. This was only the beginning of Gerhard’s passion for entrepreneurship.
The group currently owns approximately 250 000 square metres of prime industrial property, especially acquired and developed for the needs of the ever growing group.
Also important to the company’s legacy is the more than 10 000 hectares of agricultural properties in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where Impala diversified into game breeding and the growth of maize and soya crops – as well as the establishment of a commercial feedlot for cattle.
Our Dynamic Team
At Impala Panelbeaters, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment your vehicle arrives to the day it leaves our workshop, our team is there to guide you, support you, and make sure the process is handled with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. You’re not just handing over a vehicle — you’re trusting a team that stands with you every step of the way.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Chris Botha
General Manger
JC Jansen Van Rensburg
Workshop Manager
Quintin Jerling
Parts Buyer
Theo Erasmus
Manager
Strip & Assembly
Welders
