Balobi Group


Balobi Processors is a state-of-the-art fish processing facility situated on the quayside in Port St Francis, the hub of the squid industry in South Africa. We process package and export Squid, Hake, Tuna, Swordfish, Pilchards, Catfish and Line Fish.

Commercial fishing was started with our own boats in 1975 and the processing and exporting of Squid, Hake and other fish has been done since 1990. In September 2000 we moved into our new premises in Port St Francis.

Product is secured from vessels belonging to our own group of companies as well as from several other vessel owners.

Key Staff
William Gqeke: Senior Manager - Director
Involved in the fishing industry since 1999

Loma Hartnic: Director - Trustee of Balobi Factory Workers Trust
Involved in the fishing industry since 2000

Mark Rowe: Director - General Manager of Balobi Processors
Involved in the fishing industry since 1996

Douglas Maduma: Director
Involved in the fishing industry since 2002


Balobi Group


Triton Avenue, Port St Francis ACT 6312
✆ +27 42 294 0148
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