NJR Steel Appoints Tyrone Jacobs as New Managing Director

NJR Steel Appoints Tyrone Jacobs as New Managing Director

At NJR Steel, we are excited to announce a significant leadership transition as Tyrone Jacobs steps into the role of Managing Director of the NJR Steel Group of Companies. This appointment marks a remarkable milestone in Tyrone’s 33-year journey with the company. He notes one of the key moments that have stood out over the years:

"I have learnt that people are the true strength of NJR Steel. The pinnacle of my journey has been the opportunity to grow and improve my skills with significant support from the stakeholders."

A Legacy of Dedication and Growth

Tyrone joined NJR Steel on February 17, 1992, and over the past three decades, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment and an entrepreneurial spirit that has helped shape the company’s growth. Starting at the cash sale counter, he progressed through various sales positions before taking on his first management role at the Westdene branch. His leadership journey continued as he managed Alrode, became an equity holder in 2003, and was appointed operational director of the group in 2011.

As an operational director, Tyrone has overseen multiple divisions within NJR Steel, including Westdene, Exports, Mesh, Processing, Fencing, Johannesburg North, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and, more recently, Potchefstroom, Vereeniging, and Bothaville. His strategic vision has driven business development in key areas such as Polokwane, exports, fencing, and manufacturing ventures, demonstrating his ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.