Who We Are
Independent. Integrated. Proudly South African.
Our Story
One partner for everything your brand wears, gives and shares.
JIMBU is a 100% independent, proudly South African brand-production and procurement partner. We were built on a simple belief: businesses shouldn't have to juggle a dozen suppliers to manage their corporate uniforms, corporate gifting, promotional products and branded merchandise. So we brought it all under one roof.
Today, that means a single strategic partner that takes the work out of procurement - from concept and design through to in-house CMT manufacturing, warehousing and delivery. What began as a smarter way to buy branded goods has grown into a tech-driven platform that helps procurement, HR and marketing teams control spend, protect brand consistency and reorder effortlessly across every site.
With a head office in Durban and regional offices in Brisbane, London, Guangzhou and Suzhou, we deliver the same standard for multi-site and multinational clients across South Africa, Australia, the UK and China.
- 100%
- Independent
- 5
- Offices worldwide
- 4
- Countries served
- In-house
- CMT factory
Inside JIMBU
The people and places behind your brand
From our factory floor in Durban to our teams in China. Tap any photo to see it up close.
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The Team
Strategists, makers and brand obsessives.
Under one roof: brand strategists, designers, developers, garment technologists, machinists and production managers. Every brief is owned end-to-end by people who care as much about your brand as you do.
Strategy
Brand, positioning, programme design.
Creative Studio
Design, digital, content and production.
Manufacturing
In-house CMT, sampling and QC.
Fulfilment
Kitting, warehousing and rollout logistics.
Our Approach
A 360° approach - from conceptualisation to delivery.
Most suppliers resell stock. We manage the whole programme. Our 360° model keeps every stage in-house: digital agency, design, production, our own CMT garment factory, embroidery, procurement, warehousing and distribution, so nothing gets lost between vendors and quality never slips.
The result is a single, accountable partner instead of a roster of them. Our custom online ordering stores let your teams order pre-approved, on-brand products in a few clicks, with budgets and spend rules by site or department and full visibility on who ordered what and when. It's how we turn one-off orders into managed programmes - uniform programme management, onboarding and recognition kits that are consistent, cost-effective and easy to run. Where we need specialist depth, our partnerships with sector specialists extend what we deliver without adding complexity for you.
- Step 01
In-house 360°
Digital agency, design, production, our own CMT garment factory, embroidery, procurement, warehousing and distribution - all under one roof.
- Step 02
Custom ordering stores
Pre-approved, on-brand products in a few clicks, with budgets and spend rules by site or department and full visibility on every order.
- Step 03
Managed programmes
We turn one-off orders into uniform programmes, onboarding and recognition kits that are consistent, cost-effective and easy to run.
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Specialist partnerships
Where we need extra depth, our sector specialist partners extend what we deliver without adding complexity for you.
Our Values
What we stand for.
Consolidation over complexity
One partner, one platform, one invoice - we remove friction from procurement so your team can focus on the work that matters.
Made, not just sold
Our in-house CMT manufacturing gives us real control over quality, lead times and local production, and supports South African jobs.
Brand consistency, everywhere
Every order stays on-brand, across every site and every country we serve.
Reliability at scale
From a single Durban workshop to a global footprint, we hold the same standard of quality and service.
Partnership, not transactions
We measure success by the outcomes we deliver and the long-term programmes we run, not the size of a single order.
Skills Development Host
Unlock subsidised products through skills development.
A SETA accredited 12-month learnership in textile manufacturing - with a guaranteed offer of employment thereafter. Meet your B-BBEE targets and reduce your cost of merchandise at the same time.
Credentials
Accredited, audited, accountable.
SAP Ariba Discovery
Registered supplier on SAP Ariba, the procurement network used by large corporates. Profile AN11184485623.
Sedex member
Member of Sedex, the global ethical trade platform. Our Riverhorse Valley facility is registered for SMETA audit. Member ID ZC5000000495.
B-BBEE Level 2
Level 2 B-BBEE contributor (125% procurement recognition), Jimbu Africa (Pty) Ltd. Affidavit available on request.
Work with us
The agency built around your brand.
One partner. End-to-end execution. From the first sketch to the last shipped box.