Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) announced important leadership appointments effective 1 July 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening the organisation’s executive team.
Naeem Hassim is the new Vice President for its Customer Service and Parts division, succeeding Ziyad Gaba, who assumes a new role within the Daimler Truck organisation as Vice President of Customer Service and Parts for Daimler Truck Middle East and Africa (MEA).
In addition, Viscount Ramoshaba has been appointed Head of Dealer Network and Training. Both Naeem Hassim and Viscount Ramoshaba will serve on the company’s Executive Committee.
Commenting on the new appointments, President and Group CEO Maretha Gerber said: “I am delighted to welcome Naeem and Viscount to the DTSA Executive Committee. Both have made valuable contributions to the business over the years and bring a strong understanding of our customers, our network and our operations.”
Naeem Hassim began his career with Mercedes‑Benz South Africa in 1994 and has since built an impressive leadership track record across the Daimler organisation. Over the years, he held several senior roles at DaimlerChrysler South Africa and Mercedes‑Benz South Africa, where he contributed to shaping business strategy, strengthening governance frameworks and enhancing customer experience as a member of the Executive Committee.
Naeem is widely recognised for his people-centric leadership style and commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He has championed initiatives supporting education, community upliftment and crisis response, while consistently driving sustainable growth and strong stakeholder collaboration. His leadership is further characterised by a focus on talent development, diversity and inclusion, and the cultivation of a high-performing, customer-focused organisational culture.
Reflecting on his return, Naeem Hassim says that coming back to DTSA feels like coming home. “I am grateful for the opportunity to return and look forward to reconnecting with colleagues, customers and partners. DTSA has a strong foundation and a clear sense of purpose, and I look forward to working with the team to drive further growth, strengthen our customer focus and deliver sustainable value.”
Viscount Ramoshaba brings extensive experience and a strong track record within the organisation and the broader automotive and transport industries. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration and began his career in finance within the mining and FMCG sectors.
He joined the business in 2004, then known as Debis Fleet Management, and has since held a range of leadership roles, including Manager: Dealer Monitoring and Internal Risk Control, Manager: Dealer Network, Manager: CharterWay, Head of Dealer Training and most recently Head of Supply Chain and Sales Administration.
Viscount says he is truly honoured to take on this role and to join the DTSA Executive Committee. “Our dealer network plays a vital role in keeping customers, businesses and economies moving across the region. I look forward to working closely with our dealer partners to support and strengthen their ability to deliver on this important responsibility.”
Charging time remains a worry for many South Africans considering an electric vehicle, who still see it as a disruption rather than a quick stop at a filling station. That view is starting to shift.
The winners of the 2026 Automotive Business Council | naamsa Accelerator Awards were announced at the recently held Auto Week 2026, which took place in eThekwini, KZN.
When Cobus Coetzee (photo) accepted the opportunity to join the Morgan Group in Upington, he had to weigh up more than a new position. The move meant exchanging the West Coast’s cooler climate and seaside lifestyle for the Northern Cape’s desert heat, while taking responsibility for a multi-franchise operation spread across several premises.
Advertisement
Advertisement
I have bad reflexes. I was once run over by a car being pushed by two guys
Woody Allen
The winners of the 2026 Automotive Business Council | naamsa Accelerator Awards were announced at the recently held Auto Week 2026, which took place in eThekwini, KZN.
With the steep rise in fuel prices since March this year leading to historic record highs following massive increases in October, the government intervention annouched this week, is widely welcomed.
Omoda has confirmed that the new C4 will become the first model from the Chery Group to be built in South Africa, with production set to take place at the company's Rosslyn manufacturing facility in Gauteng.
