Surita Marx

Managing Director @ Lifting Africa

About

Passionate Publisher | Industry Advocate | Empowering Growth in the Lifting, Pipes, Pumps, and Valves Sectors As the founder of Lifting Africa and Pipes, Pumps and Valves Africa, I am dedicated to creating platforms that foster innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving within the lifting and fluid management industries. My mission is to advance these sectors across South Africa and the broader Southern African region by: Promoting local manufacturing to enhance economic resilience. Creating jobs and cultivating industry-specific skills. Building globally competitive businesses that excel in export markets. Recognizing a significant gap in media representation for these industries, I launched these publications to serve as the voice and advocate for the lifting, pipes, pumps, and valves sectors. My goal is to support sustainable growth, strengthen local industries, and drive meaningful change. In addition, I own Lifting Placements, a dedicated personnel placement agency specializing in leadership roles within the lifting industry. We connect top talent with key opportunities, ensuring that skilled professionals are positioned to lead innovation and excellence in this critical field. With a deep commitment to empowering businesses and individuals, I am proud to contribute to the development of thriving, sustainable industries that benefit the region and beyond.

Country

South Africa

City

City of Johannesburg

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Marketing Management, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Sales & Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media, Media Relations, Publishing, Publications, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Marketing, Management, Account Management, Advertising, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Lifting Equipment, Valves

Experience

Managing Director

Lifting Africa

2015-6 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos

Gauteng, South Africa

Lifting Africa is the only magazine in Africa dealing with lifting equipment exclusively.

Managing Director

Pipes, Pumps and Valves Africa

2015-12 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

Gauteng

Pipes, Pumps and Valves Africa is endorsed by SAPSDA, SAVAMA, SAPMA and VAMCOSA. Pipes, Pumps and Valves Africa is dedicated to providing the reader with a platform to discuss and resolve problems and issues relevant to the African pipes, pumps and valves industry. The publication strives to grow local manufacture, create jobs, improve skills and develop strong local companies that are competitive in export markets. 4 000 Copies of Pipes, Pumps and Valves Africa gets posted to end users in South Africa. An exact replica of the magazine gets emailed to a well-researched list of mine managers and mining engineers at all African mines. The magazine is also available online www.pumpsandvalves.co.za

Director of Sales and Marketing

Lifting Africa

2015-6 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos

Gauteng

Lifting Africa is the official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association). Lifting Africa is the only magazine in South Africa dealing with lifting exclusively. 4 000 Copies of Lifting Africa gets posted to all lifting equipment users in South Africa. An exact replica of the magazine gets emailed to a well-researched list of mine managers and mining engineers at all African mines. “Lifting Africa” has purchased an updated list of email addresses of Buyers, Engineering Managers, Mine Managers, and SHE Managers working in mines/for mining houses throughout Africa. In addition, “Lifting Africa” is available from our website: www.liftingafrica.co.za