A local team that knows the coast
Coastline Hire has been serving East London and the Eastern Cape coast since 2008, from our base in Beacon Bay. The business is built around practical support, so customers get people who understand load-shedding, wet weather, sea air and the timing problems that come with site work and event setups. Whether it is a generator for a power cut, scaffolding for a build, or party equipment for a weekend function, the team knows how to keep things moving.
What makes the difference is not just the stock, but the way it is handled. Every order is checked, loaded and planned with the next step in mind, from delivery through to collection. That matters when you are working in Gonubie, Kidds Beach, Qonce or further out in Port Alfred, where timing, access and fuel all need a bit of thought.
Siyabonga Mhlabeni leads the business
Siyabonga Mhlabeni, the Managing Director, has guided Coastline Hire since the early days and keeps the business focused on reliable service and steady growth. He has a hands-on view of the work, so decisions are made with builders, event teams and local customers in mind, not from a distance. Siyabonga is often the first point of contact on bigger jobs, especially where site planning or urgent support is involved.
He is known for staying calm when plans change, which happens often with coastal weather and tight deadlines. That steady approach helps the team respond properly whether a customer needs a machine for a short hire or support for a longer project.
Operations and fleet keep the wheels turning
Annelise van der Merwe, the Operations Manager, keeps the day-to-day work organised so hires go out on time and returns are handled properly. She oversees bookings, service flow and customer coordination, and she is especially good at lining up delivery times around site access and event schedules. Her work sits right at the centre of the business, and it shows in how smoothly jobs are processed.
Luyanda Gqoba, the Fleet Coordinator, manages the vehicles and movement of equipment between the yard and customer sites. He makes sure the right gear leaves in the right order, with fuel, straps and all the bits that matter on a real job. When a customer needs site delivery or emergency callout support, Luyanda’s planning helps the team respond fast.
- Vehicle scheduling for site delivery and collection
- Route planning for East London, Beacon Bay and Gonubie
- Equipment loading checks before each dispatch
- Support for urgent hire changes and after-hours needs
Events and customer support with a steady hand
Megan Petersen leads Events Hire and works closely with customers planning weddings, functions and community gatherings. She helps match the equipment to the layout, the numbers and the venue conditions, whether that means seating, catering support or power backup for the day. Megan also understands that event work needs clear communication, because one small change can affect the whole setup.
Nokuthula Dlamini heads Customer Support and is often the first voice people hear when they call or email. She helps with quotes, pre-hire briefing and general queries, and she keeps an eye on the details that can be easy to miss when the pressure is on. Her approach is practical and friendly, and she makes sure customers know what to expect before the equipment arrives.
- Event layout help for functions and community events
- Pre-hire briefing so customers know how equipment works
- Clear contact on delivery, collection and weekend hire
- Support for short notice changes and follow-up questions
Workshop and equipment care behind the scenes
Themba Ndlovu, the Workshop Supervisor, keeps the hire stock in working condition and checks that equipment is ready for use. His role covers the practical side of maintenance, testing and repairs, which is especially important in a coastal area where salt in the air can shorten the life of tools and plant if they are not looked after properly. He also helps make sure equipment returns are inspected before the next hire goes out.
That workshop discipline protects customers from avoidable problems on site. When a compactor, pump, scaffold item or generator goes out, it needs to be ready for work straight away. Themba and the team make sure it is.
How the team supports your hire
The Coastline Hire team works as one unit, from first enquiry to final collection. Some customers only need a quick weekend hire, while others are managing a longer build or an event with multiple moving parts. In both cases, the aim is the same: send the right equipment, explain it properly and keep the process simple for the customer.
The team supports jobs across East London, Beacon Bay, Gonubie, Kidds Beach, Qonce and Port Alfred, with options that suit site work and events alike. If you need a generator, scaffolding, pumps, compactors or party hire, you will deal with people who understand the local ground conditions, the weather and the timing pressure. That is what makes the service practical, not just available.
- Site delivery and collection across the coastal area
- On-site setup and scaffold planning where needed
- Fuel management for generators and longer hires
- Weekend hire and long-term hire options