1.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
AWA Marketing Services (Pvt) limited trading as Allied Fire Technicians was established in the
year 1997 and was registered in terms of the Companies Act (Chapter24:03).
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Awa Marketing Services (Pvt) Limited is a specialized company that is involved in the
supplying, fixing, plumbing and servicing of firefighting equipment ranging from dry
chemical powder(DCP), Water (WCO2), Foam(AFFF) and Carbon dioxide
(CO2) Extinguishers, we also supply and service fire hose reels and plumbing.
3. AIM
Awa Marketing Services aims to be a leader in the provision of quality products and
backup services in the field of fire protection and plumbing services.
4. COMPANY OBJECTIVES
• To be a leading provider of equipment related to fire fighting and plumbing
service equipment.
• To provide high quality services at reasonable costs.
• To create employment.
• To enhance private sector participation in the economy.
5. QUALITY CONTROL
At Awa Marketing Services we thrive to meet stakeholder expectations through the
provision of high quality products and services and this has been achieved through the
engagement of highly qualified personnel whose experience in fixing and servicing fire
equipment spans two decades.
To ensure that quality is maintained to the satisfaction of our client we offer the
following as an incentive to our clients:
• Free survey and demonstrations in the use of extinguishers on premises.
• We carry out fire drills free of charge.
• Training in the proper care and use of firefighting equipment.
• Our maintenance team carries periodical inspections before the equipment is
due for service so as to eliminate disruptions.
6. COMPANY ACTIVITIES
Awa Marketing Services offer a wide range of activities such as:
Fire Activities
a) Installation of Fire Equipment.
b) On Site Servicing: fire equipment is never removed from the site unless absolutely
necessary.
c) Training and demonstration of fire equipment for customer’s staff at each branch
and for convenience we make appointments with the staff so that we train them at
such a time that does not disrupt work activities, such as training on how to use
different fire extinguishers and flammable liquids.
Fire Sprinkler Systems
a) Installation of fire sprinkler systems.
b) Service and repairs of fire sprinkler systems.
c) Installation and service of fire hydrant systems.
Fire detection and Suppression systems
a) Installation of fire alarm bells and fire detection systems.
b) Service and repair of fire alarm and fire detection system.
c) Installation of fire suppression systems.
d) Service and repair of fire suppression systems.
Plumbing Activities
At Awa Marketing Services we also provide extensive plumbing services such as;
a) Installation of new and complete water and sewerage systems to new and old
buildings.
b) Repairing of leaking pipes and toilet drains.
c) Unblocking of storm drains.
d) Roof leaks.
c) Flushing systems.
f) Gutter cleaning.
g) Urinary and cisterns.
h) Plumbing repairs.
7. LOCATION
The company’s headquarters is Suite 109, Pollack House 30 Robson Manyika Avenue,
Harare
8. SHAREHOLDING
The company is hundred percent Zimbabwean Owned Company.
9. MANAGEMENT Managing Director
Awa Marketing Services (Private) Limited is led by the company founder Mr. A
Mandibvira who has ably led the company since June 1997 and has invaluable
experience in the field of fire protection. Mr. A. Mandibvira has previously worked at
AFA Angus as a technician from 1994 to 1997 before he left to pursue his personal
vision.
Finance Director
The finance department is headed by Mr. A. Matsvairo a banker by profession who has
previously worked for the Commercial bank of Zimbabwe for twenty years and he is in
charge of the company’s finance and administration.
Service Team
Awa Marketing Services has a staff compliment of four employees who covers all the 10
provinces within Zimbabwe and has received training from the City of Harare Fire
Department and have all been awarded with certificates of competences.
All personnel have received specialized training to ensure familiarity with service
equipment and training has been done in accordance with the fire protection code of
practice.
10. CLIENT BASE
Since venturing in the fire protection industry in the country Awa Marketing has grown
steadily and has served the following industries:
Retail Stores and Wholesalers
Large and Small Banks
Office Blocks and Flats
Hotels and Restaurants
Factories and Plants
Medical and Educational Institutions
Mines and Farmers
11. CLIENT PORTFOLIO
The company has served among others the following organizations:
Kariba Power Station
(Mr. R. Mamvura on (061)2371-3 or 3519)
R Davis & company
(Mr. Kamutimbe on 04-770474-6)
TV Sales &Home
(Mr. Chigona on 04-757894/750420)
Edgars
(Mr Makhosi on 086-77000139)
Jet Stores
(Sikhulile Ncube on +263 775 180 568/+263 712 923 291)
Ximex Mall
(Mrs Sue Seton-Rogers on 0776 169 470)
Petrotrade
(Mr Dembo on 04-748512-7)
Kwekwe City Council
(Mrs T. Gwanzura 0773471950)
CMED
(Mr M. Kubiku 04 - 759459 / 759430)
12. COMPANY BANK DETAILS
Our Bank Details Are:
Bank Name FBC Bank
ZWG Account No. 3115056410210
USD Account No. 2215056410372
Branch Nelson Mandela
Sort Code 8102
12.1 Payment Terms
Awa Marketing Services has a favourable payment terms as follows:
15 days cash payments from the date of invoicing
Prior arrangements with Management team are also accepted enabling
clients to manage their cash flows
Bank transfers and Direct Deposits are also welcome
13. VENDOR NUMBER
The company is a vendor to the government of Zimbabwe and our vendor number is
705871.
14. MEMBERSHIP
1) City of Harare
• Registered with the city of Harare Fire Brigade
2) Fire Prevention Inspection Bureau
• Member
3) Fire Protection Association of Zimbabwe
• Member
4) National Social Security Authority (NSSA)
• Registered member
5) National Employment Council for Engineering
• Member
6) State Procurement Board
• Registered
7) Insurers
• Altifin Insurance Company
15. OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Reception Tel: 0242-773362
Mr. Mandibvira Cell: 0774 148 780/0712 720 599
16. CONCLUDING REMARKS
Our track record speaks for itself however it is our continuous objective to adhere to
good corporate governance and constantly meet stakeholder expectations in our day to
day activities in the process guaranteeing: -
• Professionalism
• Customer Satisfaction
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
REF: VAT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Kindly note that we are not eligible for a VAT registration certificate because we are not
charging VAT on our sales considering that our annual turnover is below the threshold.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours Faithfully
A. Mandibvira
Ximex Management Services (Pvt) Ltd 21/05/24
14 Forest Rd
Mt Pleasant
Harare
Zimbabwe
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
The purpose of this letter is to recommend AWA Marketing t/a Allied Fire Technicians based on
my own experience with the said company.
We use Allied Fire Technicians to provide Fire Equipment, service and maintain all our and our
Tenants firefighting equipment.
We are extremely pleased with the quality of services and products they are able to provide.
Sue Seton-Rogers
Arundel Village
51 Quorn Avenue, Mt Pleasant
Phone or fax : (+263-24) Kind regards
2369018-9
Mobile : 0776 169 470
Email : [email protected]
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