“History will be kind to me for I
intend to write it.”
Winston Churchill
At Lafeki, we envision a dynamic trading community driven by diversity, respect, and integrity. Our team, united by a common purpose, embraces creativity, innovation, and continuous learning. Through empathetic communication and unwavering integrity, we foster lasting relationships and sustainable growth in the commodities trading industry.
Our mission is to cultivate a thriving community built on the principles of integrity, teamwork, and innovation. Through embracing diversity and fostering an environment of respect and open communication, we aim to create a dynamic company with a commitment to continuous learning as we navigate the commodities market.
Our values are what make us Lafeki, and it is the essence of our identity. Our identity establishes and maintains our culture. We will empower our team to embrace change, challenge the status quo, and lead with integrity, ensuring that our values remain at the heart of everything we do.
A community is a unified body of individuals. Within a community, a set of behavioural consistencies emerge from a group of people focused on the same collective mindset. A common purpose, mission and sense of meaning. A team.
At Lafeki, we believe that a team consisting of individuals with unique backgrounds and the right aptitude is key to success.
We embrace and encourage diversity; for there is strength and resilience in diversity. Acceptance of diversity cannot take place in the absence of respect.
Never stop learning and challenge the status quo. Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. Fail forward fast. Make failure your first attempt in learning. Admit mistakes, learn from them and move on. It is only considered a mistake if you don’t learn from it.
Empathy involves understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts and experiences of another. Communication and conversation are the vehicles for connection. Connection is key to building and maintaining respectful relationships. Misunderstanding is essential to true communication. See moments of misunderstanding as an invitation into the experience of the other.
Change is inevitable. Embrace it and approach the challenge with an open mind and positivity. Adapt to these changing demands as if you are water.
Integrity is defined as having the quality of honesty and strong moral principles. Integrity is not only the possession of these attributes but also the deliberate constant application and improvement of it. Without integrity, all other cultures and values become meaningless.
A community is a unified body of individuals. Within a community, a set of behavioural consistencies emerge from a group of people focused on the same collective mindset. A common purpose, mission and sense of meaning. A team.
At Lafeki, we believe that a team consisting of individuals with unique backgrounds and the right aptitude is key to success.
We embrace and encourage diversity; for there is strength and resilience in diversity. Acceptance of diversity cannot take place in the absence of respect.
Never stop learning and challenge the status quo. Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. Fail forward fast. Make failure your first attempt in learning. Admit mistakes, learn from them and move on. It is only considered a mistake if you don’t learn from it.
Empathy involves understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts and experiences of another. Communication and conversation are the vehicles for connection. Connection is key to building and maintaining respectful relationships. Misunderstanding is essential to true communication. See moments of misunderstanding as an invitation into the experience of the other.
Change is inevitable. Embrace it and approach the challenge with an open mind and positivity. Adapt to these changing demands as if you are water.
Integrity is defined as having the quality of honesty and strong moral principles. Integrity is not only the possession of these attributes but also the deliberate constant application and improvement of it. Without integrity, all other cultures and values become meaningless.
The initiator, the brains behind most of it. Fixes shit (only when needed).
This guy looks good! He makes us look good to potential new business too. And keeps our clients coming back for more.
The bean counter, if beans were rands and cents. Knows the most important aspect of any relationship is cash flow.
Like that guy from the show with nine zeros. He steps up when the world needs heroes. A jack of all trades, fixer of problems and doer of things as required.
He isn’t Judge Dredd, he isn't the law. But you know what, he knows the law and makes sure we stick to it!
We all know who is wearing the pants in this relationship! This is her; she is in charge. Enough said.
When switching it off and on again, doesn't solve the problem. He speaks the geek and knows the code.
She orchestrates the chaos, juggles deadlines, color-codes everything, and spots typos from a mile away. Slightly OCD (in the best way), she makes sure everything is perfect and on time.
The details are her playground. An engineer at heart, she tackles every new project, uncovering mysteries and solving problems with ease, all the while connecting the dots like a pro.
Predicts when we need more than our hands and feet for counting beans. Forget locking screens! I just want a calculator to punch and see the numbers crunch!
She's the calm in the storm, the one who says little but sees everything. Often underestimated, always ten steps ahead. You think you’ve figured her out? Think again.
She is our profit watchdog, inspiring positive cash flow and ensuring our finances remain vibrant and healthy.
Our helpful guide serving as a vigilant guardian, ensuring we navigate our journey with integrity and purpose while helping us avoid missteps.
She cooks. She cleans. She bakes just for fun! Who goes hungry in our office? Absolutely, no one!
