About Us

MiChem Dynamics (Pty) Ltd

OUR HISTORY

MiChem Dynamics was established in the year 2014 by two entrepreneurs, Santie van Niekerk and Vinay Moodley who are both experts and qualified as microbiologists, auditors and laboratory quality management systems. The organisation was established out of a mutual dream and vision they shared. This dynamic organisation was founded on a blue print philosophy to save lives, change lives and create a better future for both their employees and customers alike. MiChem Dynamics firmly believes in investing and motivating its employees as the biggest assets by proving a conducive working culture, continuous skills development and wellbeing. This forms the ever reliable foundation that was set up by Santie van Niekerk and Vinay Moodley.

MiChem Dynamics was primarily established to be the link between different laboratories and manufacturing industries as consultants, in order to support organisations with interpretation of laboratory results, root-cause analysis, customised approach in implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement, to ensure accurate, reliable and consistent laboratory test results. Over the years, additional services were introduced that included training, consulting, auditing, coaching and mentoring, making MiChem Dynamics (Pty) Ltd a comprehensive provider of all services in the scientific, agriculture, food and beverage, manufacturing, services and mining industries.

MiChem Dynamics has positioned itself as the best go to consultants, auditors and facilitators in any of the fields, its involved in. The organisation, has a drive to promote professionalisms, ethical practices and commitment to change peoples lives through its unique and diligent work ethic. Through its work, MiChem Dynamics is leading change to the future.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

OUR Vision

Most see a world void of tolerance, everyday life is influenced by inappropriate business practices, ethnic tensions are rife, world class health care is reserved for the wealthy; unemployment has become a bigger pandemic than Covid and famine is ever increasing while food security is ever decreasing.

We do not see this world. We see a world where inspired people create opportunities, a world where every other human can thrive, be healthy, secure a future for their children, respect and appreciate our diversity.

We see a sustainable, safe, healthy and accessible food supply to all. We see a thriving South Africa, a country eager to move forward and share the success with the rest of the world.

THIS IS HOW MICHEM DYNAMICS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE:

WE SAVE LIVES:

We believe that a human life is of unmeasurable value, and the nutrition consumed can
be the difference between life or death.

Combining our passion and expertise in various food safety, quality and laboratory
initiatives, we bridge the gap between merely being compliant and truly saving lives.

We are committed to raise the standard of food safety and quality.

WE CHANGE LIVES:

Our success is measured by the way we touch the lives of our employees, our customers,
and our business partners.

Our business endeavors to heal, give hope and enable humans to achieve more than they
ever thought could be possible.

WE CREATE A BETTER FUTURE:

We ensure opportunities for more people to become contributing members of society, filled with optimism and hope for the future for all, old and young alike.

We look our children in the eyes with pride, knowing that our legacy will persist, our values will endure, and the process of realising our vision touched many lives.

WE FIGHT INEQUALITY:

We believe that all humans are created equal.

Regardless of race, gender, sex, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual
orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture and language, we are part of the human family and we work together as a team to achieve a common goal.

We serve our employees, our customers and our business partners by holding hands as a family.

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO US

OUR Values

Love, Belonging and Safety for our team, clients and society drives us.

Love is our highest value. At the heart of our strength in the market is that we practice love as a team.

For us love reflects:

Letting go of judgement of each other’s and our clients.
We don’t expect perfection from each other. For us, realness matters most.
Love means that we accept, celebrate and make space for each other’s differences and that we celebrate the unique experience that we all bring to the table.
Love means that every member of the team has a voice that can be safely expressed.

Our work keeps families safe and healthy throughout the world, including our own.

FAMILY SITS AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO.

We believe that healthy, loving, safe families are at the foundation of healthy societies.

By honouring family, we strengthen the social bonds that make up the societies we are part of.

A healthy family facilitates the freedom to fully be who we are and to give expression to our whole selves without fear of judgement, exclusion and rejection.

The world can be harsh and uncompromising. We are not.

Judgement is corrosive. It does not create safe spaces in which we can be safe and fully ourselves. When we are not fully ourselves, the world loses out on the ideas and the ideals we have to offer.

We observe empathy and compassion by recognising that we are human and that we all hurt and we all make mistakes. We see each other through the lens of our common humanity.

Respect is the currency of the relationships we create with each other and with our clients.

We do the right thing, especially when it is hard and when no one is looking. In doing this we cultivate trust in our brand and in our people.

The work we do is about keeping people well and keeping them alive.

We honour our values and the integrity of our brand even when it is unpopular.

We challenge the status quo when our mission is compromised and we strive to raise the standards in the industry.

We lead by serving each other, our clients and the public. By practicing our values, we offer our example as the most powerful influence we have.

Leadership is not about a job description. It is about the example we give others, and it is about the safety we create for them to bring their best to shine.

We are proud to be part of this family.
Join us, on the journey, as we make a difference.

Meet the team

The leadership team

SANTIE VAN NIEKERK
Co-Founder and Director

With well over 20 years’ experience in her field of expertise, Santie van Niekerk has achieved recognisable milestones as a modern era professional. She holds a Baccalaureus Degree in Biomedical Technology and Total Quality Management (TQM) from Tshwane University of Technology and University of South Africa, respectively. In addition, she is a well-established mentor, coach and facilitator of different Leadership Programs to managers and leaders in the scientific, agriculture, food and beverage, manufacturing, services and mining industries. Furthermore, Santie has an illustrious career experience in the medical, food and environmental laboratory industry fields analysis, testing and management. Her insight in analysis, practical experience in industry trends and compliance has led her to be a well establish facilitator, auditor and management system expert in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO 9001. Her passion in management systems has ardently defined her as one of the best in her field of expertise.

Santie is a director and co-founder of MiChem Dynamics (Pty) Ltd and VGL Dimensions (Pty) Ltd. Her intention is to promote professionalism, passion by industry leaders and managers and also to provide tools to discover their own leadership potential. Santie strives by her lifelong moto to create healing organisations in order to save lives, change lives and to create a better future with her contributions.

VINAY MOODLEY
Co-Founder and Director

Having been a hands-on leader in multiple disciplines of laboratory management systems, Vinay Moodley has crafted his 14 year career skills from national and international organisations in the field of his of expertise. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology & Biochemistry from the University of Kwazulu-Natal. Vinay’s assorted achievements range from consulting at numerous laboratories in South Africa and neighbouring countries to achieving various laboratory management systems accreditations. His drive for excellence in implementation of laboratory management systems, has led him to be one of the best ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 facilitator, auditor and an expert. He is known for his down to earth approach to his professional career with a vast knowledge to share.

Vinay is a director and co-founder of MiChem Dynamics (Pty) Ltd and VGL Dimensions (Pty) Ltd. These two companies he helped to conceptualise and establish in order to fulfil his philosophy of service excellence, respect and a vision to promote laboratory management systems that will save lives, change lives and create a better future. He provides management and technical leadership to more than 12 different types of professional qualifications in the two companies he owns. A true family man at heart who lives with the values of honesty, accountability and integrity.