PROCESSING SOLUTIONS.
ENGINEERING.
TECHNOLOGY.
From concept to production. We design, source, manufacture, install and support complete poultry processing solutions — from compact rural plants to high-capacity industrial facilities.
ONE GROUP
FOUR SPECIALIST OPERATING COMPANIES
One coordinated route from the first layout and equipment selection through procurement, installation, commissioning, spares and lifetime support.
Years in the industry
Founded 2006 as MPES
Specialist group entities
One integrated solution
Plants delivered & supported
Across Southern and wider Africa
Family owned & operated
Independent, accountable
Countries
served
SA, Mauritius, Namibia, Zimbabwe…
Full-service EPC specialist
Poultry & food processing
RJE GROUP
THE UMBRELLA
STRUCTURE
Modern, innovative and sustainable full turnkey solutions for partners and customers within the processing industry. Four specialist sibling entities — each with a distinct function — united under one group mission.
RJE Group is not a trading entity on its own — it is the structure that binds four specialist companies together, each with a defined role in delivering complete end-to-end processing solutions. Once you’ve chosen RJE Group, you have everything you need — from initial design through to after-sales maintenance and growth, for life.
01
RUSANDUS ENGINEERING
Processing Solutions — Design & Manufacturing
The heart and foundation of the RJE Group. RUSANDUS provides engineering design, procurement, project management, construction management, HACCP consulting, and environmental consulting for food and poultry processing facilities. Our best-known brand — over 20 years in the industry.
02
TECERA TECHNOLOGIES
Purchasing, Spares, Import / Export
Tecera Technologies handles the supply chain, spares, and procurement function for the Group. Sourcing and importing specialist processing equipment and consumable spares from international partners, managing export logistics — ensuring customers have access to the right parts when they need them.
03
ARDELIS ENGINEERING
Electro-mechanical Servicing — Technicians & Servicing
Ardelis Engineering provides on-site electro-mechanical technical servicing and maintenance for processing facilities. Qualified technicians offer breakdown response, planned maintenance programmes, and equipment installation support — ensuring maximum operational uptime.
04
C.E.M INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Dry Steam Equipment Suppliers
C.E.M Industrial specialises in industrial dry steam cleaning equipment for food processing environments. Dry steam is a chemical-free, high-temperature cleaning method meeting the stringent hygiene standards required in abattoirs and processing plants — reducing water usage and cleaning downtime.
OUR STORY
TWO DECADES
OF PROCESSING EXPERTISE
Well known as RUSANDUS — the RJE Group was founded in 2006 by Russell James Erwee as Midlands Processing Equipment Suppliers. MPES will forever be the heart and foundation of the Group. Now in 2026, we celebrate 20 years in the industry and the formal launch of the RJE Group structure from our Head Office in Somerset West, Western Cape.
OUR
VALUES
No Customer
Too Small
Founded 2006 as MPES
From large-scale facilities to compact abattoirs. We serve the full spectrum — these customers grow, and we grow with them.
Start to Finish
and Beyond
Founded 2006 as MPES
Design, build, supply, service, clean, maintain. Once you’ve chosen RJE Group, you have everything you need — for life.
Family Owned
Fully Accountable
Founded 2006 as MPES
The Erwee family runs the entire Group. Decisions made by people who care about the outcome.
Supplier
Independence
Founded 2006 as MPES
Equipment recommendations are driven by what’s right for your project — not by any manufacturer agreement.
Modern, Innovative, Sustainable
Founded 2006 as MPES
Forward-thinking solutions across all Group entities. Built to last, built to grow.
Family-run. Accountable. Built to last.
OUR TEAM
PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROCESS
At RJE Group, our strength comes from the people behind the business. As a family-run group, we take personal responsibility for the work we deliver, the relationships we build and the solutions we stand behind. Our team brings together specialist expertise, practical experience and a shared commitment to doing things properly — from the first conversation through to ongoing support.
TECHNICAL SCOPE
GROUP
CAPABILITIES
A full breakdown of services by entity — showing which part of the RJE Group delivers each function and what the client receives.
Entity
RUSANDUS
Scope of Services
Processing plant layout; refrigeration & cold store design; P&IDs; equipment arrangement; electrical single-line diagrams; civil & structural specifications; HACCP-compliant design
Deliverable
Entity
RUSANDUS
Scope of Services
| WBS development; scheduling; cost baseline & change management; stakeholder reporting; risk management; close-out documentation |
Deliverable
Entity
RUSANDUS
Scope of Services
On-site management; contractor oversight; QA/QC; method statement review; NCR & RFI management; punchlist; commissioning; as-built verification
Deliverable
Entity
RUSANDUS
Scope of Services
Hazard analysis; CCP determination; HACCP plan development; prerequisite programme design; internal audit schedules; corrective action registers; gap analysis
Deliverable
Entity
RUSANDUS
Scope of Services
Basic assessment EIA; effluent characterisation & treatment design; atmospheric emissions screening; waste management plan; NEMA & SANS compliance
Deliverable
Entity
TECERA TECHNOLOGIES
Scope of Services
Equipment sourcing & procurement; spares supply & management; import/export logistics; vendor pre-qualification; customs coordination; goods receipt inspection
Deliverable
Entity
ARDELIS ENGINEERING
Scope of Services
Breakdown response; planned maintenance programmes; equipment installation; electrical fault finding; motor & drive servicing; on-site technical support
Deliverable
Entity
C.E.M INDUSTRIAL
Scope of Services
Dry steam equipment supply; hygiene system design; food-grade sanitisation consulting; operator training; equipment sales and ongoing support
Deliverable
HOW WE WORK
THE RJE WAY
FROM IDEA TO PRODUCTION
We start with the customer, not the catalogue. Understand the operation, design the right solution, select the right technology, make it work in African conditions, install it properly and support it for the long term.
01
FEASABILITY & SCOPING
Site assessment, capacity requirements, preliminary budget, and entity engagement planning across the Group.
02
CONCEPT DESIGN
Process flow, equipment selection, layout concepts, HACCP screening, and environmental scoping.
03
DETAILED ENGINEERING
Full technical drawings, specifications, HACCP documentation, and procurement schedules.
04
PROCUREMENT
Tecera Technologies sources and imports equipment and spares — vendor management, logistics, and customs end-to-end.
05
CONSTRUCTION
RUSANDUS on-site management, QA/QC, and contractor oversight through to commissioning and handover.
06
AFTER-SALES SUPPORT
Ardelis servicing, Tecera spares, and C.E.M cleaning systems keep your facility running long after handover.
GALLERY
INDUSTRIES SERVED
SECTORS
& APPLICATIONS
Poultry processing is our founding specialisation — but our capabilities extend across the full food and agro-processing value chain. Every plant, every size.
POULTRY PROCESSING
Abattoir design, slaughter lines, evisceration, chilling, portioning, and packaging. We work the processing side — from point of slaughter to finished product.
RED MEAT PROCESSING
Abattoir design and upgrade, deboning rooms, curing and smoking facilities, effluent management, and associated processing systems.
AGRICULTURE & FISH
Processing facility design for fresh and frozen fish — hygiene-compliant layouts, water management, and temperature-controlled handling systems.
BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY
Dry steam cleaning equipment provides a fast, effective, and chemical-free solution for maintaining the highest hygiene standards in bakery and confectionery environments.
GENERAL AGRO-PROCESSING
Feed mills, grain handling, vegetable processing, dairy ancillaries, and other agro-industrial facilities requiring specialist engineering input.
SMALL SCALE & COMPACT
From large facilities to compact setups. We never overlook the smaller client — they’re often tomorrow’s larger project. We grow with you.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY PARTNERS
OUR
PARTNERS
Long-standing relationships with specialist manufacturers across Europe and internationally — all managed through Tecera Technologies, giving you world-class equipment through a single point of contact.
FOODMATE
Netherlands
Precision portioning and deboning equipment for poultry processing lines.
HEINEN FREEZING
Germany
Industrial freezing and cooling systems for poultry and meat processing.
UNIFORTES INDUSTRIAL CLEANING
Netherlands
Industrial cleaning and hygiene systems for food processing environments.
GEAVE
International
Specialist processing equipment and solutions for the food industry.
GOODWAY
International – New Partner
Industrial cleaning technologies and maintenance solutions for processing facilities.
OUR GLOBAL REACH
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
OUR
BLOG
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A PROJECT
Tell us what you want to process, your target capacity and where the project is located. We will route the enquiry to the right RJE Group team and take it from there.
HEAD OFFICE
Collections & Deliveries
Tazra Park 1, Unit 8
8 Stuart Close, Somerset Business Park
Somerset West, Western Cape, 7130, South Africa
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday – Friday:
08:00 – 17:00 SAST
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