“Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.”
We know one of the most important things about your trip is the people you meet. At Pisces Diving we don't just want to take you on from A to B during a dive. We want to get to know you and give you an amazing experience!
Come and join our awesome team for diving and hang out with us after your dives!
Meet our pisces team!!
Louis Olivier
Owner, Skipper, Dive Master
Louis Olivier – Owner, Skipper, Dive Master.
Louis qualified as an Open Water diver in 1991 and started Pisces Diving shortly after in 1994.His passion is his work and his work is his pleasure and is the driving force behind his incredible Pisces Team.He loves diving and always finds something unique and special to share with fellow divers.“The ocean has given me the biggest gift ever, a daughter who shares my passion and the opportunity to share my love and passion for the ocean and my work with her”.His best day ever was his daughters first dive.
Favourite Ocean Creature: Great White Shark, Glaucus atlanticus and the Hypocampus Nalu
Naide figueira henriques
Front of House / Office Manager, Beach Control, Social Media Content Creator
Naide moved from a remote, arid and beautiful Namaqualand to the opposite: the stunning and amazing Sodwana Bay! A 5 year temporary plan eventually progressed to a permanent home base!!
Hospitality is what Naide, eats, breathes and sleeps and has been an integral part of her life from an impressionable young age till present! Her love for all animals has been extended and included the love for all oceanic creatures and what the mesmerizing ocean presents with regards to its topography and diversity of fish species.
She shares her unlimited passion for the ocean with all our clients and encouraging the adventurous exploration of what the ocean provides!
Currently she is a novice diver with unquestionable, determination and aspiration to enhance aiming to consistently improving her current knowledge and skills!! Her deep rooted passion and believe is to conserve our extraordinary marine protected area which we need to all realise is all of ours responsibility to conserve without limitations!!
Favourite Ocean Creature: All Shark species and the magnificent Whales!!
Paul Prinsloo
Gear Technician
Paul was born and raised in a small farming town called Amersfoort (Mpumalanga). He arrived in Sodwana for a holiday in December 2015. However, he fell in love so after his holiday he returned straight away! In January 2016 he went back already and has been in Sodwana Bay since. When he first arrived he had never been on the ocean, but it didn't take him long to go all the way up to instructor. And not just that: Paul got the hang of tec-diving and so he continued his journey diving up to normoxic trimix.
Living close to the coast was always on Paul's bucket-list and Sodwana is Paul's absolute Happy Place!
Favourite sea creature: All ocean creatures!!
GUS gUTHRIE
Instructor & Dive Master
Born and raised in Cape Town, Gus completed his Open Water certification at the age of 10 in Sodwana Bay, followed by his Advanced certification at just 12 years old. He has been diving ever since and has developed a huge passion for marine micro life.
He is known for his calm, confident approach and dedication to sharing the underwater world with others. With a strong foundation in diving and a deep respect for the ocean, Gus brings both skill and enthusiasm to every dive he leads.
He is committed to creating a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience for all divers, whether they are beginners discovering scuba for the first time or experienced divers exploring Sodwana Bay’s renowned reefs. His patient teaching style and attention to detail make him a trusted guide and mentor.
Gus’s love for the ocean is evident in everything he does, and he takes pride in helping guests build confidence, improve their skills, and create unforgettable memories beneath the surface. His positive energy and professionalism make him a valued member of the Pisces Diving team.
Favourite sea creature: Solenostomus paradoxus, otherwise known as the Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Ben Ndube
Ground Operations
Ben is a true born & bred Sodwanian. Ben went to school in the area and joined the Pisces Team in 1997 when he was 15! That's a long time, so most of our family members will know Ben very well and can't deny he is an incredibly helpful and happy guy!
Favourite Ocean Creature: UmKhomo – Whale – Watching the Humpback Whales breaching.
Thabani Nxumalo
Ground Operations
Thabani joined the Pisces Family in 2008. When Thabani first started working with Pisces he was a rather quiet guy. That's hard to believe when you see him now! Thabani has spend a lot of time in the pool to learn how to swim. No one can take take the smile of his face now when he snorkels in the rockpools or out at sea!
Favourite Ocean Creature: UmKhomo – Whale –
Watching the Humpback Whales breaching
megan brown
PADI Instructor, Dive Master, Admin Assistant
Megan’s journey into diving has grown into a passion that has shaped both her career and her life. With a love for marine life, teaching and creating memorable experiences underwater, she enjoys helping people discover the confidence and excitement that comes with exploring the ocean.
Her connection to Sodwana Bay is especially personal. Having grown up visiting the area on family holidays, Sodwana has always held a special place in her heart. Her mother even took her first steps on the beaches of Sodwana Bay, making it a full-circle moment that Megan now gets to call this special place home and work in the environment that has been part of her family’s story for generations.
For Megan, diving is more than simply a job — it is a way of connecting people with the ocean, sharing a place that means so much to her, and inspiring others to appreciate and protect the underwater world.
Favorite ocean creatures: Favourite sea animal is a Turtle and Stingray
chandre delpeche
Dive Master
Chandre is a passionate person with a profound love for the ocean and humanity. Her aspirations are to inspire others to appreciate and preserve the ocean and to educate them about marine life through demonstrations, teaching, and research.
Her passion stems from a life in Sodwana Bay, where she has been exploring the reefs and marine life since birth. She was exposed to diving at three years old and qualified as soon as possible at the age of 11. She is currently studying a BSc in Environmental Management and aims to specialise in Marine Biology.
As a swimming instructor and coach, she is a natural teacher. Exposed to people of all ages and cultures, Chandre has developed a passion for teaching people to love the water and inspiring them to explore the wonders of the sea.
Favourite sea creature: Octopuses, Nudibranchs and Sharks
chad cook
PADI Instructor, Dive Master
Chad has always had a strong connection with the ocean and a genuine passion for exploring what lies beneath the surface. As a scuba instructor, he loves sharing that passion with others and helping divers build their skills, confidence and appreciation for the underwater world.
Chad takes pride in his approach to training, always putting safety and high standards first while making sure every dive is an enjoyable and memorable experience.
For him, diving is more than just being underwater — it’s about sharing the ocean with others and creating experiences that keep people coming back for more.
Favorite ocean creatures: Favourite sea animals is a Shark and Rays
luka goodall
PADI Instructor, Dive Master
Originally from Cape Town, Luka first did her open water in Sodwana Bay in 2023, and immediately decided it was the path she wanted to follow after matriculating. She later did her Advanced open water in 2025, in Zanzibar and has since qualified all the way to PADI Scuba Diving Instructor.
Luka has developed an intense passion for teaching, and sharing the breathtaking underwater world with others. She advocates for protecting the marine life and marine environment, while still appreciating its beauty.
Luka sets very high expectations for herself, is dedicated to her work and maintains a calm and friendly demeanour. Her primary goal is to help create a safe diving environment where others feel comfortable to grow, explore and learn. She remains a student herself and is always eager to improve her knowledge and skills.
Favourite sea creature: All Nudibranchs
