After earning my Marketing Management qualification in 1997, I threw myself into every opportunity that came my way — from admin and retail to legal support, call centres, recruitment, and even selling advertising space for a magazine. Each role, no matter how small, became a stepping stone toward my long‑held goal of building a career in marketing.
That breakthrough arrived in Cape Town in 2001 when I stepped into the property industry for the first time. I supported an operations manager, property manager, and leasing manager responsible for iconic sites such as the Newlands Cricket and Rugby Stadiums, along with a portfolio of industrial and commercial buildings across the southern suburbs. Stepping into their roles during absences gave me invaluable hands‑on experience and ignited a deep, lasting passion for property.
In 2006, my husband, children, and I relocated to Johannesburg to begin a new chapter. Later that year, I joined JHI, where I contributed to the leasing of major retail developments including Greenstone Mall and Mthatha Mall. This exposure opened the door to Melrose Arch in 2008, where I worked across residential, commercial, and retail leasing while supporting the day‑to‑day operations and the rollout of future development phases.
In 2010, I made the bold decision to leave the corporate world to embrace motherhood more fully while continuing my property career. I joined a boutique agency in Fourways specialising in residential rentals and sales — a move that offered both flexibility and fulfilment. That same year, I wrote the Board Exam and qualified as a Professional Practitioner in Real Estate.
Seeking broader exposure and new challenges, I joined Clockwork in 2019, and it has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career. Nearly 25 years in, I’ve gained experience across every facet of property and built relationships that have shaped both my professional and personal life. I wouldn’t change a thing.More...