Experience

Greeff Properties

• South Africa
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensee

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa Greeff Helderberg has been in business since April 2018. We are extremely proud to be a part of the greater Greeff Family where hard work and resilience has led Mike Greeff and his team to reach extraordinary heights and continue to do so. Greeff Properties is a niche market real estate agency and has become an incredible and recognisable brand over the last 20 years. This and their core values resonated with Loretta Diab and Donné Jacobs, leading them to acquire the license for the area… Show more Greeff Helderberg has been in business since April 2018. We are extremely proud to be a part of the greater Greeff Family where hard work and resilience has led Mike Greeff and his team to reach extraordinary heights and continue to do so. Greeff Properties is a niche market real estate agency and has become an incredible and recognisable brand over the last 20 years. This and their core values resonated with Loretta Diab and Donné Jacobs, leading them to acquire the license for the area. Greeff Properties is also affiliated to Christies International Real Estate and Greeff Properties has won numerous accolades through Christies International. Collectively, Loretta and Donné have 28 years’ experience in the industry. Together, they carry the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything they do. They have built a solid foundation of clients in their community through their professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to always putting their clients first. This dynamic duo recognises and values the trust which clients place in them and their team, and they strive every day to exceed their client’s expectations. Hard work and resilience are common practice and part of their ethos. Whether purchasing or selling, they serve and guide their clients through one of the biggest investments they will ever make. Their relationships with their clients extend beyond the business transaction and they are extremely proud of this. This permeates through to the rest of the Greeff Helderberg team. Both are extraordinarily devoted family women, they hold firm to this value in their personal lives and their business lives, again filtering through to colleagues and clients. Real Estate is in their blood and collectively they have an incredible passion and love for the industry, which is exactly why they do what they do, and they do it well. Show less



Seeff Properties

• South Africa
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Property Consultant

  • May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Somerset West Area, South Africa Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing… Show more Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. Confer with lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources. Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles. Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets. Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated. Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company. Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features. Visit properties to assess them before showing them t Show less



Pam Golding Properties

• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Property Consultant

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  Western Seaboard Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing… Show more Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. Confer with lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources. Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles. Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets. Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated. Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company. Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features. Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients. Show less



Seeff Sandton

• South Africa
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Real Estate Agent

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Fourways Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing… Show more Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. Confer with lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources. Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles. Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets. Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated. Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company. Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features. Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients. Show less



Azochem Laboratories (PTY) LTD

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Manage existing accounts of products currently manufactured. • Manage product development projects for new clients. • Manage product development of new products. • Co-ordinate projects with Production, Customer Service and R&D teams. • Identify new viable product opportunities and ideas for clients. • Ensure contribution targets are achieved per client and overall portfolio. • Store visits to observe current market trend; keep up to date with current neutraceutical, body… Show more • Manage existing accounts of products currently manufactured. • Manage product development projects for new clients. • Manage product development of new products. • Co-ordinate projects with Production, Customer Service and R&D teams. • Identify new viable product opportunities and ideas for clients. • Ensure contribution targets are achieved per client and overall portfolio. • Store visits to observe current market trend; keep up to date with current neutraceutical, body care and pharmaceutical products. • Participate in supplier/ vendor raw material and packaging presentations. • Design briefs and mock up samples for projects. • Participate in taste, visual and feel tests of new products. • Assist potential and current clients with brand expansions. • Monitor the client’s competitor products and markets. • Monitor sales contributions and assist clients with forecasting. • Compile and present presentations to clients. • Work on numerous products at the same time, be self-motivated and exercise good time management. • Work with Marketing and R&D team. • Develop strong customer and internal staff relationships. • Assist with resolving customer problems with QA and direct manager/ director. • Compile costing sheets and prepare quotations for clients. • Compile New Product Development Checklist and specifications. Show less



Azochem Laboratories

• Packaging Technologist

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  • Sourcing new packaging suppliers (local and foreign). Keep up to date with new trends on raw materials and packaging. • Vendor audits and approval on all current and new packaging suppliers to meet QA standards. • Product Development Projects: Receive project briefs from Key Account Managers (KAM’s). Determine correct packaging specs required for specific products in the brief. Source packaging and prices according to project brief. Determine best supplier to use for each item of… Show more • Sourcing new packaging suppliers (local and foreign). Keep up to date with new trends on raw materials and packaging. • Vendor audits and approval on all current and new packaging suppliers to meet QA standards. • Product Development Projects: Receive project briefs from Key Account Managers (KAM’s). Determine correct packaging specs required for specific products in the brief. Source packaging and prices according to project brief. Determine best supplier to use for each item of packaging. Obtain samples of packaging timeously. Source and size shippers where applicable. Obtain final artwork for labels and cartons; and ingredient listings for R&D lab and submit to graphic designer to complete artwork. Where relevant, create mock-up samples for the KAM, Client and to be used as the initial standard for production. • Packaging Quality Assurance: Manage all packaging specs and ensure specs for each packaging item are obtained from the supplier, approved internally and handed to QA for loading on the system and filing. When new packaging is received for the first time, test samples to ensure they are in accordance with initial spec approved during the product development process. • Ensure market sample library and packaging library is kept up to date, neat and accessible at all times Show less



The Shoprite Group of Companies

• South Africa
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Manger

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

  Brackenfell, Cape Town •My role was responsible for managing the inventory and supply chain functions for one of Shoprite’s biggest import suppliers. This role was a very interactive and demanding position, which required impeccable service and communication skills on various levels. •Duties included the management of daily replenishment orders of the nominated supplier by determining the order quantity for each sub vendor. I maintained the required in stock and service level to stores, whilst ensuring that… Show more •My role was responsible for managing the inventory and supply chain functions for one of Shoprite’s biggest import suppliers. This role was a very interactive and demanding position, which required impeccable service and communication skills on various levels. •Duties included the management of daily replenishment orders of the nominated supplier by determining the order quantity for each sub vendor. I maintained the required in stock and service level to stores, whilst ensuring that demand forecasts were correct, and making the necessary changes where required. •I ensured correct and accurate vendor set up, and managed minimum order quantities efficiently. •Tasks involved the communication and negotiation of MOQ issues where they were considered inadequate, for presentation to the chief buyer, buyers and supplier in order to obtain efficient stock holding levels. •I provided constant communication with buyers, suppliers, DC and ITD with regards to various changes in the supply chain, whilst ensuring availability of promotional and advertised lines. •In addition to running various reports, I was responsible for analyzing the data and drawing conclusions and relevant solutions. Show less