2021 Chairperson Awards

8 CEO MONTHLY / CHAIRPERSON AWARDS 2021 , Aug21705 Real Estate Chairman of the Year 2021 (Southern Africa): Rob Buthelezi & Excellence Award for Community Support Initiatives 2021 The RB Property Group is constantly evolving and growing. RB offers a wide range of services intending to provide the best solution for every one of its clients. Founded in 2000, over twenty years of experience has been built into its culture. Founder Rob Buthelezi explains, “We have serviced clients in almost all spheres of the property spectrum, from project finance solutions, project and development management and asset management. “RB was founded on building sustainable wealth and promoting and sustaining property investments by ordinary people looking to grow their asset base,” he continues. “Our directors come from diverse backgrounds giving our team a skill set for the benefit of its investors.” The company has provided market research for property owners and developers over the past two decades, giving insight into current and future trends within the industry. Rob explains, “Our strength within the property data analysis extends to property valuations conducted for thousands of properties for various municipalities across the country.” Some of its clients include government departments, universities, the private sector, and financial institutions. RB offers end to end solutions by managing the process from project scope definition, feasibility, design and construction to facilities management. RB’s goal is to bring value to its clients by managing efficiencies in the design, while also making significant contributions to reshaping the social perceptions of the industry too. Rob explains, “Over the years, we have been involved in transforming the property industry by taking on assignments like the property charter to allow more black people to acquire skills and knowledge in the property industry in South Africa. Our company was instrumental in supporting and building the SAIBPP (South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners).” Before the company’s formation, Rob worked for his father in construction as a junior project manager, before moving on to work for NBS Devco. Additionally, Rob worked for NED Bank as Asset Manager and then moved to Group Five Construction to take on the role of Project Manager. In 2000, Rob decided to form RB Property Group in order to provide project management services for his own highly valued clients. Rob explains, “It is important for us to listen to the client’s brief and give our professional input to help the client to develop and realise their goals and in most cases, exceed the client’s expectations. Our services include technical advisory services and strategic solutions to clients who have large property portfolios.” RB Property Group was established in 2000 to provide property services such as consulting, sales and development management. Award winner at the CEOMonthly Chairperson Awards 2021, Rob Buthelezi and his wife, Mahadi, founded the company by offering property consulting andmanagement services to government and private sector clients. Since then, the reach of RB has grown steadily as the firmhas gone from strength to strength.