Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa June 2015 | Page 13

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annie Moolman is the Executive Chairman and Managing
Director of the Moolman Group, which develops and manages
a wide range of commercial properties countrywide. The
Moolman Group offers an exceptional portfolio of skills and
an extensive network in the property sector.
Moolman’s prominence in either developing or managing a
large number of properties in Polokwane, as well as his entreperneurial
leadership and his experience serving on numerous boards and
committees, prepared him for his role as the former mayor of Polokwane.
He was also the Deputy President of the Limpopo Gaming Board,
has served on the Limpopo Roads Agency Board and was Chairman of
the Limpopo Tender Board for two years. Moolman remains an active
contributor to the Polokwane community and a significant player in the
property development sector.
As an experienced pilot, his flying experience and astute approach
to investing and developing properties have taken both him and the
Moolman Group to new heights.
The Moolman Group is a family-run business that was founded in
1967 by his father, Dr Jan Moolman. Over the last 48 years, the company
has grown from strength to strength, with rapid expansion over the years,
due to a good network of trusted partners. In February this year, the
Group owned and managed assets valued at more than R7 billion.
The Group currently has 90,000m² of property under construction
and successfully manages a further 750,515m² of retail, commercial and
industrial space.
The Moolman Group’s major investments include mainly retail
and industrial properties, along with select office investments. Its
comprehensive commercial property portfolio features regional malls,
shopping centres, value centres, industrial warehouses, motor towns and
buildings located in Central Business Districts. This includes either full
or partial ownership of an impressive portfolio which includes, among
many others:
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Lephalale Mall
Soshanguve Crossing
Middelburg Mall
Mall of the North
KG Mall
Seshego Circle Centre
Cycad Centre
Game Polokwane Centre
Game N1 City
Makro Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Alberton, Wonderboom,
Vaal, Six Fountains
• Waterfall Business Estate
• Sussex Office Park
• Eastwood Office Park, Baobab House
• Fin Forum
• 69 Schoeman Street, Pretoria
• Pharmarama
• Moolpark, Polokwane
www.reimag.co.za

PERSONAL
STATISTICS
Age: 58
Married: Sharon Plumari
Children: Three children, four
grandchildren

CLOSE-UP

Mentors: Nelson Mandela because
of his tenacity in sticking to his
principles and his ability to forgive,
despite the incredible adversity that he
faced during his life.
What are you reading?
At the moment I am just trying to keep
up with work documents and staying
abreast of general news and even that
is a challenge!
Future achievements: Make a
difference to as many people as I can,
starting with my family and colleagues
Life motto: Work hard, play hard

JANNIE
MOOLMAN’S TOP
INVESTMENT TIPS

1. Reputation comes first.
2. Property is a long-term business.
3. Relationships with tenants are
extremely important.
4. Find a niche or a particular sector
in the industry.
5. Gain expert knowledge in your
field.
6. Appoint the best people.
7. Be passionate.
8. Have fun!
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