Jan Dawid le Roux
Fresnaye
Summary
Jan le Roux is the Chief Executive of Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa “REBOSA” and has played a pivotal role in the South African real estate industry for over 41 years. He serves on several boards including the National Property Practitioners Council, Property Sector Charter Council and Leapfrog Property Group. He is a past director of America’s largest trade association, representing 1.5 million members (2023). As the founder of the PA Group, later BetterBond, SA’s largest bond originator (Now BetterHome Group) Jan has championed innovation and empowerment, notably through the New Deal Trust. His contributions have shaped the industry, earning him recognition from peers and government. He holds a law degree and is a registered property practitioner.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa
01.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Largest and most representative residential real estate body with over 17,500 members
- Voluntary Not-for-Profit Organisation
- Website: www.rebosa.co.za
- Chief Executive Officer of REBOSA
- Largest and most representative residential real estate body with over 17,500 members
- Voluntary Not-for-Profit Organisation
- Website: www.rebosa.co.za
Founder and CEO
Leapfrog Property Group (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: Leapfrog was South Africa’s first empowered residential real estate group residing within the New Deal Trust
- Website: www.leapfrog.co.za
- Leapfrog was South Africa’s first empowered residential real estate group residing within the New Deal Trust
- Black agents control Leapfrog Property Group, which currently operates 30 offices nationwide and employs 300 estate agents
- Dividends from the shareholding in Leapfrog Property Group, allocated to the New Deal Trust, are exclusively dedicated to empowering black estate agents in the industry, ensuring this support continues in perpetuity
- Leapfrog was South Africa’s first empowered residential real estate group residing within the New Deal Trust
- Website: www.leapfrog.co.za
Trustee
New Deal Trust
01.2003 - Current
- Following the merger of PA Homeloans and BetterBond, the New Deal Trust was formed which secured 26% of company shares
- The Trust offered 1,000 shares to the first 100 Black estate agents at R0.01 per share, valued at R30 each, resulting in around R3 million being distributed to agents
- The Trust's mission is to empower Black estate agents, with beneficiaries being those registered with the then EAAB/now PPRA
Publisher
Property Publications
01.1987 - 01.2020
- Launched Easiguide Production Company to produce property papers in partnership with agents
- The last product, Property Guide, became the biggest in SA
Founder
Property Professional Club
01.1996 - 01.2006
- The Property Association launched the Property Professional Club and Property Professional Awards which became a prime event in real estate and were sponsored by Nedbank for 10 years
- Agents were recognised for performance but also for contributions made to the betterment of the real estate industry
- One of the important criteria taken into account was the individuals BEE credentials
CEO
BetterLife Group
03.1993 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: South Africa’s largest mortgage originator
- Launched PA Group Ltd
- The company owned key property publications and founded PA Homeloans, which later merged with BetterBond to form BetterLife Group
- Exited and sold shares in 2006 to pursue new opportunities
- South Africa’s largest mortgage originator
Co-founder / Chairman
Property Association
01.1983 - 01.2006
- The Property Association grew to represent 14,000 estate agents by 2003
- The Association morphed into PA Group LTD
Education
Baccalaureus Iuris - Bachelor of Law
University of Johannesburg
02.1974
Matric -
Schoonspruit Hoërskool
02.1971
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Operational leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Visioning
- Financial Management
- Operational Oversight
- Business Development
- Relationship Management
- Corporate leadership
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Staff Management
Websites
Accomplishments
BetterHome Group and industry leaders honour real estate legend Jan le Roux - November 6, 2023
https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2023/11/06/betterhome-group-and-industry-leaders-honour-real-estate-legend-jan-le-roux/
Rebosa raises R700 000 to empower Black property entrepreneurs – August 5, 2022
https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2022/08/05/rebosa-raises-r700-000-to-empower-black-property-entrepreneurs
A first for business owners and transformation - June 24, 2022
https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2022/06/24/a-first-for-business-owners-and-transformation/
The Property Professional Jan/Feb 2007
The share scheme that eventually distributed R3m to Black Property Practitioners - Attached
Financial Mail February 23, 2007
The launch of the Leapfrog Property Group - Attached
The Property Professional - Oct/Nov 2000
A unanimous vote for Transformation for an Industry at the Crossroads.
Financial Mail April, 28 2006
An article written by Mr Ian Fife at the time that J le Roux sold his share in what is today BetterLife Group - attached
The Property Professional May/June 2006
An acknowledgement from the new CEO on Jan’s departure - Attached
The Property Magazine - May 2000
Leapfrog Property Group - Attached
Profile
Chief Executive, Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa (REBOSA), 41, National Property Practitioners Council, Property Sector Charter Council, Leapfrog Property Group, America’s largest trade association, Earned recognition from peers and government, Matric, 1971, Schoonspruit Hoërskool, Klerksdorp, Baccalaureus Iuris (Bachelor of Law), 1974, University of Johannesburg, Several university courses in classical languages, biblical studies, strategic studies and international politics, NQF4 / NQF 5 Exemption, PDE
Publicrecognition
- BetterHome Group and industry leaders honour real estate legend Jan le Roux, 11/06/23, https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2023/11/06/betterhome-group-and-industry-leaders-honour-real-estate-legend-jan-le-roux/
- Rebosa raises R700 000 to empower Black property entrepreneurs, 08/05/22, https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2022/08/05/rebosa-raises-r700-000-to-empower-black-property-entrepreneurs/
- A first for business owners and transformation, 06/24/22, https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2022/06/24/a-first-for-business-owners-and-transformation/
Affiliations
National Association of Realtors
Board Representation
- Associated Property Practitioners (Pty) Ltd
- Betterhome Group (Pty) Ltd
- Blok South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Blue Stone Trading Forty-Three CC
- Estate Agency Property Portal Company (Pty) Ltd
- Estate Agents Data Company (Pty) Ltd
- Felix Futures (Pty) Ltd
- Khokhela Property Group (Pty) Ltd
- Leapfrog Property Group (Pty) Ltd
- National Property Practitioners Council (NPC)
- PA Group Media (Pty) Ltd
- Property Professional Magazine (Pty) Ltd
- Property Sector Charter Council (Statutory Body)
- Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa (NPC)
- Snowy Owl Properties (Pty) Ltd
- The Property Advertising Joint Venture (Pty) Ltd
Personal Information
- ID Number: 530808 5076 083
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa
01.2014 - Current
Founder and CEO
Leapfrog Property Group (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - Current
Trustee
New Deal Trust
01.2003 - Current
Founder
Property Professional Club
01.1996 - 01.2006
CEO
BetterLife Group
03.1993 - 01.2006
Publisher
Property Publications
01.1987 - 01.2020
Co-founder / Chairman
Property Association
01.1983 - 01.2006
Baccalaureus Iuris - Bachelor of Law
University of Johannesburg
Matric -
Schoonspruit Hoërskool
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