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Johann CP Grobler

Johann CP Grobler

Managing Director
Stellenbosch

Summary

Johann Grobler is an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, and property developer. With a BCom and MBA focused on Investment and Marketing Management, Johann has led significant initiatives in financial services, property development, and agriculture. He is currently the owner and lead developer at Hlala Kamnandi Developments, known for pioneering award-winning residential developments across South Africa.

Work History

Owner and Director

Hlala Kamnandi Developments

Lead Developer on major property developments including:

  • Stellenbosch Village (R2.5 billion, later-living estate)
  • Oakhills Estate (R700 million, 302 residential units)
  • Sharon Park Lifestyle Estate (1800-unit affordable housing development)
  • Protea Glen Manor, Soweto (Winner: Housing Project of the Year, Southern Africa)
  • Responsible for the overall vision, capital structuring, investor relationships, and delivery oversight

Owner

Kamnandi Farms
  • Export table grape and raisin farming operations

Partner

Winelands Productions
  • Leading sound and screen solutions for large events and productions

Head: Middle Market Strategy

FNB
  • Responsible for the strategic design and rollout of the “Bread Basket” middle market segment.

CEO: Package Solutions Product House

FNB
  • Developed key strategic market segmented initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating terms and handling conflicts.

Analyst

Accenture
  • Strategy, Process Development and SAP implementation for Nedbank and Standard Bank

Education

BCom - Marketing & Informatics

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa

MBA - Investment & Strategic Marketing Management

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Strategic Thinker

Excels in complex problem-solving, long-term planning, and systemic thinking

  • Principled Leader

Guided by integrity, high ethical standards, and a strong sense of right and wrong

  • Detail-Oriented Innovator

Balances perfectionism with creativity to build sustainable, efficient solutions

  • Independent & Objective

Highly autonomous, intellectually driven, and comfortable challenging assumptions

  • Improvement-Oriented

Constantly seeks to refine, optimise, and elevate quality in every aspect of work

  • Resilient and Visionary

Capable of leading transformational change in high-stakes environments

(INTP Enneagram Type 1)

Leadership & Community Involvement

  • President, Student Representative Council, University of Pretoria - Drive transformation agenda and repositioning strategy of the university
  • Involved in Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation
  • Emerging Developers Program - Support initiative for small and medium-sized property developers

Timeline

MBA - Investment & Strategic Marketing Management

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Owner

Kamnandi Farms

Partner

Winelands Productions

Owner and Director

Hlala Kamnandi Developments

Head: Middle Market Strategy

FNB

CEO: Package Solutions Product House

FNB

Analyst

Accenture

BCom - Marketing & Informatics

University of Pretoria
Johann CP GroblerManaging Director