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Nozipho Mfeka

Nozipho Mfeka

Real Estate Entrepreneur
Durban,KZN

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in Business Development, Marketing, and Sales, I bring a proven track record of success in both local and international markets. Specializing in the Real Estate and Retail Industries, I have successfully conceptualized and executed innovative business ventures. Throughout my career, I have effectively led teams and employees in various ventures, projects, and mandates. Fueling my passion for business is a constant pursuit of excellence and surpassing expectations. I possess excellent client relations and negotiation skills, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring client satisfaction. As an imaginative Marketer, I consistently think outside the box and provide unique marketing solutions for each project or product assigned to me. My commitment to service delivery drives me to consistently deliver work that exceeds industry standards. Embracing a radical approach to business has kept me ahead in the highly competitive business environment. Currently, my focus is on disrupting the Real Estate Industry with creative digital marketing solutions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Real Estate Entrepreneur

Ophizon Properties
09.2024 - Current
  • Launched my own Real Estate Brand, Ophizon Business & Brand under the international umbrella of Exp Realty.
  • Leveraging digital marketing as a primary marketing method; using social media platforms to promote listings, reaching a broader audience and generating leads.
  • Utilizing advanced technology tools such as virtual tours and property presentations; to showcase properties more effectively, attracting more potential buyers online.
  • Improving property listings by collaborating with photographers to capture visually appealing images that accurately representing each property's unique qualities.
  • Promoting the Lifestyle element of property sales inclusive of the area's amenities, public facilities, attractions and entertainment.
  • Leveraging market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients, through comprehensive market research, comparative market analysis, evaluations and implementing strategic marketing plans.
  • Employing advanced CRM tools to manage client interactions efficiently, ensuring timely follow-up and service delivery.
  • Educating clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.

Regional Branch Manager

Atlas Property Group
07.2003 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: (Atlas Property Group, Waterfall - Durban, South Africa)
  • Head hunted by Atlas Property Group to be their Regional Branch Manager in KwaZulu Natal.
  • Tasked with setting up the new branch and took care of a key Mandate with THR Properties to sell 30 apartments in a Share block scheme in North Beach, Durban.
  • Expanded on this mandate and listed another property owned by the same client to place tenants at The Palace Hotel and Suites with 25 Units to let.
  • Excelled on this mandate and leased over 60% of the listed apartments.
  • Participated in various networking events to generate leads and expand professional connections; promoting the company's services in the respective farming areas.
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote properties through various channels, including social media and other online platforms.
  • Negotiated contracts with sellers and buyers to finalize transactions.
  • Prepared documents related to the sale and lease of properties, including agreements, offers, counteroffers, disclosures, etc.
  • Conducted comparative market analyses to determine appropriate pricing for listed properties.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during negotiations between parties involved in transactions.
  • Coordinated property inspections, appraisals, and other necessary steps during the transaction process.
  • Provided guidance on property financing options and assisted clients in securing home loans.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential properties for clients and assessed client needs and provided appropriate advice on property investments.
  • Established strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
  • Managed diverse portfolio of properties for multiple clients simultaneously.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities through industry courses and certifications.

Professional Property Practitioner

Pro Estates
03.2003 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: (Pro Estates, Waterfall - Durban, South Africa)
  • Joined Pro Estates as a Professional Property Practitioner
  • Handled both Sales and Rentals of Residential Property.
  • Tasks included the listing and marketing of properties.
  • Executed Property selling and buying process from beginning to end.
  • Had consultations with both buyers and sellers and negotiated on behalf of the client. (Seller)
  • Canvassed for new business and conducted farming in designated areas, both physically and through technology (systems).
  • Designated to work at the prestigious Cotswold Downs Country and Golf Estate in Hillcrest.

Founder & Business Development Director

Ophizon Business & Brand
05.2012 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: (Ophizon Business & Brand, Durban, South Africa)
  • Established Ophizon Business & Brand, a business consulting firm whose core business is to enhance enterprises’ brand and overall performance to enable growth, success & sustainability.
  • Business offering entails; Business Development, Public Relations & Media Relations, Integrated Communications, Marketing and Sales Strategies, Business and Sponsorship Management.
  • Drafting of key business documents such as proposals, business plans, actions plans and business profiles.
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction, providing exceptional service and promptly addressing inquiries and concerns.
  • Fostering culture of innovation, leading to development of groundbreaking solutions that speak to customer needs.
  • Increased brand visibility and market penetration by developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies.

Founder & Sales Director

Siphila Kahle Food Solutions
05.2016 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: (Siphila Kahle Food Solutions, Winterton - KZN, South Africa)
  • Established Siphila Kahle Trading & Projects which is a food production and supply company specializing in staple foods such as Maize Meal, Samp and Sugar Beans.
  • Siphila Kahle was proudly a supplier to the NSNP Programme (National Schools Nutrition Programme) for 3 years.
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business operations and expenses.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
  • Negotiated partnerships with suppliers to reduce costs, enhancing profitability with strategic sourcing.
  • Handled Business Development, marketing and sales for the business.

Founder & Managing Director

Ophizon Hair
10.2006 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: (Ophizon Hair, Durban, South Africa)
  • Established and managed Ophizon Hair, the first exclusive ethnic hair extension retail and hair salon combination outlet in Durban.
  • I took the shop from concept to operation; responsible for designing and sourcing hairpieces from abroad, sourcing and hiring of staff, business development as well as the marketing and the sales of the business.
  • The business was managed by me from operations to staff management and customer relations.
  • The business was well received by clients and was featured in several newspaper and magazine articles as the Hair Extension and Salon that changed the ethnic hair industry forever; taking it to the next level and inspiring many similar businesses that followed in Ophizon Hair’s footsteps.

Business Development Manager

Bond Choice Home Loans
03.2005 - 06.2007
  • Company Overview: (Bond Choice Home Loans, Durban, South Africa)
  • Business Development Manager at Bond Choice; a Home Loans Origination Company
  • I was responsible for sourcing new business for the company especially bulk home loan deals.
  • I specialized in forming strategic partnerships with Municipalities, Private and Public Companies and Property Developers where we offered finance solutions for prospective home owners especially employees of the above-mentioned organizations.
  • I was also tasked with securing mother bond financing for clients looking to embark in residential and commercial property development projects.


Property Sales Consultant

Private Property Listings.
06.2003 - 03.2005
  • Company Overview: (Private Property Listings, Durban, South Africa)
  • Property consultant at Private Property Listings and Agent Direct Services specialising in the marketing of new developments and handling second hand stock all over South Africa offering digital property marketing solutions to our clients.
  • Handling telephonic Property Listings, Photography of Properties and Online Marketing.
  • Attending meetings, as I shadowed the CEO and founder Mr. Justin Clarke.
  • Private Property was the first company to introduce online marketing of property in South Africa, disrupting the advertising of property on print media forever.


Assistant Mortgage Banker

American Residential Funding (AMRES)
03.2001 - 10.2002
  • Company Overview: (AMRES, Los Angeles, California, United States of America)
  • Joined American Residential Funding (AMRES) as an assistant Mortgage Banker.
  • The company's key task was essentially mortgage origination
  • My duties involved consulting with clients during initial meetings and right through the process, loan processing, liaising with Bank Reps.
  • Realtors, Escrow, Title Deed Reps, and helping our clients meet all the lenders needs and conditions to close the deal.
  • My duties also involved property consulting and notary services.

Junior Banquet Manager

Summerfield & Suites
02.2000 - 11.2000
  • Company Overview: (Summerfield & Suites, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A)
  • Hired by Summerfield & Suites Events Department as Junior Banquet Manager, handling bookings of the various banquet venues within the hotel, managing serving staff for each event, ensuring that they are competent, presentable - managing their deportment, efficiency and overall customer service, as well as arranging and sitting in on all training sessions.
  • Liaising with Hotel Culinary team to make sure menu is correct.
  • Liaising with House Keeping team to make sure booked venue is clean and that requested set up is correct.
  • Reported to Senior Banquet Manager.

Attractions Hostess & Cultural Representative

Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom &
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: (Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom, Orlando, Florida, United States of America)
  • Participated in the Walt Disney World Cultural & Hospitality Programme a one-year programme; that was aimed at integrating African & American Cultures while training and exposing participants to the world class hospitality standard of Walt Disney World to broaden our hospitality knowledge while enriching their work experience.
  • I worked as an attractions host; banquet hostess and cultural representative.
  • Duties included hosting guided tours of the Animal Kingdom.
  • Been banquet serving staff when required to; setting up venue and serving guests
  • Educating guest about my African culture who visited Theme Park.

Education

Diploma - Public Relations and Media Studies

Varsity College
Durban, KZN

Certificate - Real Estate

Corfield School of Real Estate
Durban, South Africa

Certificate - Management Accounting & Finance

Varsity College
Durban, KZN

Certificate - Commercial Property Brokerage – Law & Practice

University of Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa

Real Estate Qualification SAQA 59097: NQF Level 4 - undefined

Braintrust Business Training
Johannesburg, South Africa

PPRA Professional Designation (PDE 4) -

Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority
Johannesburg, South Africa

Skills

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovative

Skills And Experience

  • Marketing & Sales Expertise spanning over 20 years with a proven track record.
  • Business Development Specialist with excellent strategic and negotiation proficiency.
  • International Bond Origination experience, American Residential Funding, California, USA.
  • Digital Marketing expert having worked for one of South Africa’s leading digital marketing companies, Private Property a trailblazer in the online marketing industry.
  • Appointed as KZN Regional Manager at Atlas Property Group, handling key clients and mandates, such as THR Properties (Trafalgar) and First Group Resorts.
  • Excelled with multi sales and rentals at The Oceanic and The Palace, properties managed by THR Properties and owned by the First Group.
  • Outstanding Public Relations, Interpersonal Skills and Leadership aptitude.

Life Achievements

  • Crowned Miss Durban 1997 at the official opening ceremony of the world class Durban facility; Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) in the presence of esteemed dignitaries which included the Former State President: Mr. Nelson Mandela and his First Lady: Mrs. Gracia Marcel Mandela.
  • HIV Ambassador 2007 – 2008, KZN Department of Health.
  • Worked with former Ethekwini Honourable Mayor; Mr. Obed Mlaba, MEC of health Dr. Zweli Mkhize on various HIV & Aids awareness campaigns as well as social cohesion initiatives.
  • Travel and Tourism Ambassador 2007 – 2008, KZN Tourism Authority.
  • Worked with Former KZN Premier: Mr Ben Ngubane and His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini on various Travel & Tourism campaigns.
  • Selected to participate in the Walt Disney World Hospitality & Cultural Programme in Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
  • Selected to serve on the Institute of Estate Agents South Africa (IEASA) KZN as a board member while at Private Property.
  • Served on the board of the Wylie House an Orphanage that housed abandoned and abused children during this time.

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7907010297082
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Marital Status: Single

Reading, Cooking, Hiking, Swimming and Traveling

I enjoy reading local, South African Fiction books as well as African Philosophy. I love cooking as I find it therapeutic, I am adventurous with food andI like trying out new dishes. Hiking is both challenging and fun for me and allows me to bond with nature. 

Swimming is a new interest as I am slowly overcoming my few of water and am enjoying connecting with water, it is healing. Travelling is my first love,  locally, continentally and internationally. I love discovering new places, cultures and food. If it were up to I'd always be on the road or up in the air going to discover a new place and a new adventure! 

Timeline

Real Estate Entrepreneur

Ophizon Properties
09.2024 - Current

Founder & Sales Director

Siphila Kahle Food Solutions
05.2016 - 11.2022

Founder & Business Development Director

Ophizon Business & Brand
05.2012 - 02.2023

Founder & Managing Director

Ophizon Hair
10.2006 - 12.2012

Business Development Manager

Bond Choice Home Loans
03.2005 - 06.2007

Regional Branch Manager

Atlas Property Group
07.2003 - 09.2024

Property Sales Consultant

Private Property Listings.
06.2003 - 03.2005

Professional Property Practitioner

Pro Estates
03.2003 - 07.2023

Assistant Mortgage Banker

American Residential Funding (AMRES)
03.2001 - 10.2002

Junior Banquet Manager

Summerfield & Suites
02.2000 - 11.2000

Attractions Hostess & Cultural Representative

Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom &
01.1999 - 01.2000

Certificate - Real Estate

Corfield School of Real Estate

Certificate - Management Accounting & Finance

Varsity College

Certificate - Commercial Property Brokerage – Law & Practice

University of Cape Town

Real Estate Qualification SAQA 59097: NQF Level 4 - undefined

Braintrust Business Training

Diploma - Public Relations and Media Studies

Varsity College

PPRA Professional Designation (PDE 4) -

Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority
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