Pilanehurst Asset Managers (PAM) is a BBB-EE Level 1 contributor company, consisting of various FSCA and NCR registered entities. We strive to cultivate a business environment with an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging partnerships, joint ventures, and synergies that benefit the business, stakeholders, and investors.
Our team of young and strong shareholders, directors, and committees boasts over 60 years of combined experience across various business and corporate sectors. As an owner-managed firm led by an independent investment manager with a Cat-II FSCA license, we prioritize our clients by:
We adhere to stringent compliance standards to ensure the integrity and reliability of our operations. Our commitment to compliance is validated by our certifications.
| Name | Position | Qualifications | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radesh Maharaj | Chairman of BATSETA, Principal Officer of the five Motor Retirement Funds | B. Com. (Hons), LLB, FAIS Regulatory Examinations, Professional Principal Executive Officer | Over 30 years |
| Andile Keta | CA (SA), Former Group Executive: Investments and Corporate Finance at Rand Mutual Assurance | CA (SA) | Over 20 years |
| Angelo George | Executive Director at Knights Insurance Consultants | PG Diploma in Financial Planning Law, MBA, PG in Management, Financial Markets, Foundational Management, Business Admin. and Management, RE1, RE3, RE5 | Over 20 years |
| Lawrence Kgotleng | Business Development Manager at iMbewu Financial | LLB, Certification in Competency of Retirement Funds, Assessors Course with Core Training, RE5, National Certificate of Wealth Management | Over 20 years |
| Jeanetta Hendricks | CEO of Novus Life Financial Services (Pty) Ltd | MBA, Management NQF Level 5, RE1, RE5 | Over 30 years |
| Name | Position | Background | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Pilane | CEO | Founder of the business | More than a decade |
| Bongani Mbambiso | CIO | Former CIO of Kumvest Investment Holdings, Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Umthombo Wealth, Mvunonala Asset Managers, Cachalia Capital, Public Investment Corporation, Quantitative Analyst at Futuregrowth. Holds a BSc in Engineering, MSc in Mathematics of Finance, FAIS RE1, RE3, RE5. | Over 16 years |
| Other Executives | Various Roles | Professionals with extensive backgrounds in financial management, consulting, lecturing, and advisory roles | Varies |
| Name | Position | Qualifications | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bongani Mbambiso | Chief Investment Officer | MSc in Mathematics of Finance, BSc in Engineering, CFA Level 1, RE1, RE3, RE5 | 16 years |
| Mfundo Rhadebe | Investment Analyst | Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting | 6 years |
| Lehlogonolo Moloanyana | Investment Analyst | CA (SA), Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science, Bachelor of Accounting | 6 years |
| Tahera Mucheka | Investment Analyst | Finance & Investment Management Bachelor’s Degree, CFA Level 1 | 4 years |
| Lindani Joan Kgosietsile | Investment Analyst | MSc in Financial Economics (cum laude) | 13 years |
| Chris Botha | Senior Analyst/Portfolio Manager | B. Com & Hons (Accounting) Investment Management, M. Com (Business Management)/MBA, RE1, RE3, RES | 30 years |
| Partner | Role |
|---|---|
| Maitland | Fund Administration Partner: Responsible for fund administration and compliance |
| RMB | Custodial Banking Partner: Offering custodial services with traditional values and innovative ideas |
| Webber Wentzel | Legal Advisory Partner: Specializing in various legal services including capital markets, corporate governance, and project finance |
| Iress | Investment Research Partner: Providing market and economic data |
| PKF South Africa | Auditing Partner: Serving as external auditors |