Board of Directors
Giep du Toit
Director
Giep du Toit (born 28 August 1945) grew up on a farm in the Warden district of the Free State. He began his schooling at a small farm school before attending secondary school in Warden.
With little interest in farming, he pursued Physics and Mathematics at the University of Potchefstroom, earning a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics. His career at the Pelindaba Nuclear Facility began as a nuclear scientist, during which he completed a Doctorate in Science, and advanced to senior management. Career highlights include managing all physical science research at Pelindaba and Valindaba and serving as General Manager of the South Africa–France Laser Enrichment Research Project, which employed about 300 leading engineers and scientists.
After the uranium enrichment programme ended, Giep changed direction and studied Geology at the University of Pretoria, graduating in 1999 with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Engineering Geology and receiving the BKS Award.
He then joined Geo Pollution Technologies, specialising in numerical groundwater modelling for major South African mines. He also helped establish the company’s Board of Directors, serving as chairman for several years. Giep remains a Board member and serve as an advisor to GPT.
Now, happily retired in Zwartkloof with his wife Ina, they are honoured to serve this exceptional community at ZPGR.
Yolanda Burnard
Director
My name is Yolanda Burnard, and I am a committed homeowner in Zwartkloof since 2021, having previously lived in Ballito for 13 years. We sold our house and farm in search of a more peaceful lifestyle and found exactly that in the Zwartkloof community.
Professionally, I have worked in the debt collections industry since 1998, gaining extensive experience in business operations, financial management, and client relations. I am also the owner of Dick Pienaar Famielie Beleggings, which is part of our family trust. Previously, I worked with corporate clients providing gifting and event services, which has given me valuable insight into professional networking and organizational logistics.
I have a strong sense of community and am always willing to assist with charity work wherever needed. Family is also a central part of my life, and I maintain a close relationship with my daughter and grandchildren. In my free time, I am an avid hiker and swimmer, regularly exploring different provinces and participating in an annual international swimming event.
I am eager to contribute to the board with my business background, community spirit, and dedication to supporting and uplifting those around me.
CLIVE GARNER
Vice-Chairman
Company Secretary
HOA Compliance
Environment & Conservation
Board member since October 2022
Qualification: BCompt degree.
Clive previously held positions as Financial Director and shareholder in many private companies, and in a role that lead to further acquisitions within a Group. He was Group Financial Director at a company pre-listing on the JSE, and remained on the Boards of it’s subsidiaries post-listing on the JSE. He acted as Group Treasurer, Head of Group Internal Audit and Group Head Risk Management for seven years until retirement from corporate life.
In 2009 while still working, Clive purchased a game farm near Thabazimbi to pursue his passion for conservation and the environment, and started a game breeding program. On retirement in 2015, he moved to the farm permanently to enhance the breeding programs and manage the farm. He sold the farm in 2020 and moved to live permanently on ZPGR.
PIETER STEYN
Treasurer
POPIA Information Officer
Board member since September 2018
Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Pieter has 21 years experience (including three years of doing his articles) at Equifin Incorporated.
He was financial accounting manager before being appointed as Director in 2006.
Pieter’s responsibilities include technical support to the firm with regards to financial accounting work, taxation, implementation of internal control procedures to a wide range of clients in different industries, the appointment, training and evaluation of SAIPA trainees in the firm, rendering financial services and tax compliance advice for clients, and financial services to clients that include the processing of all transaction up to Financial Statements, payroll and management reports on monthly basis, as well as compilation of Financial Statements.
Pieter also has six years experience in body corporate management, as Chairperson, and being part of a school governing body.
FRANS DU PLESSIS
Infrastructure
Fire Prevention
Board member since October 2022
Qualifications: B Eng (Civil), B Eng Hons (Construction Project Management) degrees.
After four years working at a construction company, Frans moved into consulting engineering where he spent most of his career doing project management on infrastructure upgrading projects. He managed various multi-disciplinary teams as well as a branch office of the large consultancy he worked for.
While still working professionally, Frans had been a Professional Engineer and Professional Construction Project Manager and for a time also a member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers, The South African Project Management Institute and the International Project Management Institute (PMI) where he was also recognised as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
After retirement, he and his wife became permanent ZPGR residents. They enjoy travelling and camping in remote areas of South Africa and neighbouring countries. Frans has a wide range of interests varying from history to nature, and he also enjoys bird photography.
WALTHER KAPPERER
Architectural & Landscaping
Board member since August 2012 (Non-executive)
Qualification: Bachelor of Architecture degree.
Professional registration: Professional Architect.
Walther was registered as a professional architect in 1993 and established his company, Kapperer Architects CC, in 1996. It has since spread its roots into numerous fields of architecture, with a broad client base providing a professional service which covers all aspects of architectural services, including design, technical detailing, costing, contract management and feasibility studies.
Kapperer Architects works on small- and large-scale projects and developed mainly game lodges and environmentally sensitive projects over the past decade.
Walther became part of the development team at Zwartkloof in 2003, with the task to establish a residential game reserve on the Zwartkloof farm.
He initially contributed to the layout and mapping of the development, the look and feel of the general design, and later established the formal architectural guidelines of the houses as we see them today.
Since the construction of the showhouse in 2011, he successfully designed and completed more than 40 of the houses on the Reserve.
He currently manages the portfolio for landscape development and architecture on the Homeowner’s Board of Directors, tasked to maintain the design and aesthetical integrity of Zwartkoof Private Game Reserve.
JOHAN MÜLLER
Safety & Security
ICT
Board member since October 2023
Qualifications: Bachelor of Accounting and Hons. B. Compt degrees.
Johan is the Managing Director of Meridian Logistix. Prior to his current role he was Divisional Finance Director of Dawn Wing Couriers, Divisional Director of Laser Logistics and Transport Manager at Spartan Truck Hire.
Johan has been a member of the ZPGR Safety & Security committee since 2019.
He loves nature and the outdoors.
Etienne Coetzer
Commercial
CEO of Uniqon Developers since 2019
Director and Vice Chair of Six Fountain HOA since 2017
Director of N4 Gateway POA since 2012
Trustee of several Sectional Title Schemes
Jan Morgan
Developer
Jan Morgan is the founder of the Morgan Group, a vertically integrated enterprise comprising a feedlot, abattoir, and tannery.
The group is renowned for its high-quality export meat, reaching markets across North Africa, the Far East, and the Middle East.
Despite his success, Jan remains a humble and grounded individual.
He is a devoted family man who places great importance on family values, which are deeply woven into the fabric of both his personal life and business ethos.