Harcourts Maritz

Joan is a qualified and seasoned social worker with over 15 years experience in both Government and Private sector. She subsequently developed passion in business and moved from formal employment to being a businesswoman and an entrepreneur within the hospitality industry where she established Bothakga catering services. The business exposed her to extensive knowledge in the food management industry. Here diligence, expertise and professionalism within the industry led to her company in 2004 appointed as BEE partner of Fedics food services where she further acquired extensive knowledge in industrial catering and food management at a larger scale amongst some of her achievements
ABOUT BUSINESS GROWTH
Bothakga Caterers expanded from small scale catering to Canteen Management, catering for government, corporate, kiddies’ parties, baby showers, weddings and over all events management. Bothakga prides itself with the quality of décor that they do which includes flower arrangements and draping for all occasions. This is demonstration of business acumen, dedication and passion for growth.
EXPANSION TO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
With the realization that with food and décor is facilities where high standards for health and environment must me maintained at all costs, Joan explored the facilities management opportunity. To capacitate and align herself with industry best practice, Joan acquired a Diploma in Facilities Management, Certificate in Green Economy. These qualifications extended her knowledge of property management including management of Property rentals
BREAKDOWN OF QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Facilities Management
Property and Estate Management
Space Management
Project Management
Contraction Management
Audit and design of New Buildings
Energy saving and Electrification
Regulation of Building compliance
Sustainable Green Economy
VALUE ADD TO BUSINESS
Joan’s business experience and acumen contribute to the business growth strategy and add value to the bottom line. Her FM, Audit of buildings, passion for Property Management is a positive contributor to the business from occupations health and safety standards. One of the projects she audited highlighted the risks and benefits she identified for Korekile Home ,a lifeline for children with Cerebral Palsy in the West Rand. The recommendations included Sustainability Initiatives Proposals