About | Sequoia Capital

ABOUT US

Boutique Discretionary Fund Manager

Sequoia Capital Management operates as a boutique discretionary fund manager (DFM). We are a solution-driven manager with a passion for client service. Discretionary investment management is our core specialisation and focus. To stay true to our core we do not shy away from strategically partnering with service providers that can enhance and add value to our business, solutions, and service.

The Sequoia Tree

The Sequoia is an emblem for long life, for attaining your lofty dreams, stretching your limits, and reaching to be the best you can be…… to reach for the stars. The red bark of the tree speaks of energy, strength, health, power, renewal, and determination. Red is not shy in its vibration, and like the Sequoia it’s hard to overlook the intense energy. Dark red in particular represents the will, bravery and, nature’s abundance. This is the perfect companion to the Sequoia’s green bows that symbolize growth, hope, compassion, transformation, and rejuvenation.

JB Smith

Managing Director & Portfolio Manager

B.Com Hons (Financial Analysis), CFP®

JB has 14 years direct investment management experience. His experience range from being portfolio manager to executive management positions. JB is responsible for the overall management of the business and acts as co-portfolio manager for the various portfolios we manage.

Tavonga Chivizhe

Portfolio Manager

B.Bus.Sci Hons (Act. Sci), Executive Leadership

Tavonga has 14 years financial services experience having started with Metropolitan in 2005. He will act as co-portfolio manager for the various portfolios we manage. Tavonga is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.

Mandisa Zivala

Investment Analyst

BSC Honours (Economics)

Mandisa has 8 years financial services experience. She is responsible for investment and fund research. She is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.

Tebogo Moopa

Investment Analyst

National Diploma in Information Technology Networking

Tebogo has 7 years financial services experience. He is responsible for investment and fund research. He is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.

E-Consulting Tax

Johan Ehlers

Accounting & Finance

E-Consulting is appointed as our accounting and finance service provider. Johan Ehlers is our appointed finance professional from E-Consulting.

Martin Kotze

Non-Executive Director

LLB

Martin Kotze is an admitted Attorney, Notary Public and Conveyancer specialising in Property Law and related Commercial Law. Before deciding to establish his own practice, Martin was employed by one of Pretoria’s most prominent law firms where he gained extensive experience.

Charne Smith

Operations Manager

B.Com Management, Honours in Psychology, Baccalaureus Educationis

Charne has 4 years experience. She started her financial services career with Rebalance Fund Managers in 2016 where she was responsible for business operations. Charne will oversee and is responsible for the client reporting and operational functions within Sequoia Capital Management.

Ludwig Harmse

Portfolio Manager

B.Com Financial Management

Ludwig has 14 years financial services experience. He is responsible for investment and fund research. He is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.

Compli-Serve

Elzabe Botha

Compliance Officer

Compli-serve is appointed as our independent compliance service provider. Elzabe Botha is our appointed compliance officer from Compliance-Serve. She will provide regulator oversight and input to the Key Individual of the business.