We are a multi-solution industrial and commercial property brokerage for businesses across South Africa.
Warehouse Finder and CRE Africa operate as two separate entities within the same company, each specialising in two distinct business areas, namely Industrial and Commercial Property. As multi-specialists in sales, leasing and development in the industrial and commercial property sectors, we are uniquely positioned to address all of our client's property needs.
Founded in 2011 with head offices in Bryanston, Johannesburg, the company has since extended its footprint to a number of strategically located business hubs that service major metropolitan areas in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria. Most recently, the company has expanded even further afield into the previously-deemed remote areas of Nelspruit and Pietermaritzburg. This puts us in the unique position of being the only truly national commercial and industrial property brokerage in South Africa.
We make it our business to find the perfect space for yours
As a leading full-service commercial and industrial property company, we offer a varied yet focused range of services for corporate and private investors. Our highly-skilled and dedicated national team leverages their wealth of knowledge and experience to provide personalised solutions that support, develop and implement any commercial and/or industrial property strategies our clients may require.
- Landlord representation and Occupier Services (Leasing)
- Owner Occupier and Investment Sales
- Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES)
- Turnkey Developments
- Property Portfolio Management
- Company Real Estate Growth Strategies
Accolades
These awards stand as testament to our ongoing pursuit and achievement of excellence.
Top Brokerage 2017
Warehouse Finder was awarded with the TOP BROKERAGE 2017 accolade by Redefine Properties in recognition of our exemplary performance in the industrial brokering sector.
Top Performing Broker Awards
Several of our Lease Advisory employees have qualified for the Top Performing Broker Awards from JSE-listed property equity funds such as Growthpoint and EMIRA for several years in a row. This serves as measurable evidence that our performance is externally recognised by large institutional landlords and property funds.
Key Industries and Sectors
We are proud to have partnered with a number of
exceptional institutional corporate landlords
Industrial
- Logistics
- Engineering
- DC's
- Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
Commercial
- Engineers
- Accountants
- Attorneys/Legal
- Quantity Surveyors
- Ad Agencies
Why Work With Us
We are a national commercial and industrial property brokerage in South Africa.
Our in-depth market knowledge, long-standing partnerships and multi-sector expertise position our clients for success by providing unrivalled access to the best commercial and industrial premises nationwide. This gives businesses the unique opportunity to expand their geographic footprint across both remote and established areas in the country.
The all-in-one property solution
Due to our multi-specialist approach, we are able to offer large national corporates the full spectrum of property solutions, including all their factory, warehousing, and office space requirements - easily and efficiently.
Individual market knowledge
Our property experts are able to provide in-depth insights into both niche and established areas across the country. By consulting the latest commercial property trends and pricing, we can provide clients who are limited to one geographical area with all the market insights they need to expand into new and exciting locations.
Trusted industry partners
Over the years we have developed well-established relationships with all the major players in the commercial property industry, as well private landlords and private equity funds. This significantly contributes to the ease with which we can negotiate on our clients' behalves to ensure positive outcomes for all parties involved. Part of our challenging yet highly effective business strategy is to actively procure and encourage new relationships with unknown landlords and property owners.
Digital savvy
We aim to stay at the forefront of innovation in our industry. A strong online presence and understanding of the digital landscape has ensured that all of our systems are up to date and on trend. Not only do we boast robust CRM systems and stream lined in-house tools, we also employ smart digital strategies including online media marketing campaigns, Google AdWords and social media platforms. Our dedicated in-house Marketing Manager is responsible for conceptualising and rolling out marketing campaigns across all viable media channels ranging from digital to print.
Service excellence
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. To ensure that we provide only the very best service at all times, we spend a great deal of time and energy on recruitment of staff. Most of our brokering professionals bring with them a broad range of knowledge and experience from other business sectors ranging from Sales, Marketing, Legal, Financial and Managerial positions . This gives our team a competitive edge when it comes to dealing with clients from diverse business sectors.
Our Vision
Our goal is to become South Africa's number one commercial and industrial property brokerage. We will do this by following a firm philosophy of customer excellence and adhering to the strong values on which our company is founded.
Professionalism
We are true professionals. Performance-driven and wholly committed, we provide exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships with potential and long-standing clients, colleagues and stakeholders in the industry.
Quality
We're perfectionists. Our well-documented systems, policies and in-house training ensure that we're able to maintain our high standards across all branches of the business.
Integrity
We stand by our promise to provide personalised solutions and ongoing support to suit all our clients' unique business requirements. This steadfast commitment to excellence extends to all of our partners in the property industry.
Culture
Our people are important to us. More than just employees, they're part of a company that wants to see them grow their skills and achieve their career goals. We foster an environment of collaboration, mutual support and shared success. To this purpose, we have designed our open-plan office spaces to promote a sense of productive collaboration where employees of any status are free to share ideas and professional knowledge for the benefit of our clients
Meet our Management Team
Craig Cooper | Director
Originally from Port Elizabeth , Craig completed his B.Comm Marketing and Business Management studies before making the move to the commercial capital of Gauteng in 2002. Although he started off his career in the financial services industry , he soon realised that his true passion was property. Craig began his career in the commercial property industry under a locally-based firm. In 2011, he had his big break and single-handedly founded the company that is today known as Warehouse Finder. In addition to actively growing and expanding his national business, he spends a great deal of his time and energy on training and developing talent with a hands-on management style.
Samantha Lockwood | Regional Manager- KZN
Samantha began her Warehouse Finder career in April 2014, shortly after the opening of the Durban office . She is the industrial specialist in the Westmead area in Pinetown and was later promoted to the regional manager of the KZN offices in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. She divides her time between training new up-and-coming brokers for the region and personally taking care of her i industrial clients
"I feel privileged to be a part of this brokerage and take pride in working with our colleagues all over the country."
Wironiek Barnard | Operations Manager
Wironiek started at Warehouse Finder in May 2013 as an administrative and sales assistant. Over the years, her strong management and administration skills did not go unnoticed and at the start of 2017 she was appointed as the National Operations Manager. Since then her responsibilities have escalated from assisting brokers with admin to comprehensively managing admin and databases and ensuring that all aspects of the organisation 's operations run smoothly.
"Working for Warehouse Finder is not just a job, it's being part of a family where we all support and motivate each other every day."
Ané Botha | Marketing Manager
Ané qualified with a BCom (Hons) degree in Economics and International Trade from the North-West University in Potchefstroom in 2011. Added to her degree she also has a diploma in digital marketing. She has spent most of her working life in the property sector and has a strong understanding of the industry. Ane is responsible for the full marketing function of the company from the corporate communication to national brand strategy.
"I draw my inspiration from people around me and the recognition I receive for the campaigns I run."
Karen Cooper | HR & Accounts Manager
Karen studied HR Management through INTEC, and received her Diploma in 2009. She began her career at Warehouse Finder by assisting with all administrative functions when the company was still in its infancy. Due to the fact that Human Resources has always been a passion of hers, it was a natural decision for her to take over this role. She was later assigned to Financials and Accounts as well.
"I'm inspired by hard-working people, go-getters, people who follow and stick to their dreams no matter what life throws at them."
Rosa Saunders | CPT Office Manager
Rosa started off as a broker for Office Book in 2013 and re-joined the company in 2017 as the Office Manager for the Cape Town branch. Her duties include the daily running of the office and lending a helping hand to her team members when they need her. She is highly motivated, with exceptional multi tasking and organisational skills. Rosa is always in search of new ways to further her knowledge and personal development.
"My inspiration in life is drawn from a famous quote by Colin Powell - "A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
