Jawitz Properties

What Jawitz Properties does

Jawitz Properties is a privately held South African real estate agency founded in 1969, operating under the long-standing tagline "The real estate agents." The company runs a traditional estate-agency model centered on a network of branch offices staffed by property agents, supplemented by an online listing portal and a franchise program that enables independent operators to open Jawitz-branded offices. Its service portfolio spans property sales (residential, commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use, agricultural, farms, and vacant land), rentals (procurement-only and procurement with asset management), and managing-agent services for sectional-title schemes and homeowners associations across Gauteng. Supporting tools include property email alerts, bond and transfer-cost calculators, area profiles, and a dedicated Luxury Portfolio sub-brand for high-end properties, with the platform built on Prop Data's property listing and management technology.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based sales commissions on completed deals, one-time fees for rental tenant placement, recurring monthly fees for ongoing property and HOA management, and affiliate referral income from a partnership with Ooba Home Loans, South Africa's largest home-loan comparison service. Listings across the active portal total more than 4,884 residential, 535 rental, and 163 commercial properties, with advertised prices spanning R200,000 to R220,000,000, indicating broad value-tier coverage. Geographic reach extends across all nine South African provinces through branch offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Centurion, Bloemfontein, Welkom, Rustenburg, Kuruman, and Midrand, plus international operations in Mauritius and Zimbabwe. The company is a member of LeadingRE (Leading Real Estate Companies of the World) for international referral flow and is registered with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Herschel Jawitz serves as the public-facing market commentator for the firm. No external funding, M&A, or institutional ownership has been disclosed; the business appears founder-family-owned and self-funded.

Name

Jawitz Properties

Legal name

Jawitz Properties

Website

https://jawitz.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Jawitz Properties is a privately held South African real estate agency, founded in 1969, offering residential and commercial sales, rentals, and property management through a branch network spanning all nine provinces plus Mauritius and Zimbabwe, supported by an online listing portal and franchise model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Agency Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAAAK

Seller Representation & Listing Services

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Real Estate Brokerage

SECONDARYBPAJAAAJ

Buyer Representation Services

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Real Estate Brokerage

Keywords

• Residential real estate
• Property sales services
• Property rental services
• Estate agency
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: Commission-based revenue from residential and commercial property sales transactions facilitated by agents
2. Rental Procurement Services: Fees for tenant sourcing, screening, lease negotiation, and placement services for landlords
3. Property Management Services: Ongoing asset management fees for landlords including monthly rental collection, maintenance coordination, and lease compliance
4. Home Loans Referral: Referral partnerships with mortgage brokers generating referral income

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jawitz Properties is a South African real estate agency facilitating residential, commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use, and agricultural property sales and rentals. The company provides tenant placement, ongoing property/asset management, and managing agent services for sectional title complexes and homeowners associations, supported by online calculators, email alert subscriptions, area profiles, and a Luxury Portfolio sub-brand.

Product overview

Jawitz Properties is a South African real estate company established in 1969, operating as a unified platform offering property sales, rentals, and management services. The core offerings include Property Sales Services (residential, commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use, agricultural), Property Rental Services (with Procurement Only and Procurement & Asset Management options), and Property Management Services for sectional title complexes and HOAs. Supporting features include Property Email Alerts, Property Calculators, Area Profiles, a Luxury Portfolio for premium properties, Residential New Developments, and International Properties (Mauritius and Zimbabwe). The platform also integrates with Ooba Home Loans for mortgage services and is powered by Prop Data technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luxury Portfolio: Luxury property portfolio

Products and services

• Property Sales Services Comprehensive property sales service covering residential, commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use, and agricultural properties across South Africa, including bank-assisted sales and tenders, facilitated through a nationwide branch agent network.
• Property Rental Services Rental solutions including procurement-only tenant placement and procurement with asset management services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Property Management Services Professional managing agent services for sectional title complexes and homeowners associations (HOAs) operating throughout Gauteng, including online accounting access for stakeholders.
• Luxury Portfolio High-end property portfolio featuring premium residential and commercial properties for affluent buyers under a dedicated sub-brand.
• Residential New Developments New residential development projects including estates, retirement living, and apartment blocks across South Africa.
• International Properties International property listings and services in Mauritius and Zimbabwe, operating under jawitz.mu and jawitz.co.zw domains respectively.
• Ooba Home Loans Referral Referral partnership with Ooba Home Loans, South Africa's largest home loan comparison service, providing mortgage financing options to property buyers by submitting applications to multiple lenders.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ooba Home LoanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with South Africa's largest home loan comparison service to provide mortgage financing options to property buyers. Ooba submits applications to multiple lenders to secure best rates for clients.
• LeadingREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a global network of independent real estate brokerages enabling international property referrals and exposure.
• Prop DatacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for website platform and property listing management system powering the Jawitz Properties online presence and agent operations.
• Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA)coreOthersRegulatory compliance body ensuring all agents maintain valid Fidelity Fund Certificates and operate within legal framework.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pam Golding Properties: Largest South African estate agency group offering residential sales, rentals, and property management across all nine provinces with international referral capability. Directly comparable to Jawitz on full-service brokerage, luxury positioning, and national branch footprint.
• Seeff: Major South African real estate brand with residential, commercial, and rental services plus a franchise network across the country. Mirrors Jawitz's franchise-led expansion model and product breadth.
• RE/MAX of Southern Africa: Global franchise real estate brand operating in South Africa with agent-led sales, rentals, and commercial services. Closely matches Jawitz's franchise distribution strategy and residential brokerage focus.
• Chas Everitt International Property Group: Established South African real estate group with a national network covering residential sales, rentals, and commercial property. Comparable to Jawitz on multi-province coverage and full-service offering.
• Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty: Premium South African real estate franchise affiliated with Sotheby's International Realty, focused on luxury residential. Closely overlaps with Jawitz's Luxury Portfolio sub-brand and high-end Gauteng/Cape market.
• Engel & Völkers Southern Africa: International real estate franchise operating in South Africa with premium residential brokerage and a global referral network. Comparable to Jawitz on luxury positioning and cross-border referral capability.
• Century 21 South Africa: Global franchise real estate brand active in South Africa, offering residential sales, rentals, and commercial property services. Directly comparable on franchise-led go-to-market.
• Harcourts South Africa: Internationally-backed real estate franchise operating across South Africa with residential sales, rentals, and auctions. Comparable on multi-region franchise operations and full-service brokerage.

Others

• Property24: South Africa's largest property portal, listing residential, commercial, and rental inventory from agencies including Jawitz. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but its dominance shapes buyer/seller acquisition channels for traditional agencies.
• Private Property: Established South African property listing portal serving buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords. Adjacent platform that distributes agent listings including those of agencies like Jawitz, influencing lead generation economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JawitzProperties
• Xx.com/JawitzProp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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