Board
Erns Erasmus
Executive Director and Founder
Founder of RealPay in 2003, Erns is a lifelong entrepreneur with deep expertise in retail, microfinance, and payments. He spearheaded RealPay's expansion to eight African territories.
About
Our Team
The people building Africa's payments infrastructure. Meet the experts behind RealPay.
Board
Board
Pieter Swanepoel
Group Chairman
Group Chairperson of RealPay with a career in South Africa's banking sector. Pieter champions innovation and contributes to industry structures at central banks and payment associations.
Board
Werner Webb
Executive Director
Werner has accumulated IT experience since 1992. He joined RealPay in 2006 and facilitated implementations across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland.
C-Suite
C-Suite
Tjaart Booyens
Chief Executive Officer
Tjaart joined RealPay in 2008 with a wealth of operations expertise. As CEO, he drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and leads RealPay into new territories of excellence.
C-Suite
David van den Berg
Chief Financial Officer
David joined RealPay in 2016 with vast experience in financial management and international accounting. He oversees financial planning, risk management, and investment strategies.
C-Suite
Herman Kruger
Chief Risk Officer
A seasoned banker with 37 years of experience, Herman is a Payments Subject Matter Expert. As CRO, he oversees risk management strategies that safeguard clients and long-term growth.
Team
Team
Deon van der Berg
International Sales Manager
Deon has been leading the sales force across the RealPay Group, with over a decade’s experience in the payments landscape. He heads up all new business, driving our digital payments solutions in all countries of operation.
Team
Michael Wessels
Head of Operations
Michael is a seasoned financial services professional with over 27 years of experience, having spent 21 years in banking and seven years in IT-related roles in the financial services sector.
Team
Jaco Conradie
Support Manager
Jaco joined RealPay in 2015 and leads the Support Department with technical expertise and deep payments knowledge. He ensures system reliability and oversees internal IT infrastructure.
Team
Joe Bruton
Head of Digital Payments
Joe's career spans three decades in software development and digital payments. He leads the Development Team and drives innovation across RealPay's digital payments offerings.
Team
Khumo Lekang
Country Manager: Botswana
Based in Gaborone, Khumo leads sales, client retention, and regulatory compliance for RealPay in Botswana. She plays a key role in bringing RealPay into the corporate market.
Team
Liezl Olivier
Head of Human Resources: RealPay Group
Liezl leads HR through strategic initiatives that improve performance and engagement. She supports directors with a unique perspective on human capital as every organisation's greatest asset.
Team
Morné Swart
Head of Corporate & Partnerships
Morné creates solutions for successful digital payments strategies. PASA certified, he brings technology insights to the business with a focus on disruption and faster payments rails.
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Petrony Oberholster
Head of Marketing and Events
With a BA(Hons) in graphic design, Petrony leads all designs, events, and marketing at RealPay. She co-ordinates marketing strategy in line with our vision to be Africa's leading payments provider.
Team
Rozaan Fichardt
Compliance and Risk Manager
A PASA-certified compliance professional, Rozaan leads the Compliance Team and oversees enterprise risk monitoring. She balances innovation with rigorous compliance standards.
Team
Taryn Du Toit
Head of Finance: RealPay Group
A registered Professional Accountant (SA) and SAIPA member, Taryn joined RealPay in 2023. She oversees budgets, audits, payroll, cashflow, and financial operations.
Team
Zandaline Greffrath
Operational Excellence Manager
Zandaline joined RealPay in 2022 with six years of experience in telecoms and FinTech. She drives operational excellence with her innovative mindset and passion for process optimisation.