Established in 2002, WRAP PROJECT OFFICE is a leading practice specialising in town planning, offering a comprehensive range of planning and development services as well as property management to the property industry. With 80 years of combined experience, WRAP excels in navigating clients through the complexities of town planning and land use development, ensuring smooth project implementation.
At WRAP Project Office, our mission is to empower your vision and guide your project to successful completion. We understand the complexities and challenges that can arise during development. Our primary goal is to provide you with peace of mind by navigating these hurdles and ensuring a smooth and efficient project journey.
We operate under a collaborative partnership model. You bring the vision, and WRAP brings the expertise. Our team offers extensive knowledge of regulations, industry best practices, and project management methodologies. We leverage this expertise to manage the planning and execution phases, transforming your vision into reality.
Richard Kotzé
Project Manager & CEO
Salomé Kotzé
Project Administrator
Thian Jansen
Principal Town Planner
Professional Project Manager and CEO, Richard Kotzé, is registered with Project Management South Africa (PMSA) and has a demonstrated history in the property development sector. Commencing his career in local government, Richard honed his expertise in local processes and legislation before founding WRAP in Hermanus, Western Cape. Initially focused on the front-end loading stages of development projects, WRAP evolved to proficiently manage the implementation stages of projects.
Principal Town Planner, Thian Jansen, holds accreditation with the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN). With expertise in Urban Planning, Thian leads the design of innovative residential, commercial, and industrial layouts. Additionally, Thian drafts and prepares land use applications for submission to various regulatory bodies, including Local Authorities, Heritage Authorities, and Government Departments.
Salomé Kotzé is a seasoned professional renowned for her extensive experience as a Project Administrator, registered with Project Management South Africa (PMSA). With a wealth of experience, Salomé successfully manages projects, providing meticulous end-to-end administrative and logistical support to town planning and project management professionals. Her exceptional organisational skills are pivotal in ensuring the seamless and efficient execution of projects.
Our team holds a range of qualifications, including:
- Advanced Project Management Certificate from North-West University Business School (NWU)
- Bachelor of Law from the University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Fundamentals of Business Finance Certificate from the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
- Master of Business Administration Essentials Certificate from the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
- Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from North-West University (NWU)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management from the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from the University of Stellenbosch (US)
- Project Management Principles and Practices Certificate from the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
- Bachelor of Art and Science in Urban and Regional Planning from North-West University (NWU)
WRAP's members are accredited with Project Management South Africa (PMSA); the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN); and are registered with the National Home Building Regulatory Council (NHBRC) and the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
We lay a solid foundation for your project:
- Define clear goals, scope, and deliverables.
- Conduct in-depth analyses to ensure viability and identify risks.
- Secure the right resources: personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Craft a detailed project schedule with milestones and deadlines.
This stage focuses on acquiring the necessary resources and services for project execution at the best value.
- Our team expertly negotiates terms, finalizes contracts, and selects the most qualified suppliers and contractors.
- We meticulously manage the procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective resource acquisition, saving you time and money.
During the construction phase, our focus shifts to meticulously building and implementing project elements according to plan and specifications.
- We keep stakeholders informed with regular progress updates and address any issues promptly, ensuring a smooth and successful execution.
The final stage involves concluding the project and ensuring all objectives have been met.
- We conduct a post-project review to evaluate performance, document lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement.
- By following these structured stages, we ensure your projects are delivered efficiently, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
- Consent Use: Obtain consent for certain land use rights without changing the property's zoning (guest houses, restaurants, tourist facilities, breweries, wineries, etc.).
- Consolidation: Combine two or more properties owned by the same owner.
- Departure: Allow deviation from current zoning regulations.
- Relaxation of Building Lines: Optimise land use and development potential.
- Removal of Restrictive Title Deed Conditions: Remove restrictive conditions from a title deed prohibiting certain activities.
- Rezoning: Change a zoning to allow for different/additional land use rights on a property.
- Subdivision: Divide land into two or more portions.
- Subdivision of Farm Land: Divide agricultural land into two or more portions in terms of the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, 70 of 1970.
- Amendment, Deletion, or Additional Conditions for Existing Approvals
WRAP specialises in liquor licences, ensuring your liquor licence application complies with relevant regulations and expedites the approval process. We assist clients in obtaining the necessary liquor licences for various types of establishments:
- Restaurants, wine tasting venues, and pubs (On-Consumption)
- Retail liquor outlets, wine cellars, breweries, distilleries, and any other liquor trading establishments (Off-Consumption)
- Micro-manufacturing with on-site sales (Micro-Manufacturing & Off- and/or on-consumption)
- Liquor Licence transfers and pending transfer applications.
During the execution phases of projects, we provide comprehensive project management services encompassing the entire execution phase. This includes meticulous implementation planning, procurement, execution, contract management, and project close-out.
WRAP Project Office is proud to partner with a variety of clients across different sectors.
NGO's & NPO's
We understand the unique needs of non-governmental and non-profit organizations and are dedicated to supporting their development initiatives.
Property Developers
We collaborate with property developers on a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring successful project lifecycles.
Property Owners
Whether you're a homeowner or commercial property owner, we can assist you with navigating land use applications and development processes.
Farm Owners
We offer specialised expertise in agricultural land use and development, helping farm owners unlock the potential of their land.
Western Cape
Agulhas, Baardskeerdersbos, Bellville, Betty's Bay, Birkenhead, Botrivier, Bredasdorp, Caledon, Ceres, De Kelders, Elgin, Elim, Fisherhaven, Franschhoek, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Gordons Bay, Grabouw, Greyton, Hawston, Hemel & Aarde Farms, Hermanus, Karwyderskraal, Kleinbaai/Van Dyksbaai, Kleinmond, Knysna, Napier, Onrusrivier, Paarl, Parow, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riversdale, Riviersonderend, Robertson, Sandbaai, Somerset East, Stanford, Stellenbosch, Stilbaai, Stormsvlei, Struisbaai, Sutherland, Swellendam, Tesselaarsdal, Velddrif, Vermont, Villiersdorp, Voëlklip, Vredenburg, Zwelihle, Ladismith, Vanwyksdorp.
Northern Cape
Calvinia, Kakamas, Kimberley, Upington.
Eastern Cape
East London, Graaff Reinet, Grahamstown, Somerset East.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, Ballito
Free State
Boshof
Limpopo
Bela-Bela
