About Us
A holistic approach to property development
The focus is not only on creating cost-effective developments that are aesthetically pleasing, but also catering specifically for the needs of the local communities. We want to think of ourselves as neighbours of choice in the communities we serve.
Welcome to New Africa Developments (NAD). New Africa Properties, a forerunner of New Africa Developments, was established in 1991. In 1996 NAD was founded. NAD is a dynamic property development group with a portfolio that includes more than 37 prime developments.
Our Company
NAD pioneers ground-breaking retail property developments in South Africa. NAD is instrumental in new market exploration, this conduit allows tenant offerings to enter unexplored territory, which give isolated communities instant access to convenience goods.
Our Approach
NAD typically locates the ideal property within an aligned consumer habitat, before building a shopping mall, catering to the needs of the community. This instills local pride and cements respect into its very foundation. It is the company’s mission to ensure that what shoppers experience is nothing short of world-class. And this starts by creating a sense of belonging.
Our Contribution
NAD's developments are far more than mere structural feats. They tower in worth compared to the grand ceilings and array of desirable products they provide. They become the heartbeat of a community – leading to empowerment through the infrastructures, business opportunities and jobs they create. Such is the inevitable results of our developments - fertile micro economies born of successful, bustling marketplaces.
NAD pioneers ground-breaking retail property developments in South Africa. NAD is instrumental in new market exploration, this conduit allows tenant offerings to enter unexplored territory, which give isolated communities instant access to convenience goods.
Our Approach
NAD typically locates the ideal property within an aligned consumer habitat, before building a shopping mall, catering to the needs of the community. This instills local pride and cements respect into its very foundation. It is the company’s mission to ensure that what shoppers experience is nothing short of world-class. And this starts by creating a sense of belonging.
Our Contribution
NAD's developments are far more than mere structural feats. They tower in worth compared to the grand ceilings and array of desirable products they provide. They become the heartbeat of a community – leading to empowerment through the infrastructures, business opportunities and jobs they create. Such is the inevitable results of our developments - fertile micro economies born of successful, bustling marketplaces.
LOCATE.
Linking the ideal property to the ideal consumer.
BUILD.
Ground-breaking developments that empower communities, and create new distribution outletsfor big brands.
CREATE.
Creating jobs, markets and prosperity for all involved.
Linking the ideal property to the ideal consumer.
BUILD.
Ground-breaking developments that empower communities, and create new distribution outletsfor big brands.
CREATE.
Creating jobs, markets and prosperity for all involved.
Meet The Team
Our specialized team of professionals brings a set of complementary skills and expertise to each project we undertake. We aim to create more job opportunities within the communities we serve by bringing the world to the people, and the people to the world.
Japie van Niekerk
(Owner / CEO)
(Owner / CEO)
Japie has over 20 years of experience in property development and investment specialising in shopping centres in rural areas. He started his career in property development and investment when heco-founded New Africa Properties.
Later, in 1996, he founded New Africa Developments.
Later, in 1996, he founded New Africa Developments.
Robin Houghton
(Director)
(Director)
Robin has more than 20 years of management experience in a variety of senior roles. Since joining New Africa Developments in 2016, Robin has gained an incredible experience in all aspects of the property industry, and is particularly proud to have been directly involved in the development of all the company’s current retail assets. In his role as Managing Director, Robin’s primary role is to manage the company’s day-to-day operations and together with a strong management team assist the CEO in growing all aspects of the business.