Albert Erasmus

Albert was raised in Kuruman and completed his secondary education at Kalahari High School, matriculating in 1988. After three years of service with the SADF, he pursued higher education at Free State University in Bloemfontein, earning a B.Proc degree in 1995. He undertook articles of clerkship with Chapman & Campbell Attorneys in Kuruman and was admitted as an attorney in 1997. Albert subsequently joined Jordaan & Mans Inc. as a professional assistant in 1998 and advanced to the position of partner/director in 2002. He registered as a candidate valuer in 2003 and attained a National Diploma in Real Estate in 2008, followed by qualification as a Professional Associated Valuer in 2011. In 2016, Albert transitioned from director to consultant at Jordaan & Mans Inc., serving in this capacity until 2019. Since 2020, he has been engaged as a consultant at Duvenhage & Van Der Merwe Inc.

Professional Profile:

As a consultant attorney at a prominent legal firm, Albert specialises in property transactions, leases, commercial law, civil litigation, and mediation. His approach centers on clients, providing pragmatic solutions tailored to their specific requirements. With substantial experience in these fields, he is dedicated to offering dependable guidance and effective representation, whether managing intricate property deals or resolving disputes. His mediation expertise assists clients in reaching constructive resolutions, ensuring transparency and confidence throughout every engagement.

In addition to legal proficiency, Albert has extensive expertise in valuations of residential properties, commercial properties, farms (including crop farming, grape farming, pecan nut farming, etc.), estates, and specialised valuations such as filling stations, mining properties, lease valuations, and servitudes.

Albert’s philosophy is anchored in client satisfaction, addressing each instruction with professionalism and efficiency. Focusing on success requires maintaining a proactive mindset, prioritizing consistent effort over luck, and persevering through failures.

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts" — Winston Churchill.