Jaco Jordaan obtained his degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pretoria in 1990. He Joined Planning Partners in 1995 and became a Director in 2011. He is the hands-on driver of the management of the company. Jaco has a strong background in all spheres of Landscape Architecture and practice management.
In his spare time you will find him tending to his bonsai collection or scouring single track trails on his mountain bike. He is also an avid music, food, wine and classic car enthusiast.
Lisa van Aarde attended the University of Stellenbosch and obtained BA LLB degree in 1995 and Masters in Town & Regional Planning in 1998. She joined Planning Partners in 1999 and became a Director in 2011. Lisa has extensive experience in the preparation of urban structure plans, spatial development frameworks, human settlement planning, eco-environmental planning and statutory application procedures.
When she is not working, Lisa enjoys spending time with her daughter and their Great Dane.
Anthony Wain obtained degrees in Horticultural Science, BSc and Masters in Landscape Architecture in the U.K before emigrating to South Africa. He joined Planning Partners in 1988 and became a Director in 1996, establishing the landscape section of the firm. He has worked on many major projects both in South Africa and internationally.
In his spare time he conserves Fynbos and chases border collies.
Jacques Dohse obtained his Bachelor’s Honours degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pretoria in 1994. He joined Planning Partners in 2000 and was appointed as an Associate in 2004. An award-winning Landscape Architect with broad experience in all aspects of landscape architecture, he specialises in designing to a level of detail that adds value to property products and the environment.
With a passion for mountains and valleys, Jacques has hiked all South Africa’s major mountains. Recently setting his view on foreign mountains, has hiked up a Volcano in Bali and climbed to the Lycian Ruins in the mountains of Turkey.
Paul Satz obtained his B.Tech from Cape Technikon (CPUT) in 1996 and graduated cum laude. He joined Planning Partners in 1997 and became an Associate in 2011 Paul is a professionally registered Town and Regional Planner with 24 years of experience in various fields including all manner of land use management applications, as well as having a detailed knowledge of the “Package of Plans” process.
Paul is an avid reader and enjoys being on the beach with his dog.
Rainer Engberts obtained his degree in Architecture in 2011, after which continued his studies in the field of Landscape Architecture, for which he completed his Masters degree from the University of Pretoria in 2014. He joined the Planning Partners team in 2015 and became an Associate in 2019. His responsibilities include conceptual landscape design, master planning, detail working drawings, cost estimation and quantification, contract documentation, and project supervision.
In his spare time you will find Rainer on a football field, wandering the outdoors or spending time with friends and family.
Mauritz van den Heever obtained his degree in town and regional planning from the University of Potchefstroom for C.H.E. (North-West University) in 1995. He joined Planning Partners in October 1997 and has since moved through the ranks to become a valued team member as a senior associate, specialising in urban and regional planning, development planning and management, policy and statutory process.
Mauritz is a self-confessed “water baby”, and revels spending time doing anything involving water, including fishing, diving, boating or simply catching a good wave. He is a passionate nature lover, be it ocean or land.
Antoinette James obtained her National Diploma in Horticulture from Pretoria Technikon in 1991. She joined Planning Partners in 1996 and became an Associate in 2011. She is a specialist planting designer and has broad experience in the field of landscape architecture from the onset of a project to its conclusion.
Antoinette enjoys gardening or working on renovation projects. She loves photography, music, her sausage dogs and her robot vacuum cleaner, Robert.
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