• Anahita Four Seasons Resort Mauritius
    Completion Date : 2008
    Total Project Cost : $300 million
    Project Duration : 15 months
  • Wesbank FNB Fairlands
    Completion Date : 2008
    Total Project Cost : R 1.4 billion
    Project Duration : 24 months
  • Le Telfair Hotel & Spa, Mauritius
    Completion Date : 2005
    Total Project Cost : $47 million
    Project Duration : 13 months
  • Madinat Jumeira Dubai
    Completion Date : 2004
    Total Project Cost : $550 million
    Project Duration : 25 months
  • Old Town Commercial Island
    Completion Date : 2007
    Total Project Cost : $300 million
    Project Duration : 24 months
  • The Pearls Umhlanga Rocks KZN
    Completion Date : 2010
    Total Project Cost : $125 million
    Project Duration : 36 months (Overall)
  • Sibaya Casino & Entertainment World
    Completion Date : 2005
    Total Project Cost : R721 million
    Project Duration : 18 months
  • St Regis Hotel and Conference Center Sadiyat Island Abu Dhabi
    Completion Date : 2012
    Total Project Cost : $850 million
    Project Duration : 28 months
  • The Place - 1 Sandton Drive
    Completion Date : 2008
    Total Project Cost : R350 million
    Project Duration : 16 months
  • uShaka Marine & Entertainment World
    Completion Date : 2004
    Total Project Cost : R750 million

OUR TEAM - WHO’S WHO AT SIP PROJECT MANAGERS

At shareholder, director level, the youngest has been at SIP for 24 years, and combined shareholder experience throughout the company amount to in excess of 400 years and in excess of R50 Billion worth of completed projects.

Having founded the company, initially called Schneid, Israelite & Partners, along with Jules Schneid in 1977, Charles Israelite, although reluctant to admit it, is one of the founding entities of Construction Project Management in South Africa - formalising it as a separately identifiable professional service to one that is well defined, understood and needed in the construction industry today. The growth in the practice in recognition of the contribution and participation of all the directors has resulted in the adoption of the acronym "SIP" representing the culture of the company and portrays its commitment to 'Strength, Integrity and Passion'.

Graduating with a BSc Building Management in 1972, Israelite worked for a building contractor before moving onto a multi-disciplinary firm of consultants. Following this he moved to a company providing construction management services, getting his hands 'dirty' as the contractor. The next stage was in 1977/8 with the Sun City Hotel as his initial project responsibility. He was appointed as a director of Schneid Israelite & Partners in 1980. He was President (and part founder/initiator) of the Association of Construction Management Professionals (ACMP) for seven years. He was also appointed as Councillor on the South African Council for the Construction and Project Management Professions (SACPCMP) for a period of 8 years and through them, was elected as Councillor on the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), the overarching council for these councils now regulating the provision of competent services in the Built Environment.

From his work at the CBE, he was elected Chairman of the Identification of Work Committee, which entailed establishing a 'Terms of Reference' for the competence of all professionals to ensure protection of the 'public' in the realm of professional service utilisation. In addition, Israelite is Chairman of PROCSA (Professional Consultants Services Agreement Committee). This Committee comprises representatives from the ACPM, African Association of Quantity Surveyors, Association of South African Quantity Surveyors, Consulting Engineers South Africa, South African Institute of Architects, South African Black Allied Trade Organisation and the South African Property Owners Association, and provides the basis for the Terms of Engagement of professionals within the industry.

 

Farzana Rasool

Farzana Rasool has been an integral part of SIP’s journey for over 13 years, joining the company shortly after graduating with an Honours degree in Quantity Surveying. Since then, she has steadily grown within the business, taking on increasing responsibility and leadership across a wide range of projects.

She has led complex brownfield and greenfield retail developments, as well as commercial projects, with clarity, care, and consistent success. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to driving team performance, Farzana plays a key role in driving project excellence, business growth, and transformation within the organisation.

An active member of the Women’s Property Network (WPN), Farzana supports the advancement of women in the property sector. Through SIP, she also contributes hands-on to community development initiatives, most notably via the Adopt-a-School Foundation, which enhances learning environments nationwide.

In addition, Farzana leads Tenant Coordination Services, a boutique consultancy delivering high-impact tenant coordination solutions to the retail sector. She remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of talent and fostering a culture of excellence across all her endeavours.

Rod Oosthuizen

Currently COO of SIP Project Managers, graduated from Wits with a BSc as a Quantity Surveyor. He joined the project management division of the then Schneid Group, Schneid Israelite and Partners as an associate in 1986 and was appointed partner in 1988. He was shortly thereafter appointed the project manager responsible for the entire Lost City development. He is responsible for the technical execution side of the service provided by SIP. In addition, he frequently travelled to Dubai to orchestrate the project management services provided by Mirage Mille Leisure Development (MMLD) as SIP has a 40% stake in MMLD. "What makes us different from other companies is, based on our philosophy, we need people who are passionate, and can think on their feet" says Oosthuizen. "We have philosophies and guidelines for the way we approach our service, but we don't want to function like robots either. People must function to their abilities and strengths and this must be done as a team... A team playing to the SIP values. The project comes first and the whole team must adopt and apply this philosophy - it brings all players closer and results in a successful and enjoyable project".

Lorenzo Vimercati

After Graduating from Wits University with a BSc Building, he joined SIP in 1996 following a couple years with a contracting and then project management firm.

He was appointed a director in 2003, a partner in 2012 and is currently responsible for heading SIPs Cape Town office, whilst focussing on expanding their presence into Africa, particularly the Sub-Saharan and Eastern regions.

Over the years, he gained distinctive experience through his involvement in several hotel / resort projects (incl. four One&Only Hotels), resulting in a preference for challenging projects in pioneering locations.

Grace dos Santos Londt

Grace dos Santos Londt serves as the Chief Financial Officer of SIP Project Managers, . Her journey with the company began in January 1984, when she joined SIP as a secretary. Through relentless dedication, academic achievement, and visionary leadership, she rose through the ranks—appointed as Financial Director in June 2003 and thus becoming the first female member of SIP's Board of Directors.

Grace holds a Diploma in Management Studies and an Honours degree in Business Management, and is a registered member of the South African Institute of Management (MSAIM) She has also recently been accepted as a member of The Women's Property Network ( WPN). Today, she plays a vital role in overseeing both macro-level financial strategy and the stewardship of individual project budgets, ensuring excellence across every layer of the business. Under her leadership, SIP's finance department has grown into what many describe as "the engine room of the business." Her integrated financial systems have enabled the company to manage complex, large-scale projects with precision, positioning SIP for long-term success.

With nearly four decades of experience, Grace dos Santos Londt continues to lead with integrity, vision, and a commitment to transformation—mentoring the next generation and shaping the financial future of project delivery in Africa.

THE SUCCESSORS

They are young, they are motivated, from directors, project managers to junior project managers - they all share the same passion for what they do that makes SIP the company it is today. Fresh faces with new ideas is a clear indication of how SIP embraces the next generation to lead the company into the future.