Personal. Proactive. To the Point.

At Fairwater, we value trust over the potential project outcome.

Fairwater identifies and grows new businesses by project acquisition or development of greenfield, profit-generating opportunities.

What We Offer

The What

We undertake specialist feasibility analysis, evaluations, and advising on the optimal implementation of funds and resources. Our service offering includes, but is not limited to, deal-making in, and structuring the whole value chain of prospective inland- and port-based logistics, mining, commodities trading, and several other projects to determine viability and synergies for all potential stakeholders.

The How

We're all about collective success. Our team's diverse range of expertise within multiple disciplines assists us in handling any project at every step, from feasibility studies to evaluations, deal-making, and structuring of the value chain.

The Why

Whether we are working with partners or developing our own projects, what drives us is the quest to find opportunities to generate sustainable profits for the future. That's what gets us up every day and what we love: striving to build lasting businesses.

The What

The How

The Why

Industries

Industries and partners

These are a few of the projects we’ve had the privilege of being involved with, directly or via subsidiaries. However, our offering is not limited to these industries.

We’re open to any kind of project, so let’s talk.

meet the team

Two brothers. Tons of expertise.

Francois and Jacques Marais are the brains and energy behind Fairwater, each bringing a unique and wide range of skills to the table. Entrepreneurs at heart, both brothers have a passion for business development and innovation – without the stuffiness of big corporates.

Building strong and lasting relationships is a big deal for Francois and Jacques, as they value partnership and trust over profit or potential project outcome.

Neither brother likes going on about their achievements and experience, so we’ll try to keep their bios simple:

Francois Marais

Francois has extensive logistics and operations expertise and has cut his teeth at leading logistics companies, such as Capespan Group and Capespan Group Logistics.

He is well-versed in financial and business development, with experience in financial modelling, risk management, and project efficiency evaluation.

Francois is adept at identifying new opportunities, conducting feasibility analyses, and structuring deals. At the same time, his experience at Tradekor Holdings and Sefateng Chrome Mine gives him a solid foundation in the mining industry.

Regarding leadership, positions as CEO, Assistant CEO, and Executive Director reinforce Francois’s ability to manage large, diverse teams and intricate operations and make strategic decisions backed by solid actions.

Francois has a sound technical foundation with a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Stellenbosch University.

Jacques Marais

Jacques is a medical doctor who travelled the world working in the medical field before returning to South Africa and integrating his love for medicine, business, bulk logistics, and tech.

He is passionate about innovation and driving industries to be more efficient. He firmly believes that honing complex challenges into simplicity is critical to success.

Jacques has been involved in multiple fitness and health tech startups, contributing to conceptualisation, product design, go-to-market strategy, and roll-out.

His experience and background enable him to bridge gaps in the vastly growing medical technology space, while his strong network and relationship structures within the industry allow him to achieve synergistic partnerships and collaboration.

Alicia du Plessis

Alicia, an admitted attorney, obtained her Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from the University of Stellenbosch. She has more than 10 years of experience in the export trade industry and has completed multiple short courses that focus on legal, business, and trade matters.

While Alicia is adventurous, she ensures that we as Fairwater dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s. She believes that passion is key to success and that it is essential to transform mediocrity into excellence. Alicia enjoys taking on challenges and turning them into opportunities.

Francois Moller

Francois is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst with extensive experience across South Africa, Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom.

With a proven track record across a myriad of industries, Francois is known for his adept handling of diverse client portfolios. His project management skills and financial acumen consistently yields outstanding results.

More recently, at a top 50 financial firm in Australia, Francois specialized in business advisory.

As a founding director and integral force behind various business’s, Francois has adeptly navigated ventures to achieve positive cash flows and increase shareholder value. His strategic oversight of finance and business operations has enabled him to build strong stakeholder relationships and drive business success.

Contact Details

Get In Touch

Office: +27 (83) 700 2774
Email: alicia@fairwater.co.za

Our Location

Ground Floor
La Gratitude Office
97 Dorp Street
Stellenbosch

“If you believe a business is built on relationships, make building them your business.”

– Scott Stratten