Meet the Team
Antonie Goosen
CEO & Principal
Antonie Goosen, our CEO and Founder, spearheaded Meridian Realty in 2005, leveraging his vast experience in real estate since 1999. With a BCom in Business Management from the University of Stellenbosch and a passion for tech advancements in real estate, he continues to shape the industry. He holds both a Certificate in Estate Agency (CEA) and an MPRE designation (Master Practitioner in Real Estate).
Chricel Schoeman
Financial Manager
Chricel Schoeman, Meridian Realty’s Group Accountant, offers a meticulous approach to our accounting needs. As a SAIPA-qualified accountant with over 9 years of experience, Chricel uses her strategic thinking to enhance our financial position and operational effectiveness. She is a diligent and loyal professional, proficient in diverse accounting contexts and her expertise extends to providing executive-level administrative support.
Carmen Lubbe
Transaction Manager
Carmen has risen through our ranks since joining in 2013 and holds the title of Transaction Manager for the entire group. She completed her NQF 4 and 5 in Real Estate and has a PPRE designation (Professional Practitioner in Real Estate). Carmen ensures all transactions are streamlined and provides unwavering support to our iAgents and clients.
Bianca Louw
General Manager
Bianca Louw, our General Manager, has been a member of the Meridian Realty team for 8 years. Her LLB degree from the North-West University of Potchefstroom, HR Certificate, and NQF 4 in Real Estate equip her to play a pivotal role in managing our office staff. She is also entrusted with the responsibility of addressing higher-level concerns that may be brought forth by agents or clients. Bianca always communicates in a soft-spoken and kind manner and her formidable capabilities are all round impactful.
Amanda Botha
Team Leader
Amanda has been a skilled real estate professional since 2016, with expertise in sales, marketing, rentals and transaction coordination. Her commitment to ongoing education, including NQF4 and NQF5 qualifications, and exceptional service to clients and teammates, make her a trusted advisor to all, dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Izaan van Zyl
Marketing Manager
Izaan Van Zyl, our Marketing Manager, is a results-driven strategist who drives organisational growth. Celebrating her second year with us, Izaan uses her BCom in Business Marketing and over 6 years of experience to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. When she is not behind the books studying the latest market trends, she loves spending time with her family and friends.
Kate Laurie
Social Media & Graphic Design
Kate Laurie joined Meridian Realty in 2021. She completed her Honours in Business Communication (with a major in Graphic Design) in 2002 and added Social Media courses to her portfolio over the past 2 years. An avid learner of new digital trends, Kate leads our growing social media department and in her private capacity she is part of the management of an NPO dedicated to children with special needs.
Emily Middleton
Graphic Designer
Emily joined Meridian Realty in April 2022, where she works closely with the social media specialist, design team and iAgents to ensure that the highest quality of print and digital media designs complement our brand and marketing initiatives. Emily earned a Higher Certificate in Graphic Design at CTU Training Solutions as well as a certification in Web Design from the University of Cape Town.
Jandre Coetzee
Multimedia Editor
Jandré joined Meridian Realty in 2019 blending his BA in Visual Communication (majoring in Photography) with his passion for photography to create captivating visuals, also excelling in videography. He enjoys mastering his craft and developing his skills as an avid photographer and videographer.
Daniel Botha
Photographer
Daniel Botha, our in-house Photographer, combines his love for photography with his nature conservation background. After some photography adventures abroad, he has been working with Meridian Realty for 9 years, training all new photographers that work with the brand. Daniel is known for capturing stunning images that define our brand's aesthetics.
Marius van Vuuren
Photographer
Marius van Vuuren, another of our Photographers, applies his diverse professional experiences that range from being a chef to an accountant and tobacconist to his photography and videography. An advocate for creativity, Marius has been part of Meridian Realty since 2020 and lives by the motto “Creativity creates the world”.
Martin Scholtz
Photographer
Martin is a hobbyist turned career photographer from Johannesburg, South Africa. He specialises in Architectural Photography and Videography as well as being an avid Product Photographer. He specialises in capturing unique moments while keeping his preference for canine subjects.
Meagan Venter
Transaction Administrator
Meagan Venter, Assistant to the Transaction Manager, joined Meridian Realty in 2021 with rich management and customer service experience. She helps ensure seamless transaction processes with her excellent administrative skillset. Meagan is known for her dedication and readily provides support whenever required.
Adriaan Louw
Rental Agent
Adriaan Louw, our Rental Specialist, has been instrumental in expanding our rental portfolio since joining Meridian Realty in 2015. As the first rental agent of the group, he helped shape the building blocks of our rental portfolio and his dedication to excellence as well as his fun-loving personality makes him a central figure in our office dynamics.
Samantha Smith
Virtual Private Assistant
Samantha has been part of Meridian Realty for two years and is known for her dedication and exceptional quality standards. She has a great love for organising and strives for excellence which makes her a valuable member of our administrative team. She is also currently studying accounting part-time at Nelson Mandela University.
Talita Pool
Mortgage Originator
Talita Pool, our Property Finance Consultant, has 17 years of experience in property finance. At Meridian Realty she works as a dedicated Property Finance Consultant for MyMortgage. She provides a tailored finance solution to each client, walking the extra mile to ensure a smooth journey towards home ownership.