Pragasen (Gabs) Pather - Partner

BAS; BArch (UCT), MIArch; PrArch (SA)

Pragasen [Gabs] has worked on a variety of projects ranging from retail, sports, institutional, commercial and residential. He has expertise in design & documentation of large scale projects and has been intensely involved with the Cape Town Stadium and Precinct project in preparation for the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup. He has lectured at both UCT and CPUT and has previously served as vice-chairperson and general secretary for SABTACO - Western Cape.

Khalied Jacobs - Partner

NDip Arch (Pen Tech), BAS; BArch (UCT), MArch Human Settlement (Belgium)

Khalied drives Jakupa’s urban design portfolio and has been responsible for innovations in urban design methodology and practice. Other than the wide range of development projects he has authored, Khalied has served as a consultant to UN-HABITAT as an urban planner for the Somalia Development Programme and was a senior lecturer post at UCT’s School of Architecture. He serves as an executive member of SABTACO, and is a Cape Town Partnership Board member.

Kevin Porter

BAS, BArch (UCT), MIArch; PrArch (SA)

A senior architect with experience gained from an array of projects, including upmarket residential, commercial developments and retail interiors. He is involved in all stages of the design, documentation and administration of projects and all aspects, from client and consultant liaison, through to contractual issues and on-site implementation. As a problem solver, with an eye for detail, he strives for excellence in all facets of all projects.

Sarah Patterson

BAS (UCT), BArch (UCT), MIArch, PrArch (SA)

Sarah is a Managing Architect and fulfils an Urban Design support function. She has experience working as a project architect at various stages of projects in commercial and residential developments. She is interested in the continuing debate on how to make more inclusive urban environments, and in investigating how to implement realistic, progressive solutions to the problems of energy consumption in buildings.

Alan Middleton

BAS, BA(Hons. EGS), BArch (UCT), PrArch (SA)

Alan is passionate about designing architectural environments that are innovative and environmentally appropriate, which compliment Jakupa’s policy of promoting sustainability. Alan has experience in a wide range of projects from planning stages to site administration of projects. He has been involved in medium rise offices and apartments, churches, public transport facilities, shopping centres, schools industrial labs and various levels of housing including upmarket housing.

Ricardo Sá

BArch (FAUTL – Lisbon, Portugal)

Ricardo is a junior architect with 6 years of experience. He is currently part of the team for the design of the new car rental facility at the Cape Town International airport and for the future clinic for Eerste River. He tackles all aspects of his projects, from refurbishments to new builds and even to the design and selection of furniture. Ricardo has also been a design tutor for the BAS program at UCT.

Phumeza Williams

BAS (UCT), March (UCT)

Phumeza is a candidate architect who has recently rejoined the team after completing her Masters Degree. With two years internship experience, she has been involved in the design development and technical aspects of residential and public projects, as well as the Cape Town Stadium 2010 and most recently the current Greenpoint Athletics Stadium Major Alterations Project. Having partially studied graphic design and art direction, Phumeza has a keen interest in all facets of design.

Sean Wilkinson

ND Architectural Technology, B Tech Applied Design (CPUT)

Sean is the longest serving architectural technologist having been with the company since January 2006. He has been responsible for the design, technical documentation and site administration of small to medium scaled projects as well as the multi-storey Public Transport Shared Services Centre in Athlone. Sean is working towards becoming an expert in building contracts.

Sanele Ndumela

ND Architectural Technology (CPUT)

Sanele joined Jakupa in 2008 to be part of a new Jakupa architects and urban designers branch in Johannesburg. He moved back to Jakupa’s Cape Town offices in July 2010. He has an abundance of experience in small, medium and large projects ranging from upmarket houses to large housing projects built in the UK to stadiums. He plans to further his studies in Project Management.

Vimala Pather

Vimala is the financial administrator and responsible for the book keeping functions of the company.

Kimeshin Athiemoolam

B.Com, Finance (UWC)

Kimeshin assists in the financial department of Jakupa. He has recently completed his B.Com in Finance from UWC and wishes to grow into a senior position in the property industry.

Janice Andrews

Janice is the voice of Jakupa and deals with the public relations and administrative component of the company. She has a background in management and sales and hopes to further her skills at Jakupa.

Gladys Sele

As operation clerk, Gladys is the backbone to the smooth running of the office, ensuring it is a welcoming and hospitable working environment. She supports Janice in administative work and assists all jakupa members in a number of tasks.

Gcobani (Alfred) Luzipho

Alfred is the general office assistant and helps with deliveries, printing and office maintenance. He is currently up-skilling in computer literacy.

Sadaka Jaffar

ND Architectural Technology (CPUT)

Sadaka has recently re-joined Jakupa as an architectural technician after completing his third year Architectural Technology at CPUT. He wishes to further his studies to B-Tech level.

Hayley Mouton

ND Interior Design (CPUT), BAS (UCT)

Hayley is currently completing her in-service training at Jakupa. She has a keen interest in both interior design and
architecture, and enjoys the spatial relationship between these two fields.
She aims to further her studies in architecture.

Raine St.Claire

Raine has recently joined Jakupa as PR & Marketing Manager and with many years of experience in the field of marketing and public relations as well as working as an interior decorator & interior stylist, Jakupa offers a perfect platform for fusing both interests. Passionate about sustainability, Raine, as a keen writer in her spare time, also regularly contributes to a well known industry publication on sustainability issues within the built arena.