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ESTATE NEWS

OUR NEW ESTATE

MANAGER,

FRANCOIS BESTER,

INTRODUCES

HIMSELF

P H O T O G R A P H Y BY I VA N M U L L E R

Tell us about yourself extroverted and enjoy working with
I am 52, born and raised in South Africa, others. I have also been told that I am
and would describe myself as a kind, efficient in influencing others but do so in
friendly, precise and tactful person. I have a non-aggressive manner, thus achieving
a keen interest in rugby and like to spend positive outcomes.
my spare time pursuing my hobbies, which
include knife making and cooking. I am Tell us a bit about your work
also a registered chinchilla breeder and history
supply a prominent pet store with hand- I was previously employed by the South
reared baby chinchillas. African Police Service for 17 years in the
Special Armed Robbery Intervention Task
Team. After that, I was employed at the
What is your management style? Directorate of Special Operations, also
My management style is to aim to avoid known as the Scorpions, for three years
antagonistic situations by ensuring that until it was disbanded.
they are kept to an absolute minimum.
I manage this by paying great attention I have also worked in various positions on
to detail and in this way, I can generally several prestigious residential estates such
resolve any issues before they escalate. as Pecanwood Golf and Residential Estate,
Dainfern Ridge Estate, Featherbrooke
I have been told that I am a rational Estate and most recently at Helderwyk
thinking community association manager Estate as the community association
because I tend to be a perfectionist, manager for the past seven years.
sometimes to my own detriment. Before
making decisions, I prefer to examine
all the available information and if it is What can we expect in this new
insufficient, I will request more to ensure season?
that I have reviewed all possible options or I’m looking forward to becoming
scenarios. an integral part of the Cornwall Hill
Association and aim to protect the
This cautious approach has served me communal interest and high quality
well in decision-making as I have always lifestyle of residents. I am immensely
preferred to work objectively based proud of my new position and will
on data and facts, rather than on quick endeavour to serve this community
or emotive decisions. I am somewhat to the very best of my ability.

I am immensely proud of my new position ”
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