OUR TEAM
Our team at Bartizan Capital is made up of seasoned financial professionals with diverse backgrounds in law, accounting, investment management and financial planning. With decades of combined experience and a shared commitment to independence, integrity and client-focused advice, we work collaboratively to deliver tailored wealth solutions that support long-term financial success. Each member brings unique expertise and a passion for helping clients navigate their financial journeys with confidence.
Eras Venter
Director and Key Individual
Eras is a portfolio and wealth manager with over 20 years of experience in finance, having worked internationally as a Chartered Management Accountant before returning to South Africa in 2010 to focus on portfolio construction and investment management. As co-founder of Bartizan Capital, he is passionate about offering independent, personalised advice that helps clients grow and protect their wealth over time. Eras values long-term relationships and believes in tailoring strategies to each client’s unique goals. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, water sports and spending time with his wife Carina and their two children.
Jurie van Dyk
Director and Key Individual
Jurie is a qualified attorney and certified financial planner with advance postgraduate qualifications in financial planning, estate planning, portfolio management and tax. He has 20 years of experience across corporate and advisory roles. After starting his career at Sanlam and ABSA, he founded EDM in 2011 to pursue his vision of truly independent wealth advice. In 2016, he co-founded Bartizan Capital with Eras Venter, where he serves as one of six directors. Jurie believes that aligning advisor and client interests is essential to delivering the best financial guidance. He is married with three daughters and enjoys spending his free time watching them participate in sports.
Johann de Clerk
Director
Johann is a highly experienced independent financial advisor with over 26 years in the industry and founder of Adfinity Financial Services. His career spans roles at Sanlam, an independent brokerage, and directorships at Simplisiti Asset Management and Bartizan Capital, where he also serves on the Investment Committee. Johann is committed to providing independent, holistic financial planning and building long-term client relationships through well-researched, proven solutions. He lives in Durbanville with his wife Tania and their twins, and enjoys reading, writing, and long walks on the beach.
Gawie Minnaar
Director
Gawie is a seasoned financial professional with 23 years of experience, specialising in retirement planning, investments, and tax strategy. After gaining international expertise in Mauritius, Luxembourg and Switzerland, he returned to South Africa in 2011 and joined Adfinity Financial Services as a director and tax practitioner. He also serves on the Investment Committee at Bartizan Capital. Gawie is passionate about tailoring financial advice to each client’s unique life journey and values the role financial planning plays in helping people achieve their goals. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the South African countryside with his wife and children.
Diekie Kruger
Director
Diekie is an independent financial planner with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. After starting his career as an attorney in Cape Town, he transitioned into financial planning and founded Subventum Financial Services in 2006 to offer clients truly independent advice. Known for his integrity and long-term client relationships, Diekie tailors his guidance to each individual’s evolving needs. He’s also a devoted husband and father of two boys, and his family enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it's swimming, sports or camping during summer holidays.
Kosie Janse van Rensburg
Director
Kosie is an independent financial advisor with 18 years of experience, a director at Adfinity Financial Services, and a passionate advocate for financial education as a path to freedom. After starting his career in Worcester and completing his BCom in Financial Planning in Cape Town, he has built a practice focused on guiding clients towards well-balanced and financially independent lives. Kosie is also a top-ranked Deaf golf player, a member of the WP Disabled Golf Team. In his sparte time he enjoys art films, poetry and philanthropic work.
Guardian Capital
Portfolio Management
Bartizan Capital entrusts its fund management function to Guardian Capital, a seasoned investment firm known for its disciplined approach and robust portfolio strategies. By outsourcing to Guardian Capital, Bartizan gains access to world-class asset management expertise, rigorous market analysis and a proven track record of delivering consistent returns. This partnership allows Bartizan to maintain strategic oversight while benefiting from Guardian’s deep industry insights, risk-adjusted performance models and compliance-driven operations. The result is a streamlined investment process that enhances transparency, scalability and investor confidence—without compromising on performance or governance.
Etude Risk Management
Compliance Management
Bartizan Capital partners with Etude Risk Management to oversee its operations management, ensuring every aspect of our business runs with precision, resilience and strategic foresight. By leveraging Etude’s deep expertise in risk mitigation, process optimization and regulatory compliance, we’re able to maintain lean, agile operations while focusing our internal resources on high-impact investment decisions. This collaboration gives Bartizan Capital a competitive edge—combining operational excellence with risk-aware decision-making, all backed by a trusted South African firm known for its integrity and performance.