Morena Rakometsi,Titan
Morena Rakometsi,Titan Reins CEOA multi-layered approach toworkplace-space developmentEffective workspaces enhance human endeavour, argues Mr Morena Rakometsi, theCEO of Titan Reins, the Tenant Lead Professional Consultants throughout the SSAregion, which partners with tenants to curb unnecessary capex escalations.How did the company come into being?We are a story of four paths converging into one. Titan Reinsharnesses the heart, vision and expertise of our four foundingmembers, who collectively provide over 53 years of combinedindustry experience, spanning Europe, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa (EMEA). Having met while collaborating on a flagshipdevelopment project in Southern Africa, a complementary rapportand mutual respect slowly emerged among our founders. Akin tothe beginnings of many noteworthy partnerships of times goneby, Titan Reins was conceived over a hearty meal. Titan Reins wasregistered in 2019 but officially started operating in July 2022, soonafter the Covid-19 pandemic.Workspaces are a rich microcosm of human life. These arethe environments where people meet and collaborate, wherepeople are nurtured, developed and ultimately build friendshipsand their lives. Effective workspaces offer an essential enhancingof the human endeavour. This is why we take the multi-layeredapproach to workplace-space development seriously. To provideour clients with the upfront development expertise that offers themsimplicity and clarity they would require throughout the real estatenegotiations and the development process from the inception tofinish. This translates to the right deal in the right place, with areduced first cost and operating cost. We can do this because weconsult, design and build with a view of maintenance, flexibilityand sustainability to provide effective design tailored for the clientbusiness as the workplace strategists and RE&F Project Managers.including fire and intruder alarms, cleaning, security, catering,building layouts, fit-outs, internal office moves and environmentalhealth and safety management (EHS). The Facilities team strivesto ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained to a highstandard, that regular and detailed inspections are completed toensure problem areas are identified and that issues are rectified.Please explain the company name.Titan Reins is made up of four Titans with over 53years of experiencewithin Real Estate, Build and Facilities management, all of whomhave delivered projects within the EMEA region. As a new businesswe needed to make sure that we take full control of driving thisbusiness to penetrate the SSA region. And our constant prayer isthat God leads this journey for us and continues to guide us in termsof implementing strategies that would grow the business.Corporate Fitout ProjectPlease explain RE&F?RE stands for Real Estate and F refers to Facility. Areas of responsibilityfor the Facilities team include building-maintenance activities42 | www.opportunityonline.co.za
Your background and education is very diverse:how did you come down on property?I was introduced into Real Estate and facilities management whenI joined Oracle corporation in November 2009, coming from ateaching and manufacturing background. I enjoyed the space somuch that I never looked back.I worked as a Building Engineer (Technical Manager) and waseventually promoted to Real Estate & Facilities Project Manager forSub-Saharan Africa region. I was part of the EMEA region but myfocus of delivery was within the SSA region. I worked in a virtualand traditional environment to deliver construction projects withinthe SSA region.It was a complex environment. My manager was sitting inScotland, the project sponsors (EMEA Senior Director and theEMEA VP) were based in Reading, England, my project coordinatorwas located in Rocklin, California, the contracts team were sittingbetween Reading and Romania, and finally the payment team was inIndia. As built professional I would engage leaders across the region,with CEOs, directors, general managers, programme managersand country leaders. I was dealing with executives from differentorganisations and companies and communicating internally as well.The projects I worked on ranged from development, relocation,consolidation, expansion or downsizing and fit-out, down to officemoves, space assignment, change management and operations.Where did you find time to garner all the educationalqualifications that you have? Has the range of youreducational attainments helped you in your career?To be where I am today, I had to work extremely hard on mystrategies, look into creative approaches to matters and on myleadership skills and leadership style so that I can keep my dreamsalive. I had to work hard every day, in the aeroplane, in hotels andat home. I worked for a good number of years and immersedmyself into my studies and my work because I understood theimportance of making sacrifices and I knew what was lying ahead.I demonstrated resilience and I knew something would emergefrom these sacrifices.As learner, a tactician, an analyst, a strategist, I am courageousand I possess a strong internal drive. I have noticed over the yearsthat I have the ability to scan the external environment for betterdecision-making for personal gain and organisational gain.The foundation of my values are based on the following:• Independence• Being proactive• Perseverance• Resilience• Determination• Ability to scan environmentsHow does Titan Reins differentiate itself fromother property management companies?We are the Tenant Lead Professional Consultants throughout theSSA region. We partner with the tenant to teach some fundamentalsrelated to property and to curb unnecessary capex escalations.We provide our clients with upfront development expertise thatoffers them simplicity and clarity they would require throughoutthe real-estate negotiations and the development process fromthe inception to finish. This translates to the right deal in the rightplace, reduced first cost and operating cost.Do other members of staff have suitable qualifications?Yes, we have two architects and two project managers withqualifications up to Master’s.The company LinkedIn page gives your offerings as:Real Estate, Architecture, Project Management andFacilities Management. Is the South African economytrending in a certain way that you are finding morework in one of these sectors than in others?A lot of employers are asking their members/employees to comeback into the office. However, the approach needs to be improvedin terms of real-estate optimisations. This is where Titan Reinscomes in – to help employers determine the right-sized space fortheir needs.Contact detailsEmail: info@titanreins.comTel: 0829098318Instagram: @titanreins_Retail Fitout ProjectCorporate Fitout Projectwww.opportunityonline.co.za | 43
