Our team brings together experienced professionals across asset management, fund administration, and partner support. With a strong focus on governance, consistent execution, and disciplined investment processes, the team works collectively to deliver long-term value across Prime portfolios.
Our Team
PI Investment Managers
PI Investment Managers is the dedicated asset management arm within the Prime ecosystem, responsible for managing and overseeing the majority of Prime’s investment funds. The team delivers disciplined portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies, aligned with Prime’s long-term investment philosophy.
Qualifications: BSc (Actuarial Science & Mathematical Statistics), MBA (UCT)
Sithembiso has more than twenty-five years’ financial services experience which includes actuarial, management information, banking, operations and analytics as well as investment management and administration. Sithembiso worked at Momentum Outcomes Based Solutions heading up the Pricing & Technical division.
Qualifications: BCom Hons (Risk Management)
Itumeleng has ten years’ experience in the financial services which includes, investment advisory, investment management, fund management and portfolio management. Itumeleng started his career at Sanlam SFA and spent a year there. Itumeleng worked at Balondolozi Investment Services, heading up the Fixed Income team.
Qualifications: BCom (Investment Management), CFA Charterholder
Tatum Starkey is the portfolio manager of local and global equities. Her role involves meticulously analysing listed companies in the local and offshore space. Tatum has over a decade of professional experience, 9 of them in the investment profession covering multi-asset funds, property funds, equity analysis, credit and portfolio management.
Qualifications: BSc (Actuarial Science & Financial Mathematics)
Beniam graduated with a BSc in Actuarial Science in 2022 and has been working in the financial services industry for just over three years. He has already made notable contributions in data analytics and financial management. He is committed to growing within the industry and is actively progressing with his ASSA board exams. Beniam has demonstrated a strong dedication to learning and development, contributing to different projects in the team.
Qualifications: BCom (Investment Management), CFA Level 1 CandidateA92:A93
Itumelengi is a Fixed Income Analyst and has developed strong exposure across fixed income and equities. She worked at Standard Bank within the Global Markets unit, where she gained practical experience on the Fixed Income Sales desk and collaborated closely with bond traders and research analysts. She also formed part of the FEZEKA Graduate Program, completing rotations at STANLIB and the Public Investment Corporation. At Pi, Itumeleng supports the Fixed Income Portfolio Manager. Itumeleng holds a BCom in Investment Management from the University of the Witwatersrand and is currently a CFA Level 1 candidate. She is passionate about fixed income strategy, data-driven decision-making, and long-term value creation.
Qualifications: BCom (Finance), BCom Hons (Investment Management), CFA Level 2 Candidate
Refilwe holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Investment Management from the University of Johannesburg. She began her career in the financial services industry in 2022 at Momentum Financial Planning. She then joined the Vunani-Coronation Equity Analyst Training Program in 2024, where she gained valuable equity analysis experience. In 2025, she joined Pi Investment Managers as an Equity Analyst, where she supports the Equities Portfolio Manager with both local and offshore equity research and analysis. Refilwe is currently a CFA Level II candidate and continues to deepen her expertise in equity markets through rigorous analysis and a commitment to professional growth.
Manages: Prime Income Plus Fund
Taquanta Asset Managers
Taquanta is a specialist income manager focused on disciplined portfolio construction and risk-aware returns. They bring strong experience in fixed income and cash markets to the Prime Income Plus Fund.
Qualifications: BCOM (HONS)
Sharika has been in the industry for 19 years. Sharika joined the JP Morgan WSS graduate program in February 2005 after completing her BCom in Economics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). In June 2008, after completing her Honours Degree in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management at UCT, Sharika joined Taquanta’s Fixed Income Management Team as a Trainee Portfolio Manager and became a registered Portfolio Manager with Taquanta in 2012 and a FAIS Authorised Representative in 2013. Currently completing Master of Commerce degree in Development Finance at the University of Cape Town (UCT)
BBA (Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration)
Chané has been in the industry for 9 years. Chané joined Taquanta in July 2015 as an intern, after which she became permanently employed in the Portfolio Administration team. In July 2017, Chané moved internally to the Fixed Income Investment Team as a Trainee Portfolio Manager. She holds a BCom Admin specialising in Finance obtained at the Tertiary School in Business Administration. She is a Level I candidate in the CFA program.
Qualifications: BBA (Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration)
Mogamat has been in the industry for over 6 years. Mogamat joined Taquanta in 2019 in the Taquanta Securities (Stock broking) department. In January 2021 Mogamat moved to the Cash team in the Investment Team as a cash dealer. Mogamat Tayb currently holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, he has completed the IMACS course with ASISA.
Qualifications: BCom (Finance)
Clyde has been in the industry for 17 years. Clyde was employed as a fund accountant at State Street for 4 years prior to joining Taquanta Asset Managers. After an extensive internal interview process, Clyde joined the Fixed Income Management Team in September 2012 as a Trainee Portfolio Manager. He holds a BCom Finance degree obtained from the University of the Western Cape. Clyde’s focus is liquidity risk management, asset sourcing, deal structuring, trade execution as well as Portfolio construction and management.
Manages: Prime General Equity Fund
Northstar Asset Management
Northstar is a research-led equity manager known for its focus on quality companies and long-term value. They manage the Prime General Equity Fund with a clear, fundamentals-based approach.
Qualifications: B.Com (Hons) in Financial Analysis & Portfolio Management, a B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry and is a CFA Charter holder and Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).
Marco is director of SA Equities at Northstar Asset Management and portfolio manager of the Northstar BCI Equity Fund. He joined Northstar in June 2013. Prior to joining Northstar, Marco spent 4 years at PSG Asset Management as a credit analyst. Previously he worked for ABSA Corporate and Business Bank as a corporate credit analyst. Marco has 17 years’ investment experience.
Manages: Prime NextGen Flexible Fund
Mazi Asset Management
Mazi is a South African investment firm with a strong track record in equity and flexible strategies. Their insight into structural themes supports the Prime NextGen Flexible Fund.
Qualifications: BCom (Finance)
Stephán Engelbrecht began his investment career in 2004 and joined Mazi Asset Management in 2022. He is passionate about structured, systematic, and quantitative investment techniques. His expertise in data-driven decision-making has been instrumental to his role at Mazi. He is currently completing a PhD in Finance at Wits, with a focus on machine learning in investment management—further deepening his quantitative approach to portfolio management.
Qualifications: B.Com (Hons) in Financial Analysis & Portfolio Management, a B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry and is a CFA Charter holder and Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).
Marco is director of SA Equities at Northstar Asset Management and portfolio manager of the Northstar BCI Equity Fund. He joined Northstar in June 2013. Prior to joining Northstar, Marco spent 4 years at PSG Asset Management as a credit analyst. Previously he worked for ABSA Corporate and Business Bank as a corporate credit analyst. Marco has 17 years’ investment experience.
Qualifications: BCom (Finance)
Stephán Engelbrecht began his investment career in 2004 and joined Mazi Asset Management in 2022. He is passionate about structured, systematic, and quantitative investment techniques. His expertise in data-driven decision-making has been instrumental to his role at Mazi. He is currently completing a PhD in Finance at Wits, with a focus on machine learning in investment management—further deepening his quantitative approach to portfolio management.
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