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Multi Family OfficeInvests through funds, not into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 2 SOURCES

Cantilever Family

Part of Cantilever Group

Independent multi-family office in Johannesburg founded 2014 (FSP 45523), providing family office reporting, administration, fiduciary and forex services to South African and international families.

Identity

HEADQUARTERS
Johannesburg, South Africa
OFFICES
Johannesburg, South Africa · Zurich, Switzerland · Port Louis, Mauritius
FOUNDED
2014

Overview

Cantilever Family is an independent multi-family office founded in August 2014 and part of the Cantilever Group, alongside the Mauritius trust and fiduciary firm Convina Fiduciary. Its services include family office services, global reporting that monitors families' investments and advisers, administration and cash management, accounting, offshore trusts and fiduciary work, exchange control and forex. It is an FSCA-authorised financial services provider (FSP 45523) with offices in Johannesburg, Zurich and Port Louis.

Holdings & investments

INVESTMENT ARMS & VEHICLES

  • Convina Fiduciary Services Ltd
    Mauritius-based offshore trust and fiduciary firm in the Cantilever Group, licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius

People

  • Johan van Wyk
    Founder; Executive Director and Board Member · source
  • Carmen de Chalain
    Executive Director and Board Member · source
  • Karel Els
    Director · source
  • Louw van Wyk
    Non-executive Chairman · source
  • Lance Mackridge
    Non-executive Board Member · source

Frequently asked questions

Cantilever Family is a multi family office based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2014.

Cantilever Family does not publicly state whether it puts its own money into companies or invests through funds.

Key people at Cantilever Family include Johan van Wyk (Founder; Executive Director and Board Member), Carmen de Chalain (Executive Director and Board Member), Karel Els (Director) and Louw van Wyk (Non-executive Chairman).