Jan Kraaij is the Managing Director of Keymax North Lakes  Pty Ltd, Keymax Samrand Pty Ltd , Keymax Investments 125 Pty Ltd , Excelsior Electronics Pty Ltd , Teltayl Building Supplies Pty Ltd , Palmy Trade Services Pty Ltd and numerous other property related companies and trusts.

Prior to pursuing a full-time property development career, he was the Managing Director of Jolly Jumbo Pty Ltd, a food and drink manufacturing company that employed approximately 150 employees. Jolly Jumbo supplied all the supermarket groups in South Africa with various Branded and House brand products. This gave him a diverse insight into the property requirements of the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as well the locations and layout of Shopping Centres.

The developed property portfolio consists of approximately 20 factories with tenants including King Pie Central Kitchen, Rein Oil (edible oils), Unique Flavours, and Pro Africa Foods etc.

Jan obtained a BSc Eng (Mechanical) degree in 1980. He also holds a Fidelity Certificate from The Estate Agency Affairs Board of South Africa.

His practical abilities are matched with his academic qualifications and relationship skills; from employees to Managing Directors of National Companies.

Jan has successfully acquired and developed properties to the total value of around A$30 million.