Kobus Van Der Vyver
About Kobus Van Der Vyver
Kobus Van Der Vyver is a Senior Associate Economist specializing in Urban Solutions, currently working at Hatch in Brisbane, Australia. He has extensive experience in property economics and urban development, having held various positions in South Africa and Australia, and holds a Master's Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Pretoria.
Work at Hatch
Kobus Van Der Vyver serves as a Senior Associate Economist in Urban Solutions at Hatch. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on quality and purpose-driven development outcomes. His responsibilities include providing targeted economic advice and insights on economic and market viability for both brownfield and greenfield development projects. He collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution.
Previous Experience at Urbis
Prior to his current role, Kobus worked at Urbis as Associate Director in Property Economics and Research from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in Brisbane, Australia, he focused on property economics, leveraging his expertise to inform research and analysis in the real estate sector.
Career at Urban-Econ
Kobus has extensive experience from his time at Urban-Econ, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Development Economist and Property and Real Estate Analyst from 2007 to 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa. He later served as Business Unit Manager for Property Development Services from 2011 to 2017, overseeing various projects and initiatives in the property sector.
Education and Expertise
Kobus holds a Master's Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Pretoria. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from North-West University. His educational background supports his expertise in urban economics, market insights, and real estate opportunity investigations.
Academic Contributions
Kobus has contributed to academia as an External Examiner at the University of Pretoria from 2014 to 2016 and as a Sessional Lecturer for the BSc Real Estate Honours Degree from 2015 to 2017. These roles allowed him to share his knowledge and experience with students, enhancing their understanding of real estate and urban planning.