Developing South Africa's premier service station properties

Over 35 years of experience securing, financing and developing commercial fuel retail and food properties — for corporates and our own portfolio.

35+Years' Experience
2004Established
14Developments
12Independently Owned
What We Do

A proven approach to commercial property

From site identification to financing and development, we partner with clients and corporations at every stage of the filling station property market.

Strategy

Strategy

  • Assisting clients entering the commercial filling station market
  • Long-term investment portfolios
  • Securing financing for developments
Growth

Growth

  • Established since 2004
  • 35 years of industry experience
  • Own portfolio alongside corporate portfolios
Success

Success

  • Securing & developing service stations and fast-food outlets
  • 12 independently owned properties
  • Long-standing corporate relationships
Our Work

Portfolio

Fourteen developments across service stations, fast food and commercial property.

Sasol Grassnyers

Sasol Grassnyers

Sasol
Sasol Axis Park

Sasol Axis Park

Sasol
Sasol Somerset West

Sasol Somerset West

Sasol
Sasol Parkdene

Sasol Parkdene

Sasol
Sasol Protea Park

Sasol Protea Park

Sasol
Sasol Piet Retief

Sasol Piet Retief

Sasol
Sasol Wonderboom

Sasol Wonderboom

Sasol
Sasol Northmead

Sasol Northmead

Sasol
Engen Middelvlei

Engen Middelvlei

Engen
Engen Roodekop

Engen Roodekop

Engen
Engen Platinum One Stop

Engen Platinum One Stop

Engen
Engen Riverside

Engen Riverside

Engen
KFC Wonderboom

KFC Wonderboom

Fast Food
Veterinary Clinic Northmead

Veterinary Clinic Northmead

Commercial
Who We Are

A family business, built on experience

Gary Du Preez

Gary Du Preez

Founder · Entrepreneur, golfer & family man

Born and raised in South Africa, Gary completed a BA (Law) and his Articles in Law in 1985. From 1985 to 1997 he was employed by local and international oil companies, responsible for the redevelopment of existing — and development of new — retail service station properties.

He then became shareholder of a company that acquired 25 service station properties, sold to a local oil company in 2002. In 2004 he established Terra Optimus Property Developments, bringing over 35 years of experience in securing and developing service station properties for corporates and his own portfolio.

Jarrod Du Preez

Jarrod Du Preez

Business Development · Golfer & F1 enthusiast

From South Africa, now based in Slovenia, Jarrod focuses on identifying and building high-potential business opportunities — actively exploring ventures, franchising and scalable business models within the local market.

He is also involved in the family property development business, with hands-on experience building and growing long-term assets. Driven by execution, innovation and sustainable wealth — always open to new opportunities and meaningful collaborations.

Contact

Let's discuss your next development

Location

Featherbrooke, Krugersdorp
South Africa