Benji Falkson

Living a Godly Inspired Life, or at least trying my best:)

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

About

I’m an entrepreneur and operator focused on building, fixing, and scaling real businesses. My core strength is the ability to absorb complex systems — whether financial, operational, or organisational — and reduce them to clear, practical frameworks that people can actually work with. I’m at my best where things are messy: unclear processes, misaligned incentives, or systems that have outgrown their original design. I’ve applied this skill across property, retail, hospitality, and operating businesses — identifying operational weaknesses, designing practical solutions, and implementing them end‑to‑end with the people closest to the work. I place a strong emphasis on execution, ownership, and trust. I work comfortably across all levels of an organisation, from senior stakeholders to frontline staff, and believe sustainable businesses are built when clarity, accountability, and human relationships align.

Experience

  • Falkfuel (Full-time · 1 yr 6 mos)
    • Financial and Operations Manager
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Chief Financial Officer
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Chief Financial Officer at Soetdoring Lodge
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Chief Financial Officer at Topspot Property
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Internal Business Systems Consultant at Freelance
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    There are multiple aspects of businesses that need to communicate efficiently in order for a business to succeed. Different departments in a business see problems from very different perspectives. However, they need to be able to work together in a streamlined fashion in order to maximise output for the business. My expertise lies in identifying the points of contention in the work process flow, as well as finding a simple way to progress by introducing and implementing alternative and innovative methods, perspectives and ideas into the working environment.

  • Internal Systems Manager at Glennies Liquors
    Jul 2021 - Apr 2022 · 10 mos