Our team

Although new to Glassock, having joined in January 2017, Jennifer Lendrum enjoys the dynamic nature of an industry she has worked in for more than 25 years.

She started out as a legal secretary with Rapaport Fanarof & Partners, before completing a BA Archaeology and Social Anthropology degree. After a stint on a game reserve she began work as a personal assistant in the employee benefits field with Wynne Jones and Co, later moving in to the administrative side of the business.

She became involved in the legal and technical side of employee benefits while studying law part time at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Cognisant of the fact that the Pension Funds Act touches on every aspect of the law and of a person’s life from birth to death, Jennifer takes pride in explaining how the industry operates and how it can benefit clients and their families in the long run.

Before joining Glassock as a driver Keni Ndlovu worked for Tranarc Holdings, where he was also a driver.

Keni is a passionate, hardworking individual who has more than a decade’s experience as a driver.

Away from the office, his family plays an important role in his life. He also enjoys painting his house and sharing good dialogue with friends and family.

Glassock graduate accountant Kerisha Pathroo finds that every day is an accomplishment, as she is on a personal journey of growth and progress. Having joined the company in September 2017, her proudest achievement was being accepted into the Glassock Graduate Programme.

Kerisha enjoys new challenges and is committed to achieving set goals. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook come to the fore when she meets new people or is required to collaborate as part of a team.

Before joining Glassock, Kerisha gained experience in internal auditing at New National Assurance, and in property management at Merville Properties.

Spending time with her family, completing crossword puzzles, reading and watching movies are personal pastimes.

Margaret has had a long career spanning 32 years, 22 of which have been with Glassock.

She is an honest, hardworking and friendly individual.

When she is at home, Margaret attends to household chores, spends time with her family and attends church. Her family is her greatest priority, and since she values her health, she takes time out to rest whenever possible.

Maryka Barkhuizen is detail-orientated and passionate about learning. This is a trait borne out in her education history which includes qualifications of BCom (Law), a National Diploma in Office Administration, a Certificate of Proficiency and an Intermediate Certificate in Retirement Funding. Originally from Durban, she is fluent in English and Afrikaans and loves spending time with family and friends. 

Since starting her career, Maryka has worked at Alexander Forbes and Sanlam in various capacities ranging from administrator and senior administrator to team leader. She joins Glassock as a senior administrator.

She values honesty and a sense of humour. In her spare time Maryka enjoys scrapbooking and travelling – and it was during one of her trips that she faced a fear of heights by hot air ballooning over the Nile River Valley. She hopes to tick Cappadocia in Turkey off her bucket list in the future.

Extensive knowledge and experience gained over 20 years in the insurance industry have positioned Melanie Eiberg as an effective administration manager. She prides herself on hard work, dedication and superior customer service.

Melanie previously held the posts of senior administrator, team leader, employee-benefits consultant and personal assistant to a broker. She has worked for Alexander Forbes, Liberty, UFA Assurances, Momentum Broker Solutions and various smaller brokers.

Melanie holds a higher diploma in business administration and management. She also has a diploma in pension funds law, along with several industry-related certificates.

She enjoys family time, doing anything creative, reading, collecting vinyl records and vintage items, and is an ardent Chelsea Football Club supporter.

Memory Bare is passionate about protecting members' retirement savings. The Zimbabwean-born team leader: fund accounting and administration has a business studies qualification and is currently completing her third year in BCom Financial Management.

Memory has worked for numerous financial institutions, including Alexander Forbes, NMG, NBC, Gallet Administrators and the Sygnia Group. She lists gaining experience at some of the biggest companies in employee benefits as her biggest accomplishment.

"I love interacting with different people and I have great respect for people. I take every situation as a learning curve and I love to laugh," she says when asked to describe her personality.

The mother of three loves reading, cooking, travelling and going to church, and counts Victoria Falls as her dream destination.

Glassock's Administration and Operations Manager, Mervyn Lynn has spent more than 27 years in administration services in the employee benefits industry. His key focus has been in fund administration, client service and operational management.  

Mervyn started his career at Liberty Life and joined Glassock after 10 years as a senior manager in the Umbrella Products division at Alexander Forbes.

He has a diploma in retirement fund management from the Insurance Institute of South Africa and a certificate in financial planning from the Milpark Business School. He is also a member of the Financial Planning Institute and an accredited financial services advisor.

In addition to being a dedicated family man who loves spending time with his family, Mervyn is also a keen sportsman and plays provincial level lawn bowls.

Monisha Moodley is part of Glassoc's Graduate Programme. She has a BCom degree in accounting and plans to study further so she can grow within the company.

Personal attributes include working well in a team, being adaptable to change and learning from colleagues willing to impart knowledge.

Monisha believes successful people are those who find contentment in their chosen careers and who make the most of opportunities.

She is a creative soul who loves drawing, painting and spending time with her family. Monisha is always ready for a fresh adventure, visiting new places and trying out different restaurants.

A logical thinker with 15 years’ industry experience, administrator Morag Williams has been praised by clients for her efficiency, exceptional service and problem-solving ability.

Morag previously worked for Graham Walker Associates, Trilogy Employee Benefits and NBC Holdings. She has a post-graduate degree in retirement management from Monash South Africa.

At home, Morag is happiest spending time with her family and pets. She also enjoys yoga, Pilates and tai chi.

Having previously held the positions of auditor and technical and treaty accountant, Mpho Madalane has moved into the role of junior administrator and accountant at Glassock.

Five years’ experience in the financial-services sector, combined with decisiveness, drive and attention to detail, are the tools Mpho uses to manage her work demands.

On the personal front, she loves spending time with her friends, reading and going shopping for shoes.

Naomi Ruth Anderson, Glassock's new death claims administrator, hails from Kimberley in the Northern Cape. 

Before joining Glassock she worked as a fund administrator at Sygnia and lists data capturing for De Beers Mines as her very first job.  

"I see myself as friendly, happy and honest, and can be a bit of a noisy person once I get used to people," she says.  

Naomi is married, loves cooking and singing, and hopes to visit Greece in the future.