Our Team
Our advisory team at Fidelis Vox comprises a group of highly experienced professionals, including Marteen Michau, Suzanne Smit, Paul Michau, Tamryn de Villiers, Jean Michau, Tevyn Matthysen and Anzelle Wheeler.
Marteen Michau
Director
Marteen is a CA(SA) with B.Iuris and LL.B degrees.
She is a specialist in providing personalised fiduciary and tax advice to high-net-worth clients and their families. Her services include assisting clients with trusts, estate planning, structuring, wills, trusteeships, and executorships. With thirty years of experience in the fiduciary and tax industry, Marteen has worked as a legal and tax manager at PwC and as the head of fiduciary advisory divisions at RMB Private Bank and Sanlam Private Wealth.
She is also committed to empowering the youth in South Africa by equipping them with specialised skills. Over the years, she has appointed and developed young people, enabling them to excel in professional roles.
Marteen has developed a training course to assist trustees, including the next generation when taking on the responsibility of serving on the boards of family trusts, employee incentive trusts, and other trusts. She also conducts workshops with families to record their family charter and ensure that their structures and planning align with their goals. She was admitted as a non-practising advocate in 1988 and is a member of the following professional bodies:
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP): Full Member (TEP)
- Fiduciary Institute of South Africa (FISA): Fiduciary Practitioner®
Marteen is passionate about wildlife conservation in South Africa and dedicates a significant amount of her time towards this cause. She is a qualified advanced scuba diver and field guide, reflecting her love for nature and the outdoors.
Suzanne Smit
Fiduciary and Tax Consultant
Suzanne earned her LL.B in 2007, which she completed while on an exchange program at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. She completed her B.Com. (Accounting and Law) in 2006. In 2008, she moved to London with her husband and worked as an immigration consultant until they returned to South Africa in 2011. She commenced her articles in August 2011 and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in January 2013.
In June 2013, Suzanne joined a Big 4 audit firm where she specialised in resolving tax disputes. She was appointed as the tax account leader for three corporate clients, including two leading multinational companies and a domestic listed company, during her tenure. Additionally, she completed her LL.M (Tax) in 2015.
Suzanne began working with a Swiss financial services firm in June 2017, where she joined the cross-border tax and exchange control team. The team assisted high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients with cross-border tax and exchange control advisory services, as well as tax dispute resolution matters. In October 2019, Suzanne decided to become an independent tax specialist and continued her work in these areas of specialisation.
Suzanne became a member of Fidelis Vox in March 2021 to enhance and broaden our client service portfolio. She is affiliated with the following professional organisations:
- South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT): Chartered Tax Advisor™
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP): Affiliate Member
- Fiduciary Institute of South Africa (FISA): FISA Member
- Registered Tax Practitioner
Suzanne is a published author and is contented when travelling to new destinations with her husband and two daughters.
She is an active SAIT member contributing regularly to, inter alia, the Tax Talk magazine and participating in the annual Tax Indaba. She also serves on its tax administration and wealth, and family business tax technical work groups.
Paul Michau
Director and Business Manager
Paul holds B.Com. Hons. (Accounting) and B.Com. Hons. (Economics) degrees, a CA(SA) and is also a member of SAICA.
Paul is an accomplished financial expert with over 30 years of experience as a chief financial officer, general manager and managing director in various corporate institutions. He has managed divisions with annual turnovers exceeding R1 billion. Paul is also a qualified business coach, having earned certification from Action Coach.
In his role as the business manager of Fidelis Vox, Paul's vast experience is invaluable, enabling him to understand clients' businesses and structures, and advise them on appropriate solutions. He is passionate about helping others to leverage opportunities to their best advantage and achieve their goals.
He also has a passion for nature and the outdoors and is a qualified field and trails guide, as well as an advanced scuba diver.
Tamryn de Villiers
Attorney
Tamryn de Villiers is an accomplished attorney admitted to the High Court of South Africa. Tamryn completed her articles at a Johannesburg law firm specialising in commercial property law and also holds a BA (HMS) and an LL.B degree. Her dissertation was focused on international succession regulations and their impact on estate planning in South Africa.
Tamryn is committed to staying at the forefront of her field, having attended a course on Private International Law at the University of Salzburg in Austria. Her expertise in fiduciary and estate planning is an invaluable asset to the team at Fidelis Vox. She heads up the wills and deceased estates divisions.
Tamryn’s attention to detail, combined with her passion for estate planning, ensures that our clients receive the most comprehensive and effective advice.
Jean Michau
General Manager
Jean brings a wealth of expertise to Fidelis Vox as a holder of a B.Sc. Hons. (Quantity Surveying) degree. As the head of the CRM, process flow, and invoicing systems, he ensures seamless business operations for our clients. In addition, Jean expertly manages all aspects of both SA and offshore trusts, providing clients with the utmost confidence in their fiduciary affairs.
Jean's role extends beyond day-to-day operations as he is also involved in budgeting and debtors' control. He has extensive experience in managing document lodgements with the various Master’s offices in South Africa.
Jean's interests extend beyond the boardroom as he is a qualified nature guide with specialised knowledge of birds across two different biomes in South Africa. He loves spending his time surrounded by nature and is an avid bird watcher and wildlife photographer. In his free time, Jean can be found playing water polo and dodgeball or exploring new birding locations.
Tevyn Matthysen
Fiduciary Consultant
Tevyn is a Fiduciary consultant, and brings a strong blend of enthusiasm and dedication to managing client trusts and ensuring trust compliance. With a deep commitment to her role, and to continually expand her knowledge of the industry and effectively apply her skills to meet the needs of clients and the team.
Tevyn graduated cum laude with a diploma in Marketing. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she is a certified personal trainer and nutritional consultant, with a passion for fitness and a love for exploring new outdoor activities and travelling. Tevyn’s passion for continuous learning and personal growth drives her to excel both professionally and personally.
Anzelle Wheeler
Fiduciary Consultant
Anzelle is a Fiduciary Consultant with a strong legal foundation, having obtained her LLB and currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Trust and Estate Administration, as part of her continued professional development toward becoming a Fiduciary Specialist.
With over ten years of experience in estate administration and litigation, Anzelle has developed valuable knowledge and practical expertise in fiduciary services, estate administration and legal processes. She is passionate about assisting clients during some of their most vulnerable times, offering guidance with compassion, professionalism and care.
Anzelle has a particular passion for estate administration, estate planning and will drafting, finding fulfilment in helping clients navigate these important matters with confidence and peace of mind.
Outside of her professional career, Anzelle enjoys reading, cooking and spending quality time with her family.
Trish Tomassini
Administrative Assistant
Trish is a committed member of the Trust department at Fidelis Vox, where she applies her growing expertise in the fiduciary industry to manage client trusts and ensure compliance with precision. With a keen ability to quickly absorb complex information, she continually adds value to the team’s success.
Trish holds a BBA in Marketing Management and, outside of her professional role, has a deep passion for adventure and the outdoors, always seeking new ways to explore and connect with nature.
Francesca Natorp
Administrator & Office Manager
Francesca has been extensively involved in the full HR value chain and obtained her BCom Human Resources degree at the University of Pretoria. She worked in human resources and operations management for many years, predominately in the ICT environment. Francesca thoroughly enjoys a varied position being involved in the administration and assistance in the wills and deceased estate divisions, as well as operations by ensuring the smooth running of the office and managing service providers and suppliers.
Francesca enjoys spending time outdoors, walking, gardening, birding and being in the wild, entertaining friends and family, and lots of time with her grandchildren.
Githa Visser
Will Drafter & Administrative Assistant
Githa is a will drafter and administrative assistant who recently joined our team. With a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and client care, she ensures that each matter in the wills department is handled with precision and delivered promptly.
She graduated cum laude with a BA General degree from UNISA in 2013, majoring in Psychology and Linguistics. Beyond her professional work, Githa is passionate about creativity – she is an avid writer who published her first young adult book in 2016, as well as a painter and designer who enjoys exploring new ways to express her ideas.
Sanette Jonker
Deceased Estates Administrator
Sanette is a highly organised and detail-driven professional with extensive experience in finance, administration, and client service. She is actively involved in the administration of deceased estates, ensuring that each matter is handled with accuracy, efficiency, and the highest level of care.
With a solid background in bookkeeping, accounting systems, and financial management, Sanette brings a strong understanding of financial processes to estate administration. Her experience includes working with complex accounts, managing cashflows, and implementing structured systems across a range of industries.
Sanette has held senior management and operational roles, where she developed exceptional project management, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Her ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and meet deadlines ensures that estates are administered in a structured and seamless manner.
She brings a practical mindset and strong work ethic to everything she does, with a focus on delivering results while maintaining a high standard of service. Known for her reliability and professionalism, Sanette is passionate about creating streamlined systems, building strong working relationships, and providing thoughtful, dependable support to clients during what is often a difficult time.
Outside of her professional role, Sanette has a deep passion for nature conservation and wildlife photography, often spending time in the bush where she feels most at home. She finds a sense of peace and fulfilment in nature and has developed a particular interest in tracking, trailing, and guided trails.
