Discover our heritage, mission and Two Mountains a member of the Old Mutual Group and see how our team and community initiatives help us bring care and dignity to every family we serve.
Founded in 1999, Two Mountains began as a unique entrepreneurial company manufacturing coffins, driven not just by profit, but by a heartfelt commitment to serve South African communities through value and dignified funeral services. From these humble beginnings in Phalaborwa, the company grew by identifying new ways to serve families, becoming a trusted name across South Africa.
OUR MISSION
To be the trusted funeral service provider and insurer – rooted in community, driven by resilience, and delivering simple, affordable value for all.
Today, we proudly operate from over 90 locations across five provinces – Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
With our new micro-insurance license, acquired in 2021, Two Mountains can now offer families even more ways to receive support, care and peace of mind.
In 2023, Two Mountains proudly became a member of the Old Mutual group, strengthening our ability to honour the promise at the heart of everything we do: how our family serves yours when it matters most. This new chapter combines our local expertise and community focus with the financial reliability of a group trusted by millions of South Africans.
With Old Mutual behind us, we can guarantee a level of service excellence, transparency and support that turns our promises into reality, every step of the way.
UBUNTU
Kindness and humility are at the heart of what we do – “umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” to us simply means “Our Family Serving Yours”.
EMPATHY
We understand the needs of the families and communities we serve, putting ourselves in their shoes.
Commitment
We are committed to keeping our promises to all our stakeholders.
Respect
We have an inclusive and collaborative way of work rooted in demonstrating a deep respect for all.
Integrity
We are passionate about always doing the right thing for our customers, communities and employees.
With over 800 dedicated employees across South Africa, our team is at the heart of everything we do.
Our team plays a vital role in ensuring that every family we serve experiences dignity, compassion and the highest standard of funeral care.
Our executive team combines deep industry expertise with a shared commitment to serving families and communities with dignity and care.
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed: June 2025
Sheldon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Two Mountains Group. He brings deep experience in the financial services industry, having held various technical and senior leadership roles at Old Mutual and Two Mountains. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Two Mountains. Sheldon is a qualified actuary and holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town. He serves as an executive director across all Two Mountains entities.
Executive: Burial Services
Appointed: December 2023
Maggie leads the Burial Services business at Two Mountains, overseeing the delivery of funeral services across South Africa that consistently meet our customers’ needs. She brings broad experience across the manufacturing, energy, insurance, and financial services sectors, having held senior roles at Tongaat Starch, SAB, SGB-Smit Power Matla, and within the financial services industry. Prior to being appointed as Executive: Burial Services, Maggie headed up Two Mountains Financial Services since June 2019. She also serves as an Executive Director on the TMBS Board.
Executive: Information and Technology
Appointed: April 2025
Sahann is responsible for overseeing Information Technology, Data Management and Enabling Solutions at Two Mountains including our Premium Collection and Client Retention Strategy. He has over 15 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industries. Prior to joining Two Mountains, he served as Head of Data at Mobalyz and held senior roles at MiWay. His expertise lies in driving digital transformation, customer retention, and data-driven decision-making.
Executive: Risk and Compliance
Appointed: August 2025
Mpho leads the Legal, Regulatory Risk, and Compliance functions at Two Mountains. She brings over 15 years of experience in financial services, including regulatory roles and more than a decade at Old Mutual. She is known for translating complex legal requirements into practical business solutions and for her strong focus on market conduct and ethical governance. Mpho’s leadership is collaborative, with an emphasis on building resilient compliance frameworks that support long-term business objectives.
Executive: Human Capital
Appointed: May 2024
Innocentia is responsible for leading the Human Capital strategy at Two Mountains, focusing on building an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with the business’s long-term objectives. She brings broad experience across the financial services sector, including banking, insurance, and taxation. Innocentia holds a BA Social Science from the University of the Western Cape, an Advanced HR Management qualification from UNISA, and has completed the Strategic Leadership for Women programme at GIBS. Prior to joining Two Mountains, she held various strategic HR leadership roles in the financial services sector.
From the very beginning, Two Mountains has been more than a funeral service provider. We are a community-based company.
By creating jobs, we help build stronger, more resilient communities. Our deep commitment to the places we serve is reflected in the way we train, empower and grow alongside our teams.
If you share our dedication to compassion and excellence, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Join a team where your work makes a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Learn more about careersFind out moreAt Two Mountains, Our Family Serving Yours means more than caring for our clients it means standing alongside the communities we call home.
Two Mountains recently engaged the community of Malamulele. The engagement included meaningful discussions with the local Chief, Indunas, cabinet members, and graveyard controllers on their concerns and offering guidance on our Two Mountains packages.
Two Mountains recently engaged the community of Chavani and looked to assist not just those that are there but those that chose it as a final resting place. We had a meaningful engagement day with the Chief/Induna, cabinet members, and community members, discussing their concerns and offering guidance on our flexible packages.
On the 26th of May 2024, Two Mountains proudly visited the Kgapane Tribal Authority to engage in a meaningful Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative. This visit was marked by the donation of essential items to support the local community, including cemetery signage for Medigen Cemetery, working tools, and jackets.
This September Two Mountains has been visiting cemeteries around the communities we serve to assist in clean up efforts of the graveyards. Through the Two Mountains Cares initiative branches of the company have identified the needs of the cemetery and engaged members of the community to find out what we can do to give dignity to each and every funeral service. Our program and theme for the month of September is going back to our roots as a quality funeral service provider. We have thus far completed the donation of tools to workers and signboards to: Malomanye, Kgapane, Medingen, Marubane, Happy Dam, Jerusalem and many more cemeteries around the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. With the support of traditional councils and community leaders we are able to make a difference. In the coming weeks we will be completing our journey through Limpopo, going back KZN and Eastern Cape to support the community and give all our past loved ones a dignified resting place.
Two Mountains spread joy past Mandela Day this year by supporting worthy initiatives during the month of August in different parts of the country. This Women’s month Two Mountains took the time to celebrate the crowning of Miss South Africa 2022 by joining her homecoming celebration in the Village of Gavaza and contributed to the Umlalazi War Room Women Cooperative. These are some of the charitable acts Two Mountains has contributed to for the month of August.