While he has overseen some of the biggest talents in the local game, Jazzman Mahlakgane remains an integral figure in the football fraternity as one of the finest player representatives around.
Teko Modise, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Happy Jele, Ayanda Dlamini – these are just some of the players on the endless list that has been managed by Mahlakgane and his Professionalz team.
With over 23 years' experience in the game, having started out in the year 2000, Mahlakgane has carved a niche for himself in the game.
In his stable is a number of high-profile clients turning out for some of the biggest clubs in South Africa in Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
It is not only on the field where Mahlakgane takes care of his clients either.
The likes of Modise and Tshabalala enjoy a host of endorsement deals to their names thanks to the hard work of Mahlakgane and his team.
According to his Professionalz website, Mahlakgane is a "highly sought-after communications and marketing specialist with a vast experience in the entertainment, sports and hospitality sectors. His pinpoint vision was to create a South African sports marketing and player management agency with a solid reputation, global appeal and corporate clout,"
It is not just retired players in his stable either.
The likes of Themba Zwane, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Bruce Bvuma, Kabelo Dlamini are flying the Porfessionalz flag high for both club and country.
Mahlakgane and his team also oversee a number of off the field initiatives and tournaments like the Nike Under-14 tournament and McDonald's Under-14 School's League amongst others.
