T
The Daily Insight

Markus Jooste Net Worth, Age, Birthday, Wikipedia, Who, Nationality, Biography

Author

Olivia House

Published Jan 14, 2026

Markus Jooste is a notable South African finance manager and previous CEO of Steinhoff International. In 2016, Jooste was perhaps the most affluent individual in South Africa. He began to work effectively from his young age; when he was in his 20s, Markus was chosen as monetary overseer of a freely recorded organization.

In 2000, Markus turned into the CEO of Steinhoff International. What’s more, before that, he was filling in as a non chief. Steinhoff International retail holding organization that arrangements for the most part in furnishings and family merchandise.

He entered the pony dashing industry and turned into the second most unmistakable pony hustling financial backer in Africa. Indeed, Markus Jooste is as of now wedded to his significant other, Ingrid Jooste. They have been supporting each other for quite a while.

Born

Markus Johannes Jooste

January 22, 1961 (age 60)

Pretoria

NationalitySouth African
EducationAfrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies)
Alma materStellenbosch University, University of Cape Town
OccupationBusinessman
Net worthUS$400 million (November 2015)
TitleFormer CEO, Steinhoff International
Spouse(s)Ingrid Jooste
Children3

Also, along with his better half, Markus shares three kids, two girls and a child. Markus dwells in Stellenbosch with his family and spouse. Concerning age, Markus Jooste is 60 years of age.

He was born in Pretoria on January 22, 1961, as Markus Johannes Jooste. What’s more, Jooste got a BAcc degree from Stellenbosch University in 1982. Moving onto his own life, Markus Jooste has not shared anything about his relatives freely.

After some examination, we realized that his dad was a mailman and a sharp pony race punter. Further news with respect to his folks and family is obscure to us. The total assets of Markus Jooste stays under survey.

Be that as it may, he more likely than not added an enormous fortune in his possession as a fruitful financial specialist. His total assets in 2011 was $260 million, yet in 2015, it rose to $400 million, getting probably the most extravagant individual in South Africa.