Robert
The big boss and OG trad dad
Chief Executive Officer
Cally
Head cheerleader, fire marshal and catalyst of new things
Chief Operating Officer
Storm
Manager of customer psych, entertainment and general well being
Marketing Manager
Tyler
Head of ensuring we sell all things new and shiny to our customers (and staff). Jack of all trades
Shop Sales Manager
Sophia
Head of number crunching and making sure we do all the business things
Accounts Manager
Ruth
Head of IT, cookies and design
Accounts Administrator
Roald
Members life coach in finances and how to stick to a contract
Membership Manager
Andre
Head of shop number crunching and ensuring we have new toys
Imports Manager
Emily
Our resident word smith and rock rally fairy
Content and Community Manager
Paula
Self taught video wizard and in charge of making things pretty
Graphic Designer
Keanan
Assistant to makings things pretty
Junior Graphic Designer
Chevaan
In charge of team psych, epic routes and customer happiness
Gym Director
Tarryn
Mom to the front desk team, master decorator and accounts assistant
Gym Manager
Michael
New gear facilitator and the friendliest face in Cape Town
Shop Manager
Dominic
Head of IT, master shopper and CityROCK bouncer
IT Manager and Gym Assistant
Nicholas
Sales king and Merchandising maniac
Shop Assistant
Patrick
Warehouse and stock guru
Shop Assistant
Victor
Chief Power Plugs & Patches Officer
Maintenance Manager
Jemma
The Jem of the store that’s strangely obsessed with long walks on the beach
Shift Manager/Shop Assistant
Plastic Princes
Raymond
Head Route Setter
Tristan
Route Setter
David
Route Setter
Grant
Route Setter
Shift Managers
Luke
Shift Manager
Cameron
Shift Manager
Sebastian
Shift Manager
Michael
AKA Baby Mike. Shop guru and all round ACTIVE-ist.
Shift Manager/Shop Assistant
Head Honchos
Kirsty
First Impressions and Conversation Architect
AKA Gym manager
Murray
Executive Gear Sherpa
AKA Shop Manager
Sabelo
Chief Power Plugs & Patches Officer
AKA Maintenance Manager
Mitchell
Drill sergeant and herder of helpless people
AKA Assistant Gym Manager
Vibe Managers
Eliza
AKA Gym Supervisor
Leyla
Gear Wizard
AKA Shop Assistant
Chief bumper watchers
Mavuma
Grip inspector
AKA Mandilakhe
Pabalelo
AKA Car Guard
Taolo
AKA Car Guard
Nick
AKA Car Guard
(and the disciples)
KP
Head Unicorn Wrangler
AKA Kaptain Payne,
AKA Head Route Setter
Chrisboi
Awe Machine
AKA Route Setter
David
Artificial rock artist
AKA Wors
AKA Route Setter
Josh
Vertical wall Dancer
AKA Lankbank
AKA Route Setter
Shifty people
Thomas
Shift Manager
Tristan
Shift Manager
Chloe
Shift Manager
Jeff
Shift Manager
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
Kirsty
First Impressions specialist and proud dog mom (and human mom)
Gym Manager
Murray
Executive Gear Sherpa and lover of shorts
Shop Manager
Sabelo
Chief Power Plugs & Patches Officer, also the strongest climber in the gym
Maintenance Manager
Angie
Retired pro climber and baking lover
Assistant Gym Manager
Eliza
Front desk mom
Front Desk Manager
Leyla
Gear Wizard. SARZA queen. Do not confuse it with MSAR!
Shop Assistant
Security Team
Mavuma
Chief grip washer, plumber and heavy lifter
Grounds Managers & Car guard
Taolo
Car organiser extraordinaire
Car guard
Nicholas
Mischief maker and master welcomer
Car guard
Pabalelo
King of smiles
Car guard
Plastic Princes
KP
Head Unicorn Wrangler AKA Kaptain Payne
Head Route Setter
Christoff
AWE Machine, AKA Willem, AKA Chrisbooi
Route Setter
David
Vertical Grip Artist, AKA Wors
Route Setter
Shift Managers
Thomas
Team psych builder. Upgraded from tree climbing to rock climbing. Lover of all types of climbing
Shift Manager
Ethan
Climbing and route setting enthusiast AKA Top Deck
Shift Manager
Jeff
Mr CityROCK for the 5th year running
Shift Manager
Gillian
Gear Wizard AKA Panic Mechanic
Shift Manager
Frontline Warriors
Chloe
Creative soul and outdoor enthusiast.
Shift Manager & Café FOH
Tanielle
Insta story and reel guru.
Café Front of House
Kitchen Angels
Mapindi
Head Cook
Dineo
All about simplicity and positive vibes.
Kitchen Cook
Ofentse
Dynamite comes in small packages!
Kitchen Cook
Zinhle
Part-time Kitchen Cook
Kirsty
First Impressions specialist and proud dog mom (and human mom)
Gym Manager
Murray
Executive Gear Sherpa and lover of shorts
Shop Manager
Sabelo
Chief Power Plugs & Patches Officer, also the strongest climber in the gym
Maintenance Manager
Angie
Retired pro climber and baking lover
Assistant Gym Manager
Eliza
Front desk mom
Front Desk Manager
Leyla
Gear Wizard. SARZA queen. Do not confuse it with MSAR!
Shop Assistant
Security Team
Mavuma
Chief grip washer, plumber and heavy lifter
Grounds Managers & Car guard
Taolo
Car organiser extraordinaire
Car guard
Nicholas
Mischief maker and master welcomer
Car guard
Pabalelo
King of smiles
Car guard
Plastic Princes
KP
Head Unicorn Wrangler AKA Kaptain Payne
Head Route Setter
Christoff
AWE Machine, AKA Willem, AKA Chrisbooi
Route Setter
David
Vertical Grip Artist, AKA Wors
Route Setter
Josh
Grip Magician, AKA LankBank
Route Setter
Shift Managers
Thomas
Team psych builder. Upgraded from tree climbing to rock climbing. Lover of all types of climbing
Shift Manager
Chloe
Chief Chalk Artist. Creative soul and outdoor enthusiast
Shift Manager
Jeff
Mr CityROCK for the 5th year running
Shift Manager
Tristan
Gear Wizard and hospitality guru
Shift Manager
Dirk
Trad dad in the making and in charge of PTA psych and community
Gym Manager
Michael
Long time mountain man, gear guru and can fix almost everything
Shop Manager
Tharanya
Sports enthusiast, birthday party kid wrangler and herder of cats
Assistant Gym Manager
Rochelle
Front desk guru, gym rat and lover of gear
Gym Assistant
Innocent
Keeps the lights on...literally
Maintenance Manager
Pierre
Gear guru
Shop Assistant
Plastic Princes & Princesses
Mitchell
Head Route Setter
Elmer
Has a rock climbing problem
Route setter
Daleen
Out climbs the boys
Route setter
Cafe team
Cassidy
Feeding the climbing nation
Cafe Manager
Doreen
Head Chef
Shift Managers
Dean
Shift Manager
Jayme
Shift Manager
Ethan
Shift Manager
Kamlika
Shift Manager
Sean
Shift Manager
Robert is the majority shareholder and a passionate trad climber. He’s been a key player in CityROCK’s growth, ensuring it remains a stronghold for climbers in SA. When he’s not managing business decisions, he’s out placing gear and debating climbing ethics.
Charles Edelsten (a.k.a Snort) – Badass Climber & Bolting Machine: Snort is one of SA’s most well-known trad climbers. He’s also put up countless routes, ensuring climbers have solid, well-bolted lines to send. He’s known for his direct approach, both on and off the rock.
Trish Breyer – Leading Lady: Trish established MMO and the CityROCK gear shops, making sure climbers across SA have access to the best gear and advice. She is also married to Robert and leads most of the pitches ;-)
Mike Behr – The Gym Builder & Crag Creator: Mike is the guy who literally built CityROCK—not just once, but again and again. He’s also responsible for bolting some of SA’s finest climbing areas, including and owning Tranquilitas, one of our most beloved climbing spots. If you’ve clipped into a perfectly placed bolt at a dreamy crag, there’s a good chance you have Mike to thank.
Cally Bishop – The Hardest Worker in the Room: Cally is the heartbeat of CityROCK—working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Whether it’s managing operations, motivating staff, or just bringing pure stoke to the gym, she’s always giving it 110%. Her love for CityROCK is infectious, and her hard work is what keeps the place pumping day in and day out.
The people that started, funded and made CityROCK a reality:
(from left to right)
Mike and Ruth Behr have been a key member in the development of crags in SA, having bolted and opened routes for the last 40 years. Mike runs Wild Exposure and originally came on as a builder for CityROCK and later owner when he built JHB. Mike and Ruth are based in Pretoria, if they are not on their Mountain Bikes they are climbing at their farm Tranquilitas in Boven.
Robert Breyer grew up in Johannesburg and became involved in the climbing gym business while living in San Francisco. Robert is a true trad dad and loves crack climbing. He is based in CT and always game to show new CityROCKers the ropes (if you can keep up with him). He is the managing owner of CityROCK (the big boss) so be sure to give him a belay when he comes to visit.
Trish Breyer grew up in Cape Town and came to CityROCK via the merger of the CityROCK and Mountain Mail Order in 2012. Trish is an active climber and a badass slaydie. Her head game on Trad is solid and often leads pitches Robert is scared to...sshhh don't tell him we shared this ;)
Margaret and Charles Edelstein, a.k.a. Snort, have been a fixture of the South African climbing scene for over 40 years. Originally from Johannesburg, Charles used to call the Magaliesberg Kloof his hunting ground. Charles is an orthopedic surgeon on rest days and the king of Yellow Wood (Cape Town), having opened many of the big wall climbs.
Staff awarded shares:
Cally Bishop started as a CityROCKer in 2015 with the final setup and opening of JHB which soon became her home. Cally has moved up the ranks over the years and has been the key driver behind many of the events, operations and systems in place. Cally was awarded shares for her continued drive to grow and improve CityROCK in every aspect and the latest addition; for the project management and opening of PTA.
Cally is an adventure enthusiast and can be found either climbing, hiking, or mountain biking when she is not bouncing around the branches.
Tarryn Maclean is the OG CityROCKer starting in 2004 when CityROCK Obz was just a baby. Tarryn has been instrumental in the growth of CityROCK over the years and mom to many of our team (and some customers). Tarryn was awarded shares for her long dedicated service to the company as a key manager in the Cape Town branch.
Tarryn not only climbs rocks but also collects them and will happily share a crystal from her collection to help boost your mood.
