Freddie joined the Raubex group as non-executive director and shareholder in 2004 through the Raubex empowerment transaction concluded with Kenworth. Freddie is widely regarded as a versatile and talented businessman in Bloemfontein, with interests in low-cost housing developments, retail developments and construction. On 8 September 2017, Freddie succeeded Koos Raubenheimer as chairman of the board of Raubex.