Business Talk – Jonathan Hurvitz explains why Teljoy is South Africa’s best-kept secret

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Teljoy CEO Jonathan Hurvitz explains how Teljoy has become a beloved South African brand.

Hurvitz has been Teljoy’s CEO since 2019 and has worked at the company for over a decade.

Before joining Teljoy, he worked as the Group Financial Manager for HCS Home and Catering Suppliers for over a year, and as the Financial Manager for Denny Mushrooms for over four years.

By serving in these positions, Hurvitz became extremely experienced in fields such as management accounting, auditing, variance analysis, financial analysis, and finance.

His financial experience and skillset are supported by an Honours degree in Accounting Sciences from the University of South Africa.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Hurvitz explains the story behind the founding of Teljoy and what the business does today.

He discusses Teljoy’s rent-to-own model and how it differentiates the company from its competitors.

Hurvitz then offers his thoughts on South Africans’ grasp on the long-term impact of traditional credit commitments.

He also discusses how Teljoy can offer competitive pricing, despite current economic conditions.

Hurvitz concludes the interview by unpacking how Teljoy has adapted its business strategy for e-commerce and the innovations on the company’s horizon.

Watch the full interview with Jonathan Hurvitz below.