An impactful way to make a difference every day is with value-based people who truly share the vision of our organisation. Our team powers our mission and vision in several remarkable ways. We are able to offer comprehensive support to address any barrier to success for our scholars through the collective effort of our multi-disciplinary Scholar Support Unit. Furthermore, we offer administrative support, medical and psychological support as well as personal development opportunities. We couldn’t accomplish much of what we have without our team’s dedication, hard work and talent.

Meet the team and learn more about the people behind our organisation.

Management

Francois Pienaar
Francois Pienaar
Founder, Executive Chairman
Vuyisile Sibiya
Manager: Scholar Support Unit
Karien Winter
Global Head: Fund Development and Strategic Partnerships

Finance & Operations

Renee Scholtz
Accountant
Olebogeng Marumola
Finance & Administration Officer
Siphokuhle Botha
Administration & Operations

Fund Development

Madeleine Beyers
Senior Coordinator: Events

Scholar Support Unit

Nthabiseng Chiloane Scholar Coordinator: Navigate Programme (Career Support) HPCSA PMT0098477
Wakhile Zimu
Scholar Coordinator: Launch Programme
SA Council for Educators: 12495957
Bianca Lawrence
Scholar Coordinator
Registered Counsellor: PRC0033839
Katlego Sibitiela
Scholar Coordinator
SACSSP 1054097
Laverne Konstabel
Scholar Coordinator
Mihlali Banzana
Scholar Coordinator
Milisa Kom
Scholar Coordinator
Sisanda Mrwetyana
Scholar Coordinator
Precious Cele
Junior Scholar Coordinator: Learning Academy
Felicia Sibambo
Junior Scholar Coordinator