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

BA Honours in Psychology Post Graduate Certificate in Education
SA Council for Educators:
12662788
Karien Winter
Global Head: Strategic Partnerships and Fund Development

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)

Registered Psychometrist:
HPCSA PMT0098477
Wakhile Zimu
Scholar Coordinator: Learning Academy & Launch Programme
BSocSci in Psychology and Sociology. Post Graduate Certificate in Education.

SA Council for Educators:
12495957
Bianca Lawrence
Scholar Coordinator:
IT Support

Registered Counsellor: PRC0033839
Katlego Sibitiela
Scholar Coordinator

Social Worker:
SACSSP 1054097
Laverne Konstabel
Scholar Coordinator

Social Worker:
SACSSP 1052650

Mihlali Banzana
Scholar Coordinator:
Leadership Development Programme

Social Worker:
SACSSP 1050574
Milisa Kom
Scholar Coordinator

Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours
Sisanda Mrwetyana
Scholar Coordinator

B Psychology Honours
Precious Cele
Junior Scholar Coordinator: Learning Academy

BSc Hons in Forensic Genetics
Felicia Sibambo
Junior Scholar Coordinator

B. Psychology Honours
Nokwanda Khumalo
Junior Scholar Coordinator

SA Council for Educators: 12623884