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The JumpStart Team

The JumpStart team is a passionate group of people from all races and backgrounds, dedicated to changing lives in South Africa.

Board of Trustees

Diane Buntting

Jacqui Greeff

Chairperson

Jacqui is a marketing, strategy and market insights professional with over 30 years of working experience across a range of industries including media, finance, consumer goods and education.

Diane Buntting

Stephen Mahony

CEO, Executive Trustee

Stephen has extensive experience in business, social entrepreneurship, software engineering, and skills development since 1991. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to driving innovation and impact and has a strong passion for youth development and preparing young people for the digital economy.

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Diane Buntting

Themba Gamedze

Trustee

Themba is an actuary by profession who has served on the boards of blue chip companies and as the specialist investment trustee for the Government Employees Pension Fund appointed by the Minister of Finance.

Diane Buntting

Amber Mahony

Trustee

Amber is a registered counselling psychologist in private practice and a neurodiversity consultant for The Neuro-Inclusion Advantage.

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Diane Buntting

Edgar Maistry

Trustee

Edgar is a successful entrepreneur with extensive professional experience across the ICT and financial sectors since 1991. He has built a strong track record over the years, driving innovation and growth in both industries

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Diane Buntting

Diane Buntting

Trustee

Diane is a mathematics teacher and academic researcher who has worked for more than 30 years at the Gauteng Department of Education.

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Our Executive Team

Stephen Mahony

CEO, Executive Trustee

Stephen has 25 years of professional experience across various disciplines of business, social entrepreneurship, software engineering and skills development.

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Leizel Francis

People Development Manager

Leizel brings over 25 years of experience in education, media, human rights, and social justice, with expertise in programme management, strategy, and training. She has led impactful, large-scale youth and development initiatives, excelling in driving organisational improvement and strategic partnerships.

Lukesh Sookoo

Senior Finance and Shared Services Manager

Sookoo is a Professional Accountant (SA) with over 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, and operations, especially within the education sector. He thrives in multicultural teams, enjoys mentoring, and is committed to creating a positive impact through solving global challenges.

Lufuno Muthubi-Mthethwa

Executive Director

Experienced Executive with +17 years of expertise in Marketing Communication and Nonprofit Management, specialising in strategic operations, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale programme implementation. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people in underserved communities.

Our Team

Finance & Asset Management Team

Maggie Khoarai, Thabo Kgobe, Callen Hodgskiss, Ditiro Madiseng, Betty Oliphant

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M&E Team

Stephen Mahony, Nobantu Mshumpela, Benzani Mthombeni

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Programmes Team

Maropeng Ramatjana, Nomathemba Nocanda, Dineo Mawila, Ramadimeja Makgeru, Zintle Makumsha, Benzani Mthombeni, Nomta Ntola, Maria Makhaya, Nobantu Mshumpela, Lufuno Muthubi-Mthethwa

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Youth Development Team

Butsha Ngani, Leizel Francis

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