The Gauteng Branch team is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the SmartStart programme in the Gauteng province.
Naomi Koatla
Gauteng Branch Manager
I am passionate about positive change. Through SmartStart, we are setting the platform for children to build a foundation for a better tomorrow.
Jo-Anne Nero
Administration Officer
I saw the opportunity as a way to contribute my skills to an organisation that allows their employees to grow as well as people on the field (franchisees). Smartstart’s goal is to create an opportunity for every child through education at a low cost and at the same time also decrease employment and provide training at no cost.
Mando Sono
Administration Officer
Is the change they are bringing to our country. There is nothing more rewarding than enabling a child to explore, see and learn for himself/herself at a very young age which is what SmartStart is doing. I believe SmartStart is the right platform for me as I have so much love for children.
Anna Mochichila
Braamfischerville, Cosmo City, Dieploot
I joined SmartStart because we share the same activist spirit: Making quality and affordable learning accessible to all children!
Poppy Ndlovu
Doornkop, Tshepisong, Lufhereng, Leratong & Braamfisherville
I always had passion of educating young ones, working for SmartStart fulfilled all my dreams. It has helped me to share my knowledge, my experience of educating franchisees to prepare young ones for the future and to also assist them growing their businesses.
Karabo Shakes Masike
Ekurhuleni
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Thandokuhle Tshabalala
Emfuleni
My calling is to help children become the best versions of themselves. One day at a time, through SmartStart every child will be given the power to succeed. This is why I love working at SmartStart.
Malekhotla Khonkhe
Ennerdale, Lenasia, Thembelihle
My passion was and is always working with young children, helping each child to reach their full potential and to develop them holistically. So empowering communities especially vulnerable women and children fulfill my dreams by being a SmartStart family.
Nokulunga Mashaba
Ivory Park & Tembisa
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Lindi Magoro
Ivory Park, Alexandra, Ebony Park, Klipfontein, Kaalfontein, Bramely View
My purpose is to shape the future of young children. Being able to see children learning new things and watching the twinkle in their eyes when they understand and seeing how proud they look make me smile.
Khanyisa Tshatani
Lesedi & Emfuleni
As I bring light just like my name, bridging a gap for all of our future leaders to receive quality early learning where-ever they are, and passionately so!
Nonhlanhla Magubane
Midvaal & Orange Farm
I was born on human rights day, which is why I passionately advocate for the protection & promotion of human rights. SmartStart affords me the platform to do so.
Amanda Mapolisa
Orange Farm
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Thandeka Dlamini-Ngidi
Soweto
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Innocentia Mathebula-Nebe
Westbury, Riverlea
I have worked with communities & children before, but SmartStart has given me the opportunity to continue doing so in an empowering & developmental way that is not creating dependence.
Zinhle Mzamani
Community Activator
From working in community and adult development, I was convinced there had to be another way to maximize on social impact. SmartStart was exactly that as it was an opportunity to start them young by providing quality early learning.
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