FUNDING PROPOSAL

A mission of Pinelands Methodist Church

Zanokhanyo:
A Project of Phambili ngeThemba
NPO 055644 | PBO 930027366
www.phambilingethemba.org.za
www.zanokhanyo.co.za

Contact:
Tim Black
Phone: 082 494 9932
Fax: 086 617 6302
Email: tim@phambilingethemba.org.za

Postal Address:
2 Union Avenue
Pinelands
7405
Cape Town
South Africa

Banking Details:
Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Mowbray - 49 Main Road, Mowbray, 7700
Branch Code: 200309
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJA948
Account Name: MCSA Phambili nge Themba
Account Number: 62055045027

CONTENTS PAGE
Executive Summary

Introduction

Research Conducted

The Zanokhanyo Offer

Measures of Success (January 2010 December 2011)

How Can You Partner With Us?

Medium-Term Budget

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Endorsements

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Zanokhanyo Team Biographies

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The Governing Board of Phambili ngeThemba

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Zanokhanyo Monthly Updates

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Zanokhanyo in the News

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Zanokhanyo, a project of Cape Town based NGO Phambili ngeThemba, was launched in
2008 in response to South Africas growing unemployment rate. Our vision is to see local
community members develop the confidence, motivation and skills to successfully find and retain
employment while receiving the vital support that is essential for the often daunting and
discouraging process of finding work.
A three-week holistic Job Readiness Training Course introduces candidates to job hunting and
identifies skills for successfully remaining in employment. The curriculum focuses on training and
development that is based on market research conducted prior to launching the project. The
training is thorough and demanding, requiring trainees to attend every session in a timely
manner, thereby mirroring attendance requirements in an employment setting. It also helps
trainees look at themselves holistically and deal with previous failures in engaging with the
labour market.
The Job Readiness Course has proven to be highly beneficial and enjoyable to graduates while
building confidence and hope. Of those who were graduated from the course in 2010 and
2011, 95 have found work since attending the course with 41 of the 80 working at the end of
2011 from this group having obtained employment through their own efforts, which is quite
significant.
Course graduates have access to Zanokhanyos Employment Resource Centre which was
created to grant work seekers access to job hunting resources like newspapers, fax machines,
internet facilities, telephone etc. In-house computer training and assistance ensures that even
those who have never used a computer before are able to perform employment searches
effectively. The Resource Centre has been used to distribute over 4900 CVs between March
2010 and December 2011, resulting in employment for 22 people. Six graduates have opted
to further their studies at tertiary institutions.
Also critical to Zanokhanyos offering is its Employment Intermediation role. Business Partners
are sought to make employment opportunities available to our graduates. Despite the fact that
no one on staff can currently dedicate much time to this, 14 of our recent graduates are
currently working in companies through Zanokhanyos partnership programme.
Finally, the Personal Development section, which we plan to officially launch in the near future,
will be directed at forming Employment Support Groups for those who have successfully
completed our training programme. These groups will be designed to assist graduates in
supporting each other emotionally and spiritually while engaging the challenges of both
unemployment and employment. They become each others champion as they mutually
encourage each other to reach ones potential.

The success of the Zanokhanyo Model is shown in our headline employment results focusing on
graduates between January 2010 and December 2011, as of the end of 2011.
TOTAL GRADUATES
TOTAL EMPLOYED
TOTAL THAT HAVE WORKED SINCE COURSE
TOTAL EMPLOYED FULL-TIME
ESTIMATED DAYS WORKED PER YEAR
ACTUAL ANNUAL WAGES EARNED

184
80
95
70
21 060
R2 431 798

17 courses
46% of contactable graduates
55% of contactable graduates
88% of those employed
Assumes person works for a full year
Assumes wage of R2500 per month

We wish to grow Zanokhanyos impact by fully developing and equipping each section of the
project, thereafter opening an opportunity to replicate the model in different communities. In
this way, Zanokhanyo helps not only those searching for work but also assists the local business
community in finding and retaining solid employees, thereby improving our local and national
economies.

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INTRODUCTION
Unemployment has been identified by Government as a national priority. In a Business Report
article dated 21 February 2012, youth unemployment is regarded as a ticking bomb with
over half of 18-25 year olds unemployed. For many South Africans who have struggled to find
or even retain jobs during our previous phase of fairly robust economic growth, the hope of
gaining employment now and into the future is quickly diminishing.
The Centre for Development and Enterprises July 2008 report titled South Africas Door
Knockers states that:
If we are to have a real impact on unemployment, there should be a range of interventions
that focus on improving the way in which the labour market works (flexibility), expanding
the rate at which appropriate job opportunities are created (demand side) and on helping
the unemployed become more effective labour market participants (supply side).
The problem is serious, and solutions are urgently required. Thus interventions that are likely
to have immediate short-term impact should be pursued.
Phambili ngeThemba, has taken up the challenge and initiated a project that not only trains
the unemployed but seeks to empower them to take responsibility for their livelihood. Phambili
ngeThemba was established in 2000 by the Pinelands Methodist Church. Church members were
moved to action when a series of shack fires consumed scores of homes in nearby Langa and
left many residents homeless and destitute. As the church members stepped in to meet the
emergency needs, they were confronted by the overwhelming poverty and hopelessness of
these nearby neighbours. Church members became community activists, undertaking projects
that included active support for the only primary school in the Joe Slovo informal settlement of
Langa, an orphan support programme and a sewing training course. This early work involved
many church members in different facets of the project.
But one of Phambili ngeThembas core initiatives has been the development of a Job Readiness
and Employment Intermediation programme called Zanokhanyo (Bringing Light). Concern for
neighbours prompted the Pinelands church to strategic action that would make a real
difference and not just feel good. Zanokhanyo, which is the focus of this proposal, was
established in 2008 as a substantive and necessary response to the growing unemployment
rate in South Africa.

RESEARCH CONDUCTED
Prior to the launch of the Zanokhanyo Job Readiness programme, intensive research was carried out in
association with Learn to Earn, a Cape Town based NGO focused on holistic development, with the
following objectives:
1. To determine the business climate in and around Langa (Epping, Ndabeni, Maitland, Klipfontein
corridor, etc.) and the Langa community landscape as a whole.
2. To plot the institutional landscape of the research area (Langa and its surrounding suburbs) and
identify places of social influence through Global Positioning System institutional mapping.
3. To gain insight into staff entrance requirements and desired employee characteristics through indepth interviews conducted with sample business managers/owners in our target communities.
4. To identify potential market gaps and staffing demands.
5. To evaluate the social development needs and assets of the Langa community through
residential focus groups.
The results of this research formed the basis upon which the Zanokhanyo training curriculum was
developed.

THE ZANOKHANYO OFFER

Zanokhanyo aims to encourage communities of financially self-supporting individuals able to:
Take responsibility for their livelihood and development
Support themselves and their families
Re-discover their sense of worth and significance
Our programme has several objectives:
1. Build confidence in unemployed persons through holistic job readiness training that aims
to ignite a sense of dignity and hope
2. Provide tools by teaching practical skills to find and retain employment
3. Provide information and telecommunication resources for graduates to enable them
to access employment opportunities on their own
4. Open up job opportunities for graduates through business partnership networks
5. Guide unemployed persons through mentoring relationships to ensure a smooth transition
into employment and long-term working relationships.
The Zanokhanyo programme is currently divided into the following sections:
1. A three-week holistic Job Readiness Training Course
2. Computer training to enable graduates to use the Resource Centre

3. The Resource Centre which gives graduates the facilities for employment searches and
to apply for work
4. Business Partnership opportunities to create relationships with businesses with the
focused aim of recommending our graduates for work opportunities
5. We are currently creating the fifth section Personal Development
1. THE JOB READINESS COURSE
The Zanokhanyo course focuses on training, equipping and developing unemployed persons in
various skills so that they may become self-supportive and financially independent. While
implementing our training, we aim to develop our graduates socially, spiritually, and
emotionally.
The training curriculum has been created to address the needs expressed by employers in our
research interviews. The three-week course has a class size of about 14 people and runs from
08h30 until 15h30, welcoming people from all demographics and backgrounds. A nominal fee
of R150 is attached to the course in order to encourage participants to take an active role in
their development.
The course outline is as follows:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7:
Day 8:
Day 9:
Day 10:
Day 11:
Day 12:
Day 13:
Day 14:
Day 15:

Introduction, Who am I? and Family

Emotional Healing
Character
Problem Solving, Customer Service, Punctuality
Human Rights, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS
Personal Finance
Interview Theory, Workplace Ethic, Rights in the Workplace
CVs, Covering Letters
Interview Practical, Phone Calls, Newspapers
Goals and Goal Setting
Introduction to Computers and Typing
The Internet and Searching for Work
Email and Applying for Work
Mentoring & Discipleship
Looking Forward and Graduation

Success:
Our graduates have found the training material to be very beneficial. One such student said:
This course has opened up our minds We have learned a lot in this course - how to
behave especially in the workplace. They have taught us about perseverance You must be
ready to go that extra mile to get that job.

2. COMPUTER TRAINING
To enable graduates to access employment opportunities on the internet, Zanokhanyo has
introduced computer training during the last week of the course lasting for three hours per day.
While this is not a comprehensive course, it serves to break the ice, encourage learning, and
enable graduates to apply for positions.
The computer training covers introductions to:
Hardware and software
Microsoft Word and typing
The Internet and job-seeking
Email and applying for jobs
During training, all participants are encouraged to activate an email address and begin the
process of searching for work using our Resource Centre.
3. RESOURCE CENTRE
The Zanokhanyo Resource Centre offers those who have completed our training access to
newspapers, employment notices, career information, the Internet, and telephone and fax
facilities for the sole purpose of seeking employment.
The Centre is supervised to facilitate those who require assistance with updating CVs, writing
covering letters, printing, making calls, and navigating the internet.
Success:
The majority of Zanokhanyo graduates had never used a computer before entering our course.
Despite this, 22 of these people have managed to find internet-advertised jobs subsequent to
the training, together earning at least R660 000 annually.
4. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Critical to Zanokhanyos offering is its employment intermediation role, where job seekers are
matched with employers. Graduates can learn about available job opportunities and those in
employment can seek advice on challenges experienced at work. Critical success factors for the
Business Partnership section is the management of a graduate database and the development
of strong business networks.
The Business Partnering has a large potential for growth. However, we require at least one
dedicated employee to make strategic, long-term partnerships with companies. The database is
nearly developed and promises to be a useful decision-making tool and can be used for
gathering statistics and potential employee searches.

5. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
As stated earlier, our Job Readiness Training Course and Resource Centre aim to provide
people with the skills and tools to find and retain employment. The newly launched Personal
Development section takes this further and seeks to help both the employed and unemployed
Zanokhanyo graduates to overcome the challenges they face, fulfill their potential and support
each other socially, emotionally and spiritually.
We propose to do this through three focus areas:
1. Encourage each class to form an Employment Support Group
2. Open an Advice Office where people can receive guidance and referrals for various
aspects of their lives e.g., careers, study opportunities
3. Emotional and Spiritual Development
The purpose is to see people empowered to lead their own lives and become the people God
intended them to be. Personal Development will not be a compulsory element of our training
but will be for those who desire to transform their lives and reach their full potential.
We hope that these Employment Support Groups will create strong networks that will
eventually bring change to surrounding communities. Zanokhanyo will provide training, support
and guidance, but each individual or group will be required to take full responsibility for its
growth. They will also be encouraged to be change agents in their communities through
volunteer networks and positive community engagement.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS (JANUARY 2010 DECEMBER 2011)

The following statistics are accurate as of December 2011 and review the period January
2010 to December 2011.
JOB READINESS COURSE
Participants of the course rate each module and the course as a whole out of 5 (1 being very
poor and 5 being excellent). Through this, we keep track of the success of the course and to
identify any problems which participants may have experienced. The ratings show that
Zanokhanyo is achieving the success that it hopes to in all aspects of the course.
ASPECT
ENJOYMENT
LEARNINGS
CONFIDENCE-BUILDING
LIFE-CHANGING
FACILITATORS
RECOMMENDATION

RATING (out of 5)
4.8
4.6
4.5
4.5
4.7
4.8

RESOURCE CENTRE
Graduates that use the Resource Centre are required to sign out at the end of their session,
indicating what they accomplished during their visit. The figures below are for the period
March 2010 to December 2011.

DAYS OPEN
VISITS
NEWSPAPER SEARCH
INTERNET SEARCH
CALLS MADE
CVS FAXED
CVS EMAILED
CVS PRINTED
TOTAL CVS DISTRIBUTED

TOTAL
395
1408
458
1328
258
224
4250
427
4901

PER DAY
3.6
1.2
3.4
0.7
0.6
10.8
1.1

The Resource Centre has been well-used and we anticipate its use to grow as more people
attend the Job Readiness Course. Hindrances to its usage are lack of transport money for
graduates to reach the centre, the occasional overcrowding due to lack of resources, and a lack
of recognition by graduates of its importance during job-seeking. However, those who have
been dedicated to the employment search process are normally successful in finding work.
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EMPLOYMENT IMPACT
The most natural measure of success would be the percentage of graduates that are currently
employed. However, we also have to look at the number of graduates who have found
employment since going through our course. Companies are more inclined to offer short-term
contract employment opportunities on the lower-end of the market. As such, the absolute figures
of Number of Days Worked and Wages Earned are more appropriate measure of success.
Here are Zanokhanyos statistics from January 2010 to December 2011:
WORK STATUS
TOTAL GRADUATES
TOTAL EMPLOYED
TOTAL THAT HAVE WORKED SINCE COURSE
TOTAL CURRENTLY EMPLOYED FULL-TIME
DAYS WORKED
TOTAL PER MONTH
ESTIMATED TOTAL PER YEAR
ESTIMATED WAGES CURRENTLY EARNED
MONTHLY
ANNUALLY
HOW WORK WAS FOUND
OWN INITIATIVE
RESOURCE CENTRE
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

184
80
95
70

17 courses
46% of contactable graduates
55% of contactable graduates
88% of those employed

1754
21060

Assumes person works for a full year

R202 494
R2 431 798

Assumes wage of R2500 per month

Assumes wage of R2500 per month

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55% of those employed

28% of those employed
18% of those employed

Our employment statistics show signs of success in many aspects, with much growth taking place
over the last two years. Since January 2010, 184 graduates have come through 17 courses.
This has been a result of positive word-of-mouth spreading through community networks. At the
end of 2011, 80 of our graduates were working with 88% of them working full-time. Together,
they earn an estimated R2.4 million each year, which is likely to be supporting more than 500
people.
It is clear that each method of finding work has its role to play with the majority of graduates
being able to find work for themselves (using a CV created through Zanokhanyo). We see this
as a sign of hope as people are empowered to find work for themselves.
The Resource Centre has proven to be useful as people learn how to use computers and have
another avenue for finding work. Many of those who have found work through the Centre had
never previously used a computer.
The greatest source of future growth is likely to be our Business Partnering as Zanokhanyo
partners with more businesses that wish to employ our graduates. We expect to see an
additional 20% of our graduates become employed through these business networks.
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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Daily devotionals at the start of each day of training have opened many peoples hearts to the
knowledge of who God is and consequently, who they are and how they fit in to Gods
purposes. Scores of people have committed their lives to Christ through the training courses and
are being discipled.
This created the need for a Discipleship Co-ordinator. Pastor Ziba Mbense has already started
to make connections with churches in different geographical areas around Cape Town and also
facilitate a discipleship group each week at the Zanokhanyo offices. We have distributed a
number of Xhosa bibles and we expect this need to grow.

HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH US

There are many ways in which you or your organization can partner with us in empowering
people to find and retain employment. Although Zanokhanyo has only been in operation for
less than four years, feedback from participants indicates that the impact we are having is
making a difference. Most of the people who have gone through our programme have been
referred by past participants evidence of the credibility that our training is gaining within the
communities from which our graduates have come.
The following are the numerous ways in which you may become involved with Zanokhanyo:
1. Funding
Currently Zanokhanyo is able to partially support the full Zanokhanyo Model: the
Training Course and Resource Centre are fully operational. We need to fund a full time
Business Partner Liaison and an Employment Support Coordinator to complete our model
and provide the services that will increase employment opportunities and overall
graduate support.
a. Additional funding opportunities through monetary donations:
1. The R100 Hero Programme. This is our core support base filled with individuals
who support Zanokhanyo on a monthly basis.
2. One-time or regular partners- Often larger gifts through partners who see the
transformation brought about through Zanokhanyo and want to be involved.
b. Additional funding opportunities through other donations:
Internship sponsorships for specific projects.
Payroll support through HR involvement/assistance.
Expertise for specific needs.
In order to continue to fight the growing unemployment rate in our country and offer
our communities this much needed service, we request financial contributions to the
overall running of Zanokhanyo. Our hope is that you will partner with us as we seek to
transform our communities through this programme so that they can become
empowered and financially self-supporting.
2. Graduate placements for internships and or employment.
We are always looking for opportunities to facilitate the placement of our graduates
either through employment or internships. Let us know if you have a vacancy and we will
send you CVs of people who qualify or we think are worth investigating.

3. Expertise
We would appreciate whatever expertise that your company can offer in any of the
following or other fields:
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a)
b)
c)
d)

Bookkeeper (our volunteer is looking to step down in the near future)

Staff training needs
Facilitator for our quarterly Teambuilding/Debriefing sessions
Human Resources

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MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET
EXPENSES
Training
Professional staff members (2)
Receptionist
Telephone
Office expenses
Website and material printing
Data projector
Screen
Air conditioner
Audio speakers
Consumables
Stationery
General Worker
Graduate Reunion
Resource Centre
Computers (4)
Office Administrator
Professional staff member
Telephone
Stationery
Database & maintenance
Personal Development
Professional staff members (2)
Tool development
Computer equipment
Stationery
Guest speaker programme
Workshops
Marketing / Business Partnerships /
Communications
Professional staff members
Computer equipment
Business breakfast
Annual report
Promotional material
Media relations
Advertising
Zanokhanyo membership programme

2011

2012

2013

R 348 580
R 216 000
R 52 800
R 18 000
R 6 600
R 12 000
R 5 000
R0
R0
R 500
R 20 000
R 5 000
R 7 680
R 5 000
R 126 000
R 25 000
R 52 800
R0
R 13 200
R 5 000
R 30 000
R 80 000
R 80 000
R0
R0
R0
R0
R0

R 458 588
R 288 000
R 55 968
R 23 400
R 7 920
R 6 000
R0
R 4 000
R 7 000
R0
R 20 000
R 5 300
R 36 000
R 5 000
R 190 840
R0
R0
R 120 000
R 15 840
R 5 000
R 50 000
R 518 000
R 318 000
R 100 000
R 20 000
R 5 000
R 15 000
R 60 000

R 479 308
R 305 280
R 59 326
R 30 420
R 9 504
R 6 000
R0
R0
R0
R0
R 20 000
R 5 618
R 38 160
R 5 000
R 194 008
R0
R0
R 120 000
R 19 008
R 5 000
R 50 000
R 437 080
R 337 080
R 20 000
R0
R 5 000
R 15 000
R 60 000

R 2 000
R0
R0
R0
R 2 000
R0
R0
R0
R0

R 288 000
R 210 000
R 25 000
R 25 000
R 5 000
R 10 000
R 3 000
R0
R 10 000

R 297 500
R 210 000
R0
R 25 000
R 7 500
R 20 000
R 5 000
R0
R 30 000

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Management
Director
Team Leader
Operational Manager
Staff Retreats
Premises
Rental
Office equipment
Office renovations/repairs
Cleaning consumables
Furniture
TOTAL EXPENDITURE

R 653 000
R 75 000
R 360 000
R 216 000
R 2 000
R 125 900
R 98 400
R 10 000
R 7 500
R 10 000
R0

R 741 000
R 150 000
R 360 000
R 216 000
R 15 000
R 202 900
R 140 400
R 25 000
R 7 500
R 10 000
R 20 000

R 777 300
R 157 500
R 378 000
R 226 800
R 15 000
R 183 208
R 143 208
R 5 000
R 5 000
R 10 000
R 20 000

R 1 335 480

R 2 399 328

R 2 368 404

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ENDORSEMENTS
GRADUATE ENDORSEMENTS
Nombuso Gcwabe:
Its hard staying in the township. You sit there during the day doing nothing, just greeting
people as they go by. The most difficult part for me was when my little one would come back
from school and ask me what I had done that day. I would mumble something too ashamed to
admit that I hadnt done anything really productive. Our children need to feel proud of us. So it
felt good to have a sense of purpose during these past two weeks as I attended the
Zanokhanyo training. Now I can tell my son that mama is doing something to improve her life.
He was excited to see his mother doing some reading. I am so excited about the possibilities
now. Ive even told my sister, who has also been sitting at home doing nothing, to join the next
Zanokhanyo course.
Lungiswa Mnyaka:
I gained many new insights in the past two weeks. What stands out for me and has really stuck
are two things. Firstly, the importance of confidence. I learnt that searching for a job required
that you have confidence in who you are. Knowing that you are a child of God and have been
created in His image gives you a sense of worthiness. Secondly we were taught about the
importance of being who you are wherever you go. Whether you are at work, home, church or
with friends, you must be consistently you. Dont be different people for different circumstances.
If you are going to be a respectful person, be that everywhere you go.
Nolusindiso Yawa:
I think the Zanokhanyo training helped us to be more confident in ourselves and to respect
others as well as we want to be respected. Other training courses focus on work alone they but
at Zanokhanyo we were encouraged to work hard, have integrity, and be reliable. And if you
dont have a job, I think you need to come to Zanokhanyo and they will help you to choose the
right job for you. I think its important for a person whos jobless to come here first before they
find a job so that they are helped to get ready for the workplace. Thank you very much! If I
didnt come here I wouldnt be in the place I am today.

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BUSINESS PARTNER ENDORSEMENTS

Paul van der Merwe (Manager of Grapetek):
Just need to congratulate you on a job well done! Your two guys are doing very well in their
appointed positions. They both started working on the 10th of September 2008 and up till now
have not been absent once [two and a half months]. Positive feedback was given from the
supervisors up to date. They are quick learners and adapted well to their working environment.
We appreciate the wonderful work you guys put in to community uplifting. Thanks so much.
Helen Brown (Director of NameBadges):
The three staff that you sent me, which were meant to help us out for 3 daysare still here
working in the factory. It is now 7 weeks later. I have found them to be extremely good
workers in the factory. They arrive to work on time EVERY day. The one lady was 10 minutes
late on one day, and she was so apologetic and felt so bad. My other staff never even think
to apologise to anyone that they are late! They just get on with their work they have been
given, work very happily with the other workers, are always dressed neatly, are polite and
well-mannered, are honest and are generally a pleasure to have working here. I was so
excited when you approached me a year ago (or longer) and told me about your programme
you were running. I have a need for extra factory workers at odd times and thought it would
be great to be able to use some of the people that had been through your training
programme. I really am impressed with their basic skills they have obviously gained, and the
level of enthusiasm and willingness to their jobs. Thank you so much. I am sure we are going to
make use of Zanokhanyo in the future, either for casual labour or for permanent factory
positions and various other office employment that we may need.
Lauren van Jaarsveld (Human Resources Manager at Atlantic Meat):
Zanokhanyo is an organization that we have used often to find job applicants who are well
equipped for the work environment. As a business we value the efficient and thoughtful service
of the coordinators. We can count on their speedy communication and willingness to help. The
applicants arrive prepared, with carefully laid out CVs., having completed courses that give
them a head start in their work. We have hired a number of applicants after they were
recommended by Zanokhanyo and our experience of their work has been positive. Zanokhanyo
does an excellent job in partnering with work seekers and in alleviating unemployment in our
nation.

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ZANOKHANYO TEAM BIOGRAPHIES

Tim Black (Project Manager of Phambili ngeThemba):
Tim completed a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries in 1982 and worked as an
entrepreneur for almost 20 years, mainly involved in property management and development.
He began youth work as a volunteer in 1989 and began leading a church youth ministry with
his wife Leslie in 1998. He and his family moved to South Africa in 2003 and began as Youth
Pastor at Pinelands Methodist Church in 2005. He and his wife continue to serve in youth
ministry while Tim oversees Phambili ngeThemba as Project Manager. He recently completed an
MA (Theology) from University of Pretoria and is passionate about seeing transformation come
to peoples lives, both young and old.
Linda Chonco (Team Leader):
After graduation from the University of Cape with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Linda studied
part time through Damelin, Cape Technikon and later UCTs Graduate School of Business as she
worked at various organizations in Cape Town. She has held Public Relations and
Communications positions in the Financial Services, Media, Aviation and Tourism industries.
Before Joining Zanokhanyo as a volunteer, she was an Executive Manager for Cape Town
Routes Unlimited, a tourism organization tasked with marketing Cape Town and the Western
Cape nationally and internationally. Her passion is to see young girls and women truly
liberated to become the people God created them to be.
Eugene Pelteret (Operations Manager):
Eugene completed his Bachelor of Business Science degree in Marketing at UCT in 2008, being
placed on the Deans Merit list each year. During this time he also captained the South African
u21 hockey team. He subsequently worked as a Youth Pastor for Pinelands Methodist Church
and joined Zanokhanyo in 2009. He has a passion to serve people, helping them to fulfill their
potential!
Cynthia Ngcobo (Training Co-ordinator):
Cynthia is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at UNISA. In 2007 Cynthia
was awarded a certificate for completing a first-year, part-time program through Every
Nation Leadership Institute. She has been involved in Church leadership as a Cell Leader. It
gives her so much joy and fulfillment to seeing peoples lives being restored back to Jesus
Christ.
Ziba Mbense (Discipleship Co-ordinator):
Ziba completed his theological studies at Baptist Seminary in 2006, during which he was also a
pastor in Baptist Church in Langa from 2003 to 2008. In 2007 he worked for Phambili
ngeThemba in the Orphan Care Programme, teaching life skills at Mokone Primary School, and
training Inkokheli Zangomso (future leaders) at Kulani High School. Currently, he volunteers at
African Independent churches in Khayelitsha, equipping them for ministry under African
Leadership organisation. He has a passion for discipleship, and for people.

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Sophia Sinyinza (Trainer):

Originating from Zambia, Sophia is currently completing her Advanced Higher Certificate
specialising in Education Training and Development at the University of the Western Cape while
being employed as a part-time trainer with Zanokhanyo. Before this, she worked at Precept
Ministries for five years and volunteered at Care Heaven, a centre caring for abused women
and children.
Zikhona Mtekwane (Office Administrator):
Zikhona Mtekwane is one of the people who attended the very first Zanokhanyo Job Readiness
Training course. A few months later she was hired as an Administrator for Zanokhanyo, a
function which also includes processing applicants forms, assisting graduates with faxing,
printing, web searches etc. Before that she had worked as a cashier at Spar for 14 months. Her
heart for her community is evident for all to see as she seeks to help others find work.
Leslie Black (Volunteer):
Leslie completed a Doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1990 and worked for 10 years in public
health and agriculture. In 2003 she moved with her family to South Africa. Currently, she
volunteers at a school in Langa and at Zanokhanyo, and disciples youth. Leslie has a passion to
see young people discover their God-given purpose and live abundant, fulfilled lives.
Dr Robin Pelteret (Volunteer):
Robin is a medical doctor with a background of paediatrics, community health, healthcare
administration, business development, and financial management in both rural and urban
settings, in Africa and the United Kingdom. He is enthusiastic about mentoring, through the use
of techniques such as executive shadowing, management by walk-about, visioning and downto-earth role-playing.

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THE GOVERNING BOARD OF PHAMBILI NGETHEMBA

Phambili ngeThemba is fortunate to have an experienced and committed governing board that
is passionate to see it succeed in its mission:
Dr. Leslie Black

Veterinarian; Training Volunteer

Rev. Andre Buttner

Minister, Pinelands Methodist Church

Elizabeth Clack

Director of Training, Warehouse Trust

Ron Fabel

Retired; Former CEO of Maritime Industry Training Board

Margie Gibb

Retired accountant; Founding member of Phambili ngeThemba

Dr John Gibbon

Education Consultant on Educational Leadership & Management

Mpumi Kubheka

Skills Development Consultant

Dr Murray Leibbrandt Professor, School of Economics at UCT; Director of Southern Africa

Labour & Development Research Unit; Chair of Phambili ngeThemba
Governing Body
PG Qokweni

Director, Lwavuna Strategic Business Consultancy

Rev. Roche van Wyk

Director, Learn to Earn

Rev. Sonwabile Vava Minister, Langa Methodist Church

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ZANOKHANYO IN THE NEWS

Zanokhanyo has attracted much attention during 2010 as it offers hope to those desperate for
work. The following article was printed in the Vukani Newspaper on 28 April 2011.

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The following article was printed in the City Vision Newspaper on 31 May 2011.

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The following article was printed in the May 2011 Issue of the Methodist Church of Southern
Africas New Dimension Newspaper.

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