Resumé:
Jason Afrikaner is a respected small-scale commercial farmer and community leader from Herbertsdale, known for his independence, innovation, and commitment to rural upliftment. Since 2015, he has developed a diversified agricultural enterprise without state support, Page 6 of 16 expanding from pig farming into wood processing, brickmaking, and pioneering Black Soldier Fly aquaculture. Jason is deeply rooted in his community and widely recognised for defending the rights of indigenous and small-scale farmers. He provides employment to unemployed residents in a poverty-stricken rural area, demonstrating a strong commitment to local economic empowerment. His leadership style is practical, resilient, and community-centred, grounded in lived experience rather than theory. Jason brings the qualities essential for a rural ward councillor: integrity, initiative, fairness, and the ability to champion equitable development, protect vulnerable communities, and ensure accountable municipal governance

Contact Details:
E-mail: jason.a@irasa.org.za
Mobile: 063 787 6683

Resumé:
Brigit Maritz is an experienced business owner, construction manager,
and community activist with more than 40 years of diverse professional experience across
administration, sales, construction, plant hire, and civil-engineering support. She has owned
multiple businesses, including construction companies and a manufacturing enterprise
producing gazebos for local and international clients. Brigit has extensive community-level
involvement, including environmental activism, estuary rehabilitation advocacy, and
participation in IDP and PPP processes. She has previously stood for ward councillor positions
under two political movements and has completed a formal industrial-psychology assessment
confirming her leadership strengths. Brigit brings strong communication, stakeholder
engagement, problem-solving, and community mobilisation skills. She is well-suited for
ward-level representation requiring community presence, advocacy, and responsiveness.

Contact Details:
E-mail: brigit.m@irasa.org.za
Mobile: 082 829 4962

Résumé:
Ronald Francois Brown is a committed support professional with experience in
customer service, retail operations, and general labour. He has demonstrated strong
communication skills, teamwork, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Ronald is known
for his reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. His
strengths include problem-solving, time management, and maintaining workplace organisation.
He is well-suited for Support & Admin roles requiring operational assistance, resident liaison,
and structured workflow.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0686875033
Email:  rb2466999@gmail.com

Resumé:
Chanel Steyn is an experienced administrative, logistics, and procurement professional with strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Her background spans business administration, customer liaison, bookkeeping, logistics coordination, and operational support across multiple industries. She has founded and managed businesses in home-organisation services, transport logistics, and photography, demonstrating entrepreneurial capability, community engagement, and operational discipline. Chanel's strengths include problem-solving, stakeholder communication, document management, financial tracking, and process optimisation—skills relevant to councillor duties such as case management, ward administration, community correspondence, and oversight of municipal processes. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, QuickBooks, and digital communication platforms, supporting modern, transparent, and accessible governance.

Contact Details:
E-mail: chanel.s@irasa.org.za
Mobile: 078 281 9533

Resumé
Corné Steyn is a seasoned commercial sales executive with 20 years of experience managing client portfolios, meeting performance targets, and maintaining strong customer-service relationships. His background includes financial management, logistics coordination, debtor/creditor oversight, and operational administration—skills relevant to ward-level service delivery monitoring and community engagement. He has completed multiple professional development courses in communication, presentation, customer care, and workplace leadership, demonstrating commitment to continuous learning. Corné's strengths include negotiation, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and maintaining high-pressure operational environments—essential for councillor responsibilities such as resolving service-delivery complaints, facilitating community meetings, and ensuring accountability from municipal officials.

Contact Details:
E-mail: corne.s@irasa.org.za
Mobile: 081 335 7645

Resumé:
Ongezwa Tshali is a dependable general-operations worker with more
than five years of hands-on experience across warehousing, manufacturing, retail, hospitality,
carpentry, and merchandising. She has operated panel saws, beam saws, and edging
machines, supported production lines, handled stock movement, and assisted with deliveries.
Ongezwa has worked in merchandising roles at CTM and Megastore, managing stock
replenishment, product displays, and customer assistance. Her strengths include physical
stamina, teamwork, adaptability, health-and-safety awareness, and machine-operation
support. She is well-suited for Support & Admin roles requiring logistics capability, operational
assistance, and reliability.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0673650500
E-mail: ongezwanator@gmail.com

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Contact Details:
Cell: 073 468 2675
e-mail: bomikazimbuku@gmail.com

Resumé:
Bomikazi Mbuku is a reliable and hardworking hospitality operations
assistant with experience at Kaai4 Restaurant and Delfino's Restaurant. She has worked as a
kitchen assistant and kitchen runner, supporting food preparation, ingredient portioning,
workstation hygiene, dishwashing operations, and stock receiving. Bomikazi demonstrates
strong time management, active listening, communication, and customer-service skills. She is
physically capable, adaptable, and able to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining
strict hygiene standards. Her teamwork, positive attitude, and willingness to learn make her a
dependable support resource in structured operational settings. She is well-suited for Support
& Admin roles requiring discipline, reliability, and resident-facing professionalism.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0605401900 / 0781019642
Email: keteloemking@gmail.com

Resumé:
Siyolise Bozo is a motivated general worker with experience in agricultural
operations at Blue Mountain Berries. She has performed seasonal work involving harvesting,
packing, stock handling, and general labour. Siyolise demonstrates reliability, physical stamina,
teamwork, and the ability to follow structured instructions. Her strengths include
communication, customer service, and adaptability. She is well-suited for entry-level Support &
Admin roles requiring operational assistance and resident-facing professionalism.

Contact Details:
Phone: 068 201 6723 
Email: mphoisaacs786@icloud.com

Resumé:
Mpho Isaacs is a reliable, customer-focused service professional with
experience in hospitality, hair styling, and restaurant operations. He has worked as a hair stylist
and waiter, demonstrating strong communication, customer service, complaint resolution, POS
handling, and teamwork. Mpho is adaptable, able to work under pressure, and committed to
maintaining high service standards. His strengths include client interaction, problem-solving,
time management, and resident-facing professionalism. He is well-suited for Support & Admin
roles requiring customer service, resident liaison, and operational assistance.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0641365087
Email: ongezwanator@gmail.com

Resumé:
Ntombizanele Natasha Mbuku is a young, motivated support professional
with experience in restaurant operations, customer service, and general assistance. She has
worked at Delfino's and Kaai4 Restaurant, gaining experience in food service, stock receiving,
hygiene maintenance, and teamwork. Natasha demonstrates strong communication, reliability,
and willingness to learn. Her strengths include customer service, basic administration, and
resident-facing professionalism. She is well-suited for entry-level Support & Admin roles
requiring discipline, teamwork, and structured operational support.