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Mmahiine Mosana

Mmahiine Mosana

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Candice Ngwananhloa Ramperi

Candice Ngwananhloa Ramperi

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Zanele Mokgwathi

Zanele Mokgwathi

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Dipuo Matjee

Dipuo Matjee

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Tshepiso Mphela

Tshepiso Mphela

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Sharon Maloka

Sharon Maloka

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Ramatlhakeng Mpolaeng

Ramatlhakeng Mpolaeng

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Ophina Molepo

Ophina Molepo

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Mokopu Junia Malatji

Mokopu Junia Malatji

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Mamokoadi Brigette Rampheri

Mamokoadi Brigette Rampheri

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Mmahiine Mosana

Mmahiine Mosana

mc.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Awards / Achievements:

Elsevier Recognised Reviewer Certificates in Fundamentals of Peer Review, Ethics, Research Data Management, Ensuring Visibilty, Social Impact, Fundamentals of Publishing and Technical Writing Skills

Profile Summary:

I am Passionate about helping and uplifting the youth. I believe investing in the youth will increase the opportunities to eradicate poverty in South Africa and improve our econimic and social standards.

Qualifications:

BSc Hons. Env. Science, MSc Biochemistry, Diploma (Human Anatomy & Physiology), Diploma (Business Management & Enterpreneurship) and PhD (Physiology In Progress)

Title / Position:

Founder and Chief Operations Officer

Alma mater:

Wits & NWU

Other Qualifications:

Certificate in Introduction to Biomedical Research, Communication Skills, Introduction to Business Accounting, Business Administration, Transformatoional Leadership, CPR, AED and First Aid, Introduction to Corporate IT Strategy and Business Framewoks, Introduction to Contracts in Law, An Introduction to Good Lab Practices and ISO 45001:2018- Princinples of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

Responsibilities in current position:

My Responsibilities include designing and implementing business strategies. plans and procedures for the Foundation’s performance and growth. To establish policies that promote the Foundation’s culture and vision. Lastly, to oversee daily operations of the Foundation.

Scientific Publications:

  1. Mmahiine Mosana, Ademola Ayeloso, Trevor Nyakudya, Kennedy Erlwanger and Emmanuel Mukwevho (2019) Potentoial protectihve effects of neonatal supplementation with oleanolic acids on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARy)-ligand dependent regulation of glucose homeostasis in high fructose-fed rats. Natural Product Communicatoions 15(3): 1-7.
  2. Mmahiine Molepo, Ademola Ayeleso, Trvor Nyakudya, Kennedy Erlwanger and Emmanuel Mukwevho (2018) A Study on neotanal intake of olenolic acid and metformin i rats (Rattus norvegicus) with metabolic syndrome: Implications on lipid metabolism and glucose transport. Molecules 23(10):2528
  3. Molepo, Mmahiine Christina (2018) Comparison Treatments of Oleanolic acid and Metformin on Lipid Metabolism of Rats (Rattus norvegicus) with Metabolic Dysfunnction.
Candice Ngwananhloa Ramperi

Candice Ngwananhloa Ramperi

cnr.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

BA Humanities & BAA, BA Hons Developement Studies
(in progress)

Title / Position:

Administrative Officer

Alma mater:

UJ & Netcare FECC

Profile Summary:

I am individual seeking to inspire / assist young people to pursue their dreams as those ahead of me also inpired me. It gives me great satisfaction to see young people having hope for the future and being motivated to break generational poverty chains in their communities.

Responsibilities in current position:

My duties include, but are not limited to scheduling up meetings, minutes taking, sharing documents with members, typing, and storing of paperwork.

Zanele Mokgwathi

Zanele Mokgwathi

My duties include, but are not limited to scheduling up meetings, minutes taking, sharing documents with members, typing, and storing of paperwork.

zm.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

BSc Hons. Env. Science, MSc Environment Science and Certificate in Community Relations.

Title / Position:

Data Analyst

Alma mater:

Wits

Profile Summary:

I am passionate about having a positive impact on our youth and I believe that it is my responsibility to offer support and help the youth realize their full potential.

Responsibilities in current position:

To present technical reports based on the collection, analysis and interpretation of data acquired by the foundation for each academic year. To use statistical tools to interpret data and demonstrates the significance of the foundation’s work in the context of local, national, and global trends that impact both the foundation and its target market audience. Lastly, to help management in decision-making practices to improve marketing and service rendering strategies.
Dipuo Matjee

Dipuo Matjee

m.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

National Diploma in Business Communications

Other Qualifications:

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Title / Position:

Business Communications Manager

Alma mater:

Tshwane University of Technology and South African School of Law

Responsibilities in current position:

To help manage communications between partnerships of the organization and host schools/sponsor outlets.

Profile Summary:

I am passionate about working with people; I have good Interpersonal and Problem Solving skills, which I will apply in this organisation to help it achieve its vision and mission.
Tshepiso Mphela

Tshepiso Mphela

tm.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education

Other Qualifications:

Certificate in Computer Tech, Advertising, Integrated Communication Practice and Audit basic education.

Title / Position:

Social Media Manager

Alma mater:

Boston Busines College and UNISA

Responsibilities in current position:

Creating and publishing content on all social media platforms, monitoring site metrics, respond to reader comments and overseeing creative design of the organization.
Sharon Maloka

Sharon Maloka

sm.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

Mechanical engineering (in progress)

Responsibilities in current position:

To teach learners from previously disadvantaged backgounds computer skills so that they can keep up with the fourth industrial revolution’s technical skills.

Title / Position:

Computer Literacy Tutor

Alma mater:

University of Pretoria

Profile Summary:

I believe in making- difference in people’s lives. I love working with my peers, because I believe that we can learn a lot from each other and help motivate each other to work hard towards our dream. Mahatma Gandhi once said “be the change we want to see in the world” and I want be the change in my community by sharing skills I learned with those in need.
Ramatlhakeng Mpolaeng

Ramatlhakeng Mpolaeng

rm.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

Level 4 Tourism Certificate Lieracy (NCV)

Skills Acquired:

Peer academic leadership & Computer Literacy

Title / Position:

Human Resources Manager

Alma mater:

Orbit TVET

Profile Summary:

I am passionate about building professional relationships between and among team players. I enjoy organizing task, multi-tasking, negotiating and solving problems. I am a very empathetic individual and easy to communicate with.

Responsibilities in current position:

Render administrative support to the organisation, which are collecting, organising and filing student and staff information. Overseeing the materials to be send to schools of choice for each academic year and to help applying for matric learners for tertiary instructions admission. Managing the relationships between the organisation, schools, volunteers, student etc.
Ophina Molepo

Ophina Molepo

om.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

BEd

Title / Position:

Maths, Physical Science and life Sciences Tutor

Alma mater:

Wits School of Education

Profile Summary:

During my teaching journey, my affection for learners escalated into me feeling the need to do more to help them. I noticed that most learners fail Maths and Science due to lack of understanding and some, due to socioeconomic factors. As a teascher by profession, I am enthusiastic and willing to help learners improve their maths and science marks by making them develop interest in these subjects. This will therefore affect their future in a positive manner.

Responsibilities in current position:

My Responsibilities include designing and implementing business strategies. plans and procedures for the Foundation’s performance and growth. To establish policies that promote the Foundation’s culture and vision. Lastly, to oversee daily operations of the Foundation.

Mokopu Junia Malatji

Mokopu Junia Malatji

mjm.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

BSc in Chemistry and Mathematics (in progress)

Title / Position:

Senior Student Grade Advisor

Alma mater:

UFS

Profile Summary:

I am passionate about informing and advising my fellow youth mates. I believe that an informed student will help uplift others. My goal is to educate students about different courses and ways to achieve their career goals in different ways.

Responsibilities in current position:

I am responsible for the applications of the learners and advising themon what academic route is best for them to take, based on their grades.
Mamokoadi Brigette Rampheri

Mamokoadi Brigette Rampheri

mbr.aaf@october.octopus.co.za

Qualifications:

Bcom Accounting & Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) (in progress)

Title / Position:

Chief Financial Officer

Alma mater:

Wits & Milpark Eduaction

Skills Acquired :

Finnacial Information Analysis, Use of Accounting Systems (SAO ERP, QuickBooks), Preparation of Financial Statements, Preparing and Reviewing budgets, Decision Making, risk assesment

Responsibilities in current position:

My role includes but not limited to compiling annual operating plan, budgeting, compiling financial statements, and managing the financial team (Including the application of bursaries for learners).