Meet the PFEF team
Lezelle Scholtz
Foundation Manager
With over 20 years of experience in skills development, Lezelle has seen the important impact of acquiring knowledge and skills. Her role allows her to continue her journey as a people developer and brings her joy to see Polyoak families make use of this amazing opportunity.
Simone Daniels
Administrator
A seasoned Administrator who loves helping people, Simone's role at the Polyoak Foundation allows her to do just that every day of the week.
Meet the PFEF trustees
Suzanne Dingley
Founding Trustee
Suzanne is a director at Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd. As a founding director, she offers guidance around business and strategic planning, with a firm belief in long-term impact projects that are responsible and sustainable.
"Our students and graduates are hard-working and driven individuals who inspire young minds in our communities."
Sharon Lewin
Independent Trustee
Sharon has 38 years experience in education as a teacher and education manager at both school and provincial level. Although retired from the formal sector, she is still actively involved in training educators, SMTs, and SGBs. Sharon uses social media to share education issues, celebrate schools, and inspire others.
"When the music changes, so does the dance."
Fatima Jakoet
Independent Trustee
Fatima is a professional pilot and Founder of the Sakhikamva Foundation. She is actively involved in igniting interest and developing talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) amongst the youth in South Africa.
“We strive to connect and empower communities through our programmes and the vision to build a great future for generations to come.”
Phindile Msomi
Company Representative Trustee
Phindile is currently the HR Manager in Gauteng and has been with Polyoak for over four years. She is passionate about people and development, and has been involved in the Work Readiness programmes and Foundation Welcoming and Graduation sessions since she joined Polyoak.
"Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world."
