Umthombo-Trust

Our Team

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Team

Core Team

Jeremy Jose

Co-Founder

With over 25 years experience in the NGO,
engineering and education sectors, primarily in
East Africa. Founded the trust to support the local
community in South Africa.

Margreta Jose

Co-Founder

With a background in agricuture, organics and the NGO sector. Founded the Trust to encourage farming and growing self-reliance in the local community as well as education.

John Edwards

Trustee

With a background in accountancy and finance
and as a strong supporter of local community led
programs. John has been supporting the Trust
since 2004.

Daniel Hetjies

Trustee

Daniel is a well known and respected member of
the local community as well as being at the
forefront of the GROW project. He is the ‘bridge’
between the community, growers and the Trust.

Dr. Kirsten XXXX

Trustee

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Tristan Jose

Trust Manager

With a professional background in finance and
Fintech/Startups. Supports the Trust with general
financial & tech management and leads the
REACT project initiative.

Moritz Gruter

Site Manager

Moritz initially came to volunteer on the Holiday
club where he led outdoor activities. He decided
to stay and is the Farm/Site manager.

Morwhenna Jose

Social Media & Marketing

With a background in Non-Profit work, public
health and project management. Responsible
for SM and Marketing content.

Layla Staegemann

Project Consultant

Layla has a background in designing, managing
and teaching permaculture related projects in
New Zealand, India and South Africa.