Andre Britz

Director

072 062 8444 | andre@jobs4carbon.co.za

Breyten Johannes

Director

076 080 8502

Stanley v Tonder

Director

071 330 1981

André Britz

André has a passion for Vanwyksdorp, its people and its environment. This passion has been directed into a life dedicated to educating, uplifting, rehabilitating, and improving these, at every opportunity. Years of personal research saw him produce a book on the history of Vanwyksdorp. He is instrumental in ensuring the financial stability and maintenance of the heritage church building (completed in 1907). André has been practicing conservation livestock farming since 1986 and has made his farm available to students for practical study on sustainable use of natural resources.

André was part of the establishment of the Rooiberg Conservancy and the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve. He has also been involved for many years in environmental impact studies in the area.

In 2020, André founded Jobs4Carbon, a non-profit company, dedicated to land rehabilitation. This is achieved through cultivating and planting the miracle plant, Spekboom. Also, by clearing and eradicating alien invasive plants and preventing soil erosion. At least 60 previously unemployed people now have meaningful employment. Jobs4Carbon funds come from various sources and his fund-raising efforts are constantly in practice.

Breyten Johannes

Breyten was born in Zoar and was raised by a single mother until the age of 16, when his mother sadly passed away. His primary school years were spent at RP Botha VGK Primary, and he matriculated at Ladismith Secondary School in 1998.

Breyten’s working career began with a move to Cape Town where he worked as Office Coordinator at the prestigious Mount Nelson Hotel. He moved on a few years later to work at Gold Fields Logistics.

Breyten started his own business in 2010, named Breyten’s Transport Services. He has built it up to be a major player in the taxi industry in the southern Cape and Little Karoo. They move 540 learners daily, to, and from, the schools in the Kannaland district. The business also offers daily trips to, and from, George and Cape Town. Eight taxis, three buses and a courier service are part of his fleet.

Breyten has also invested in property development and can boast three shops and a liquor store in his portfolio.

He is a man with a big heart, who spends a lot of his time and resources in the development of children. His passion is to create opportunities for them to grow through sporting activities.

Stanley van Tonder

Stanley van Tonder was born and bred in Vanwyksdorp. He started his school career at the local primary school until moving to Volschenk Primary in Riversdale. He matriculated at the Oakdale Agricultural School.

Stanley started his working career in Vanwyksdorp in 2000 and except for a short stint in Swellendam, this is where he worked for 19 years. Stanley is a farm manager having worked on farms in the Vanwyksdorp area including the well-known Mont Rouge Olive Estate. He works now as Citrus Production Manager to the Thornlands company near Buffeljagsriver. Stanley’s roots are in Vanwyksdorp and although he has had to move, he is still very much connected to the town and its people. The Little Karoo holds a special place in his heart.