Shawco Executive and Leadership Team

Amahle Gantsho, the President, Shawco Education at Shawco, directs all academic outreach and digital literacy programs across the Cape Flats. Overseeing the curriculum development for student volunteers, the President, Shawco Education ensures that educational workshops effectively address the specific learning needs of underserved youth. This leadership role involves coordinating with local schools to maximize the impact of digital literacy training and after-school support. By managing the allocation of student resources, Amahle Gantsho directly influences the quality of educational delivery within the organization. The President, Shawco Education maintains rigorous standards for volunteer engagement, ensuring that every workshop contributes to the broader mission of promoting socially responsive citizenship. Through strategic planning and community collaboration, the President, Shawco Education secures the long-term viability of educational projects, ultimately fostering improved academic outcomes for learners throughout the region.

Alexander Sittmann, the Co-President at Shawco, manages the overarching operational framework and cross-departmental synergy required to sustain the largest student-led non-profit in Africa. Overseeing the integration of health and education initiatives, the Co-President ensures that organizational resources align with the core mission of addressing inequality. This leadership role involves facilitating communication between the Board and various student-led project teams to maintain operational efficiency. By optimizing internal processes, Alexander Sittmann directly supports the expansion of community services across the Cape Flats. The Co-President monitors the financial health and volunteer recruitment pipelines, ensuring that the organization remains capable of delivering consistent support to underserved populations. Through proactive management and strategic oversight, the Co-President drives the organization toward greater social impact, ensuring that every initiative remains grounded in the principles of responsible citizenship and community empowerment.

Chris Pearce, the Co-President, Shawco Health at Shawco, directs the delivery of essential medical services, including adult night clinics and women's health programs. Overseeing the clinical operations and volunteer medical staff, the Co-President, Shawco Health ensures that healthcare services meet the urgent needs of communities across the Cape Flats. This leadership role involves coordinating with medical professionals and student volunteers to maintain high standards of care and patient safety. By managing the logistics of mobile clinics and health workshops, Chris Pearce directly impacts the well-being of underserved residents. The Co-President, Shawco Health monitors health outcomes and service accessibility, ensuring that medical initiatives remain responsive to the evolving requirements of the population. Through rigorous oversight and strategic resource allocation, the Co-President, Shawco Health strengthens the organization's capacity to provide critical health support, thereby advancing the mission of promoting community well-being.

Bohlale Sello, the President at Shawco, architects the long-term strategic vision and external partnerships necessary to sustain the organization's presence in South Africa. Overseeing the alignment of student-led projects with the broader goal of socially responsive citizenship, the President ensures that all initiatives remain focused on empowering underserved communities. This leadership role involves representing the organization to external stakeholders and securing the support required for large-scale community engagement. By fostering a culture of service among student volunteers, Bohlale Sello directly drives the organization's impact on the Cape Flats. The President manages the high-level governance of the non-profit, ensuring that all activities adhere to the mission of addressing inequality. Through consistent advocacy and strategic leadership, the President secures the resources and community trust essential for the continued success of the organization's diverse healthcare and educational programs.