MANAGEMENT

Pastor Hannes van Zyl – Founding Spiritual Director

Although Pastor Hannes van Zyl has subsequently retired, he will always be honoured as the Founding Spiritual Director of Revival City College. It is to him and his then Church Board that the Lord gave the prophetic words that the Revival City Alberton Church would have a school on its premises which would be an extension of their ministries. It is Pastor Hannes’ faithfulness to the Lord and obedience to the directives and leading of the Lord that allowed for the birth of Revival City College.

Ps Hannes van Zyl had been a Pastor for over 30 years, most of which had been as Pastor of Revival City Church. He also served on the National Leadership of the AFM of South Africa as the leader of 24 other churches in the network. These callings brought Ps Hannes to a place where he has came to realise that ‘church’ is not only about what happens on a Sunday morning, it is about living our lives according to our belief on a daily basis. Being a Christian, to Ps Hannes, is realising that where-ever we may find ourselves we need to strive to make a positive influence on our world.

As a father of three children and a grandfather to five grandchildren, Ps Hannes was passionate about the fact that we needed to deposit what we have into the next generations. It was this vision which led him to the realisation that starting a Christian Private School would help to do this on a much larger scale, thus making him obedient and sensitive to the Lord’s leading and directives about starting a school. Preparing and educating children in strong Biblical Principles, empowering them on how to fulfil their life purpose and guiding them on how to be a positive part of society was seen by Ps Hannes as a key function of all Christians and the church in particular. It was his belief that the younger we train up a child in the things of the Lord, the greater the benefits will be for the child, and society. He often reminded us that even Jesus, at the age of twelve, was found sitting in the temple discussing the things of God with the elders. It was Pastor Hannes’ prayer that Revival City College be instrumental in helping children to hear the voice of God.

1 Sam 3:8-10 Eli perceived that the Lord had called the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant hears.” NKJV

PASTOR JANDRE` SWANEPOEL – SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

With the retirement of Pastor Hannes van Zyl, Pastor Jandre` Swanepoel was appointed as senior Pastor of Revival City Alberton Church. With this appointment came the responsibility of being the Spiritual Director and Spiritual covering of Revival City College. Pastor Jandre` has a heart after the Lord’s with a deep desire to win the city for the Lord and ultimately to reach the world for Jesus. He believes that as Christians we need to live lives that make an impact on those around us, and that we need to bloom where we are planted. For Pastor Jandre`, Christians need to actively be the salt and the light to the world.

Taking on the role as Spiritual Director of Revival City College, has not been seen by Pastor Jandre` as a role to be taken lightly. He is deeply moved and inspired by what he sees the Lord doing at RCC and he has made it an intentional matter of prayer that the college, her leaders and he as Spiritual Director, step into the purpose God has called each of us to, as we mould and guide children into what God has planned for them. For Pastor Jandre`, Revival City College is also seen as a ministry through which families, communities, and ultimately the city will be impacted on for Jesus. Revival City College and her management are blessed to have a pastor appointed by the Lord to serve as the Spiritual Director, who has a heart for children and who longs to see children develop a deep relationship with Jesus as friend and saviour.

Karen van den Oever – Operational Director

Karen van den Oever had been in education for over 42 years, 19 of which had been as a Principal in a local primary school. Karen is passionate about education, believing that this is the tool through which society can be moulded and our future generations equipped to give of their best in our country. Karen has a Higher Diploma in Education; BA (honours); FDE in Educational Management and her MBA focusing on Strategic Planning and Ethics. It is her belief that all educators need to see their profession as a calling as it is a privilege to be able to sow into the lives of children, preparing them for their roles in society.

As a Christian, Karen believes that Christian values and principles should be the basis of all education, since without God as our foundation; nothing built will stand the test of time. It is her heart’s desire to bring children to the realisation that they are loved beyond measure, just as they are, by a God who has a plan and a purpose for their lives. Karen believes that once we have instilled this understanding in a child’s heart, we are able to guide that child to fulfill all they are called to fulfill, academically, on the sports field and more especially spiritually.

Having years of experience in education, Karen places great importance on the cooperation between parent and school. Without both these parties being willing to always place the child’s interest first, little of value will be accomplished. It is her belief that within a safe environment, with clear parameters and expectations, that a child will flourish and grow.

In 2016 Karen was appointed by the church to do the preliminary work needed to establish the school. Karen sees her involvement in the establishing of the Revival City College as a wonderful calling from God to help create an environment in which quality education may be delivered at affordable fees, all within the context of Christian norms and principles. As Operational Director, Karen is responsible to ensure the quality of academics delivered is of an excellent standard, and that the staff appointed are staff who see teaching as their calling and who place the interests of the children first in all instances. For her, giving children the tools to learn and grow academically whilst laying a sound Christian foundation in the lives of these children is a way in which she may contribute towards future generations.

Ms Natalie Louw – Principal

Natalie is a passionate, dedicated teacher and educational leader who has committed over 30 years of her life to the children in her care in the classroom, on the sport fields and in any way they have been brought across her path. Natalie is a leader who leads her staff by the example she sets – ensuring that each is aware of the huge responsibility placed in their hands as they sow into the lives of the children they teach.

Initially Natalie qualified with a Higher Diploma in Education – Cum Laude, this diploma was later converted to a Bachelor of Education degree through further studies. Natalie has subsequently completed her Honours in the Educational Leadership and Management and has been in a position to use her further studies to guide and support the staff she so effectively manages.

Natalie began her teaching career in a Pre-school in the South of Johannesburg where she spent 4 years. In this environment her leadership and management skills were quickly identified and she soon took on the role of Acting Principal. With the closure of all state Pre-school’s, Natalie took up a position at a Primary school in the South of Johannesburg where she started off in the Foundation Phase and quickly moved up to the Intermediate and Senior Phases.

Here too, her commitment and dedication was exemplary and she soon moved into a Management Position. Her accomplishments in education amongst many other things includes being awarded 2nd place in the National Teachers’ Awards, being requested by the District officials to spearhead the establishment of a new Primary School in the southern suburbs and take on the role of Caretaker Principal, being appointed as Head of Department Academics as well as being in charge of all extra- curricular activities, being in charge of the Grade R Phase as well as being appointed by the GDE as a Lead teacher for Grade R and being appointed as Acting Deputy Principal of the Primary School.

Natalie Is a fully certified Counsellor and SANCA counsellor as well as being a trained first aider – all skills she has acquired along the path of her career, which have equipped her to be effective in the position of Principal where she aims as growing each learners as a whole, spiritually, academically, emotionally and physically.

Natalie is a committed Christian, seeing each child placed into her care as a gift from God. Accepting the position as Principal of our College was not taken lightly, she spent a great deal of time seeking the Lord about this decision. She believed placing her here at RCC was God’s plan and purpose for her life. We are blessed to have her on board!

Ms Misty Hutchins – Deputy Principal (Inter Sen Phase)

Misty has been teaching for a number of years in a primary school in the Southern Suburbs, where she was appointed right after graduating. Her field of expertise is in the Foundation Phase, where she had been Grade Tutor for a number of years.

Misty was appointed as HOD by the SGB of her school, where she has headed up the School Based Support Team, working closely with the speech, remedial and occupational therapists, ensuring that children with specific needs, be they academic or emotional, were identified and given the necessary assistance. Misty is a certified counsellor specializing in trauma counselling, bereavement counselling and bullying. Misty has designed a comprehensive Bullying Programme which has been implemented over the past years, where she works closely with the victims of bullying as well as the perpetrators.

Misty is a passionate teacher, seeing her profession as a calling and a way in which she can make a difference in the lives of children. As a Christian Misty gives of her best in all aspects believing that everything she does, she does as unto the Lord.

Misty too has furthered her studies in completing her Honours in Educational Leadership and Management – equipping her for her role as Deputy Principal at Revival City College.

Misty spent a great deal of time seeking the Lord’s guidance about taking up the position as Deputy Principal at our College. She believed the Lord has great plans for her and for this college and she wanted to be one of the people who sowed into the foundations of what she believed would become a wonderful educational institution. We are blessed to have her as our deputy!

Mrs Dana-Lee Langedyk – Deputy Principal (Foundation Phase)

Dana-Lee has her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, as well as her Honours Degree in Inclusive Education. She is trained in the Foundation Phase and she has been in education for just under 20 years. She began at a primary school in the East Rand where she worked for a number of years. Soon after her appointment at RCC, her leadership skills were recognised and she moved into a management position. In the beginning of 2024, Dana was appointed as the Deputy Principal for the Foundation Phase.

Dana-Lee has always had a passion for working with children and she is extremely dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. She firmly believes that her career is a calling. Dana-Lee is highly committed to always giving of her best, as she grows each learner holistically. She also firmly believes in raising each child in the way of the Lord for a bright and fruitful future.

The appointment into a position of management of ‘one of our own’ after a rigid selection and interview process, has been a great blessing to us as management team as it confirms our commitment to growing not just our learners, but also our staff.

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