Our Team
Transforming Legacy: From Old to New
At the heart of the Benoni Town Hall Revival Project lies a collective vision to transform the historic building from a state of neglect to a vibrant hub of community life.
Meet the Visionaries Behind the Transformation:
Meet the Passionate Individuals Behind the Revival. Our team consists of respected business leaders, legal experts, and community advocates.
Les Godwin
Project Manager -An alumnus of Benoni High with a background in Quantity Surveying, Les spearheads the project, channeling his expertise from years at Gothic Construction to ensure every phase is executed with precision.
Liz Kirsten
Heritage Advisor - A graduate of Benoni High, Liz brings her heritage advisory skills to navigate the restoration through the lens of historical preservation, ensuring each step aligns with the site's Grade II Heritage status.
Mark Heyink
Information Security Attorney - A proud Benoni High graduate, Mark lends his legal acumen to the project, ensuring compliance and legal integrity in every aspect of the restoration process.
Andrew Browne
Financial Strategist - A Benoni High alumnus, Andrew, a Chartered Accountant, directs financial strategies through Magwitch Securities, steering the project toward economic viability and sustainable growth.
Moira Simpson
Social Work Luminary - With roots in Benoni High, Moira leverages her social work background, founding Kids Haven for street children, to bring a compassionate touch to community engagement and involvement.
Con Roux Jr:
Commercial Manager -Chairman of Hospice East Rand, Con applies his commercial management skills from the N3 Toll concession, ensuring efficient and effective restoration.
Jan Jordaan
Legal Luminary -A well-known Benoni attorney and Comrades Marathon runner, Jan contributes his legal expertise, ensuring the project adheres to legal and procedural standards.
Bradley Barrable
Young Legal Talent - A rising legal mind from Benoni, Bradley, grandson of former Benoni Mayor Alan Barrable, adds a youthful perspective to legal aspects of the restoration.
Larry Nestadt
Investment Banker - A Benoni High alumnus and Chairman of Global Capital, Larry oversees financial matters, steering the project with an eye for investment and sustainability.
Stephen Koseff
International Banking Executive - Benoni High's distinguished graduate, Stephen, former CEO of Investec Ltd, lends his international banking insights to shape the project's strategic direction.
This dynamic team, rooted in Benoni’s legacy, collaborates to ensure that the transformation unfolds precisely, combining expertise, passion, and dedication to resurrect the Benoni Town Hall to its former glory.