CPOA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Mr M. Fick   

CPOA Council Chairperson   

Mr Fick has been involved with CPOA for many years as a legal consultant and has been on Executive Committee since 1995. He was appointed as the Chairperson of the Council in 1992. Mr Fick is also the Chairperson of the Constantia Place Home Committee and River Glade Health Care Committee.

Mrs J. Birbeck  

CPOA Council Vice-Chairperson   

Mrs Birbeck has been a volunteer at CPOA for 35 years and is also Vice Chairperson of the Council. She has been a member of the Council since 1997. Mrs Birbeck is Chairperson of Anchusa and Fairmead Court Home Committees respectively.

Mr E. Hellenberg

CPOA Council Vice-Chairperson    

Mr Hellenberg has been a volunteer at CPOA since 1973; he acts as Vice-Chairperson of the Council. Mr Hellenberg is also the Chairperson of Lilyhaven’s Home Committee.

Mrs J. Garwood

Secretary to the CPOA Council    

Mrs June Garwood is appointed as secretary to the CPOA Council and has been with CPOA since 1986. Mrs Garwood has many years of experience in secretarial and administrative functions and duties. Mrs Garwood enjoys working within the different arenas of the retirement industry and strives towards improving the lives of the elderly.

CPOA TEAM

Mr W.T.J. Rauch 

Chief Executive Officer    

Mr W.T.J. Rauch has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of CPOA since 1995. Having qualified with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stellenbosch University in 1965, Mr Rauch practised as a professional engineer, consulting mainly in structural engineering until 1995. He took early retirement as an Executive Director of a National Consulting Engineering Company in order to pursue his passion for elder care. He was appointed as CEO of CPOA in 1995 and has enjoyed this challenging yet very rewarding career path. He has repositioned CPOA especially in terms of managing their economic activities like a business. This included optimising their income potential out of Life Right and other developments for CPOA. This, as well as prudent financial management makes it easier for CPOA to internally subsidise their very substantial welfare commitments. Mr Rauch’s exposure to the various challenges in the management of the service component within the retirement environment makes him very aware that there are still many opportunities to be explored in future.

Mrs S. Gelderbloem 

P.A. to the Chief Executive Officer    

Mrs Sandi Gelderbloem is appointed as P.A. to the CEO. She assists the CEO in the day-to-day running of his office, diary, meetings and other activities. Mrs Gelderbloem has extensive experience in the secretarial duties and has a passion for people. She believes portraying a professional image is very important and finds her reward in being of service to others.

Miss V. Heighway  

Manager: Nursing Services    

Miss Val Heighway has been the Nursing Services Manager at CPOA since 1995. She manages and supervises the performance and standards of nursing in the health care facilities owned and/or managed by CPOA. In addition she is Deputy CEO to Mr. Rauch and also the Training Manager for CPOA.
Her experience covers a wide spectrum including clinical work at Groote Schuur Hospital and teaching and management at Carinus Nursing College.

Mr P. Beets 

Area Manager    

Mr Beets is appointed as the Area Manager of CPOA. His duties include overseeing the operational activities of all the CPOA facilities and retirement complexes across the Western Cape. Mr Beets also manages all new projects in conjunction with the CEO. He has been with CPOA since 1986 and has a solid nursing and health care background. He enjoys the challenge of expanding the operations of the organisation and compiles various management agreements. Mr Beets enjoys the process of managing and directing the intricacies of projects and operations. He believes that being of service is the most important attribute to be successful in the retirement industry.

Mrs A. Balchin     

HR Manager    

Mrs Balchin is the HR Manager and is responsible for a variety of Human Resources Management function such as the implementation of labour related legislation, recruiting, administration in terms of letters of appointment, employment agreements and labour relations. Mrs Balchin was appointed at CPOA in 1987 and has twenty years of HR experience.

Mr X. Phukwana 

Financial Manager    

Mr Phukwana is a Financial Manager for the CPOA and is responsible for the management of Project funding and investments. His focus is to advise and assist the CEO and Council in terms of projected income, expenses and cash flows. Mr Phukwana in conjunction with the other portfolio managers ensures that the CPOA maintains a prudent course in its operational expenses.

Mrs C. Bell  

Financial Manager: Departments   

Mrs Bell is a Financial Manager for the CPOA and is responsible for the management of the financial departments. Her focus is to manage the CPOA accounts system and to ensure accurate and correct accounting procedures are followed. Mrs Bell also manages the creditors department and ensures correct and timeous payment of service providers. She finds it rewarding to work for an NPO and supports the notion of independence of the elderly.

Mr I. Oosthuizen 

Internal Audit Manager   

Mr Oosthuizen is appointed as the Internal Audit Manager and is responsible for the management of the internal audit function. He also coordinates the complete Life Right sales and administrative process within CPOA. Mr Oosthuizen oversees and manages sales activities and promotes the CPOA brand through effective marketing techniques. He enjoys the challenges offered by the retirement industry and passionately pursues excellence within the CPOA service offering.