Senior Management
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Basier Dramat
Chief Executive Officer
Basier Dramat
Chief Executive Officer
After completing his studies, Dramat honed his skills and expertise at Shrand and Ekermans Chartered Accountants, working under the guidance of Grant Ekermans. He quickly progressed in his career, serving as an audit manager at Shrand and Ekermans before joining HS Accounting as a junior partner. In 2002, he achieved a significant milestone by registering as a professional accountant with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). He founded his accounting practice, AB Dramat Professional Accountants, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit in 2004.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Dramat has consistently maintained a strong commitment to community involvement. He currently holds the position of Financial Director on Earthlife Africa, the Green Connection, and Darkroom Contemporary boards. He also showcases his interest in sports governance by serving as a member of the general council of the Western Province Rugby Football Union, where he actively contributes to the finance committee.
In 2015, Dramat took a step further in his academic career by joining Cornerstone Institute as a Financial Manager, working under the guidance of Noel Daniels and Marcel Golding. His exceptional management and financial skills earned him the distinction of becoming the instituteβs first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2018. Continuing his pursuit of knowledge, Dramat completed an MBA with MANCOSA in 2020.
In 2021, he was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aurora University, a sister company of Cornerstone Institute. Presently, he serves as the Acting CEO of Cornerstone Institute, where he plays a pivotal role in strategic planning and operational management.
Dramatβs broad expertise and unwavering dedication make him an inspirational figure in the fields of finance, education, and community development.
Geraldine Franciscus
The Acting Executive Dean
Geraldine Franciscus
The Acting Executive Dean
Geraldine has been involved in collaborative research. Some of this research has resulted in a publication in the International Journal of Higher Education and Democracy and conference presentations at the Psychological Society of South Africaβs (PsySSAβs) Annual Congress. Her Masterβs thesis examined the βAttitudes and Responses of Teachers to Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure.β
She is passionate about promoting community mental health and emotional well-being. Geraldine is an executive member of the South African Association of Counselling Psychology and Division of PsySSA. She was the Chair of the division from 2019-2021 and the Vice Chair from 2017-2019. She has done several radio interviews addressing Mental Health and well-being.
Geraldine completed a BA of Arts degree in Psychology (1994), Psychology Honours (1996), and a Masters in Counselling Psychology at UWC. She has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and an HR Certificate through the University of Technology and completed Assessor training with the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Geraldine is currently pursuing PhD studies. She has a part-time counselling practice and enjoys the therapeutic space and facilitating training & workshops.
Dr. Blaine Lomberg
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Blaine Lomberg
Chief Technology Officer
He was named as Cornerstone Instituteβs Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in May 2021, where he would manage Cornerstoneβs continuous commitment to the delivery of effective and relevant services in the field of information and communications technology.
Blaine is particularly interested in how technology may be used to promote more fair education in society.
Adeliah Jacobs
General Manager and HR Lead
Adeliah Jacobs
General Manager and HR Lead
Adeliah possesses a unique talent for connecting dots, simplifying complex themes, and fostering enabling environments that empower individuals to leverage their strengths. Her extensive background includes working and volunteering at non-governmental organizations in the primary healthcare sector and in production and engineering companies within the private sector.
Additionally, she has gained valuable experience at a manufacturing and distribution company in the corporate sector. One of Adeliahβs defining qualities is her commitment to active listening and her ability to help individuals and teams unlock their potential. Her passion for social entrepreneurship led her to launch two businesses between 2016 and 2020. Through these ventures, she has demonstrated her resilience and embraced the concept of failing forward, using setbacks as valuable learning opportunities.
Beverley Dankers
Director of StudentΒ Services
Beverley Dankers
Director of StudentΒ Services