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SHAMISO NYAMADZAWO
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SHAMISO NYAMADZAWO

Social Worker and Executive Administrative Assistant
Edenvale,GP

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Social WorkerExecutive AssistantVirtual AssistantOffice Administrative AssistantCustomer Service Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Edenvale, GPJohannesburg, GP
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 1990-10-31
  • Driving License: Driver's license [private vehicle]
  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamisocnyamadzawo/

Summary

Final-year Bachelor of Social Work student (completing November 2026) with supervised practical child care and child protection experience.

Has comprehensive experience in supporting children's mental health and well-being and expertise in case management, counseling, community work, child, youth and family care legislation, HIV/AIDS counseling and crisis intervention.

Over 10 years of office administration and customer service experience, with a focus on executive support and business operations.

Brings strong business communication, attention to detail, multitasking and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in both remote and on-site office environments, consistently delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.

Overview

3
3
Certificates
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Trello

Mondaycom

Notion

Airtable

Slack

Sage Online

Microsoft Copilot

Skills

Casework, group work and community work interventions

Statutory work and report writing

Child, youth and family care (Children's Act and related legislation)

Psychosocial assessment and transformative counselling

HIV/AIDS care and counselling in an African context

Social welfare policy and programme management

Research, report writing and presentation delivery

Work History

Student Social Worker

Don Mattera Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC)
Edenvale, Gauteng
04.2026 - 09.2026
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify children's needs and strengths
  • Provided supportive counselling and emotional support to children
  • Assisted with case management, record-keeping, and report writing
  • Facilitated group work programmes and life skills activities
  • Promoted child protection and safeguarding practices
  • Supported family reunification and family intervention processes
  • Advocated for the rights and best interests of children
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance children's well-being
  • Assisted in developing Individual Development Plans (IDP) for the children
  • Student Social Worker (Practical Placement)

Student Social Worker

Durbanville Children’s Home
Durbanville, Western Cape
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify children's needs and strengths
  • Provided supportive counselling and emotional support to children
  • Assisted with case management, record-keeping, and report writing
  • Facilitated group work programmes and life skills activities
  • Promoted child protection and safeguarding practices
  • Supported family reunification and family intervention processes
  • Advocated for the rights and best interests of children
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance children's well-being
  • Assisted in developing Individual Development Plans (IDP) for the children
  • Student Social Worker (Practical Placement)

Back-Office Administrator

Tamesis Dock
London
02.2023 - 06.2026
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees and submitted payroll information to the payroll clerk
  • Handled HR administration: onboarding, right-to-work checks, drafting contracts and collecting ID documents for payroll and recruitment
  • Managed cash control, reconciled supplier invoices and chased credits from suppliers
  • Compiled weekly rotas, liaised with recruitment agencies and scheduled maintenance checks for two boats
  • Monitored company inboxes, conducted stock takes, sent stock reports to management and entered deliveries in the POS system
  • Coordinated events, compiled SOP documents and supplier price lists, and responded to guest reviews, complaints and refunds
  • Remote

Facilities Office Administrator

SubjectWell South Africa
Century City, Cape Town
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Ran reception and gave administrative support to senior management, including corporate travel, boardroom bookings and diary management
  • Facilitated health and safety checks, policies and Covid-19 screening
  • Coordinated property maintenance with contractors and managed equipment checks and repairs
  • Reconciled client invoices weekly, compiled monthly client reports and actioned Helpdesk tickets
  • Maintained visitor data and personnel files, administered biometrics and building access, and supervised shift cleaners
  • Arranged staff meals and transport, drafted meeting agendas and distributed minutes

Executive Personal Assistant to CEO and CSO

Roars Hotels and Lodges
Gardens, Cape Town
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed the CEO's electronic calendar, documents for signature and task prioritisation
  • Organised company events and functions, and drafted agendas, minutes and meeting packs
  • Booked travel and accommodation for directors (car rental, hotels, flights and visa applications) and processed expense claims
  • Coordinated construction and maintenance projects at the group's properties and the onboarding of new staff

Sales Administrator

Essential Mouldings
Barbeque Downs, Midrand
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Processed orders, quotations, invoices and supplier purchase orders using Sage Online
  • Assisted showroom customers, handled website queries and followed up on leads
  • Reconciled daily payments, managed customer and supplier accounts and produced monthly sales reports
  • Managed the database and social media marketing, and handled stock takes and inventory control

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Kip McGrath Education Centre
Midrand
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Ran reception and the switchboard, processed payments and kept student records using Intuition software
  • Handled parent correspondence, diary management for the Centre Manager and social media marketing
  • Compiled Centre reports and planned and organised Centre events

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work

University of South Africa (Unisa)
Johannesburg
11-2026

BSc Honours - Hospitality and Tourism

Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
11-2013

GCSE A Level - Food Science, Biology, Geography

Girls High School Harare
Harare, Zimbabwe
11-2008

GCSE O Level - Mathematics, English and Science

St David’s Girls School
Mutare, Zimbabwe
01-2006

Timeline

Student Social Worker

Don Mattera Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC)
04.2026 - 09.2026

Student Social Worker

Durbanville Children’s Home
04.2025 - 09.2025

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

02-2025
HIV/AIDS Counsellor
02-2025

Back-Office Administrator

Tamesis Dock
02.2023 - 06.2026

Facilities Office Administrator

SubjectWell South Africa
01.2022 - 02.2023

Executive Personal Assistant to CEO and CSO

Roars Hotels and Lodges
11.2018 - 12.2021

Sales Administrator

Essential Mouldings
03.2018 - 09.2018

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Kip McGrath Education Centre
08.2017 - 02.2018

Driver's license

01-2012

GCSE O Level - Mathematics, English and Science

St David’s Girls School

GCSE A Level - Food Science, Biology, Geography

Girls High School Harare

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work

University of South Africa (Unisa)

BSc Honours - Hospitality and Tourism

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Certification

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Interests

Social welfare

Child welfare

Community building (soup kitchen and food parcel initiatives)

Hiking

Travel

Work Availability

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Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

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