Abongile Rwexana
Cape Town
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in supporting project and workshop coordination. Currently working as a project/administrative assistant within the Extremes Lab, African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), University of Cape Town. Competent in coordinating meetings and events, organizing logistics, maintaining records, and supporting project operations within multidisciplinary research settings. Strong interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. I am passionate about supporting impactful climate and sustainability research through effective project coordination and administration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project/Admin Assistant
University of Cape Town
Cape Town
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated administrative and logistical support for research projects in Extremes Lab, enhancing communication and collaboration among project managers, researchers, and principal investigators.
- Managed financial administration by preparing invoices and tracking expenditure, ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget compliance.
Internship
DSI-HSRC NRF Project
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated workshops and stakeholder engagement activities with farming communities to enhance understanding of climate services and their applications.
- Contributed to National Research Foundation initiative engaging South African farmers on climate variability and change through climate services, promoting behavioural change.
- Engaged with smallholder farming communities on the use and non-use of seasonal climate forecasts.
- Facilitated communication among schools, researchers, and farming communities to improve access to climate services and foster collaboration.
- Contributed to community engagement and climate adaptation initiatives.
- Supported logistical arrangements and preparation for workshops and meetings.
- Assisted with documentation and reporting processes.
Production Assistant Manager
United Exports
Wellington
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed operational planning, team coordination, and reporting processes within an agricultural production environment.
- Coordinated daily operational activities and work planning, ensuring alignment and efficiency across teams.
- Supervised staff and aligned team activities with operational targets.
- Supported planning, logistics, and quality assurance processes.
- Prepared weekly reports and monitored implementation of work plans.
- Maintained comprehensive records and inventory documentation to support audits and enhance operational tracking.
- Provide training and guidance to general workers on compliance and standards.
Education
BSc Honours - Agriculture (Soil Sciences)
University of Free State
12-2020
BSc - Agriculture (Crop and Soil Sciences)
University of Fort Hare
12-2019
MSc - Environmental and Geographical Sciences
University of Cape Town
05-2026
Skills
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- MS Teams
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
References
- Dr Olivier Crespo, Climate System Analysis Group, UCT, Ob.crespo@uct.ac.za
- Nosindiso Pepu, United Exports, cindynosindiso@gmail.com
Timeline
Project/Admin Assistant
University of Cape Town
05.2026 - Current
Internship
DSI-HSRC NRF Project
08.2023 - 03.2024
Production Assistant Manager
United Exports
02.2021 - 07.2023
BSc Honours - Agriculture (Soil Sciences)
University of Free State
BSc - Agriculture (Crop and Soil Sciences)
University of Fort Hare
MSc - Environmental and Geographical Sciences
University of Cape Town