ANATHI NOKHEMANE
Randfontein
Summary
Functional head in community development with over 7 years of experience delivering psychosocial support and crisis intervention. Proven expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy development, alongside strong skills in budget reporting. Adept at facilitating outreach programs and workshops while managing multidisciplinary teams to support vulnerable populations. Functional Head in Community Development with a strong focus on social development services. Delivers psychosocial support and crisis intervention, enhancing outcomes for vulnerable populations. Coordinates multi-stakeholder programs and develops community outreach initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Social worker
City of Johannesburg
12.2020 - Current
- Functional head, Leader and coordinator specializing in social development services within the Displaced Persons Unit (Region G), focusing on homelessness, women, and Substance abuse services. Manage shelter placement through psychosocial support, GBV safety interventions, family reunification, and substance abuse rehabilitation referrals and placement to rehabilitation centres.
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder programs in partnership with SAPS, JMPD, community leaders, NGOs, and victim empowerment centres.
- Develop and implement community crime prevention and outreach programs aligned with Integrated Development Plan (IDP) objectives.
- Prepare analytical reports and case documentation to support strategic planning and service improvement.
Social Worker
Tara H. Moross Psychiatric Hospital
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered clinical social work services to individuals, families, and groups within a multidisciplinary mental health environment.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, individual counselling, family therapy, and psychoeducation sessions in group work and community work. Coordinated patient referrals, social grant applications, discharge planning, and community reintegration support.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and healthcare professionals to develop integrated treatment plans.
- Participated in policy development discussions and research initiatives to improve mental health service delivery.
- Facilitated community outreach programs focused on mental health awareness and prevention.
PROJECT MANAGER
WOMEN ENOUGH
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Coordinated and facilitated monthly community programs focused on teenage pregnancy prevention, substance abuse awareness, GBV counselling, and parental empowerment.
- Managed project planning, stakeholder engagement, and event execution for community-based initiatives.
- Delivered presentations and workshops in schools and community forums, reaching 200+ beneficiaries.
- Provided counselling support and referral services for vulnerable women and youth.
- Monitored program outcomes and prepared monthly progress reports to support organizational objectives.
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
North West University
01.2017
Matric - Grade 12
Mandisa Shiceka High School
01.2013
Skills
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Project management and coordination
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Mental health advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Resource management
- Analytical reporting
- Public speaking
- Customer service excellence
- Communication skills
Custom Section
- Displaced persons specialist assisting 80+ people quarterly at the City of Johannesburg and further became part of the team that drafted the newly approved City of Johannesburg homelessness policy.
- Developed crime prevention programmes amongst the homeless community in collaboration with other stakeholders such as SAPS, JMPD and security companies.
- Women's wellbeing programs, coordinated 4 Monthly events for women helping about 200+ attendees.
- Staff Supervision Impact supervised Junior staff including students, improving service delivery at the City of Johannesburg.
References
- Buhle Simelane, Social Work Manager, City of Johannesburg, 075 436 0016
- Thabo Manyekwane, Senior Social Worker, Tara H. Moross Hospital, 076 954 7155
- Zikhona Magana, Director, Women Enough, 068 593 5372
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Social worker
City of Johannesburg
12.2020 - Current
Social Worker
Tara H. Moross Psychiatric Hospital
10.2019 - 05.2020
PROJECT MANAGER
WOMEN ENOUGH
01.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor - Social Work
North West University
Matric - Grade 12
Mandisa Shiceka High School