BATHABILE MAGDELINE MAKHALEMELE
Social Worker
Albertsdal,GP
Summary
Compassionate professional with an experience of more that 7 years, focus on social work services, specialising in mental health and community engagement. Can provide empathetic support to individuals and families, scholars and students in need while creating and implementing effective care plans. Utilises active listening and communication skills to bridge gaps between community resources and individuals, thereby fostering positive change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Lesedi Le Neo Social Work Services in Private Practice
01.2021 - Current
- Provide parental support & Co-parenting
- Couple/ Marital Counselling
- Addictionand Bereavement Counselling
- Individual & Family Counselling
- Trauma Counselling
- Pre-Marriage Counselling
- Pre-Divorce Counselling
- Divorce Settlement Planning
- Employee & Wellness Services
Social worker
University of Johannesburg (APB Campus))
03.2025 - 08.2025
- To attend to residence crises and providing therapy counseling to student.
- Assess and monitor returned students who either left or were expelled from residence due to mental health and / or conduct problems.
- Responsible for resident liaison and coordinate workshops and conduct group interactions.
Social Worker
University of Johannesburg (APK Campus)
10.2024 - 02.2025
- To attend to residence crises and providing therapy counseling to students.
- Responsible for resident and faculty liaison
- Coordinate workshops and conduct group interactions.
- Provide therapy counseling to students on challenges they were facing daily.
Social Worker
Child Welfare
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafting reports, administrating foster care applications, administrating children's placement at place of safety, presenting their cases at Children's Court and facilitating counseling for the children and families
- Decreased instances of family conflict through mediation and conflict resolution technique.
- Worked with community organizations to create access to resources and assistance to meet client varying needs.
Social Worker
Department Of Social Development
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with community organizations to create access to resources and assistance to meet client varying needs.
- Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for client issues related to substance abuse and mental health needs.
Fundraising Administrator
Girls And Boys Town NGO
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Managing the administrative aspects of a fundraising operation within a non-profit organization, including maintaining donor records.
- Processing donations and generating reports.
- Schedule meetings and working on projects.
Education
Master's in Social Work By Research (In Progress) - Research
University of Johannesburg
Gauteng, RSA07-2025
Bachelor Of Social Work - Psychology
University of South Africa
Gauteng, RSA03-2018
Computer Certificate - MS Word/ MS Access/ E-mail/ MS Excel and Power Point
Cornerstone HR
Gauteng, RSA07.2005
National Certificate - Electrical engineering (Light Current)
Ekurhuleni West College
08.2003
Matric - Mathematical, physical Science, Biology, Geography, Sesotho, English
Mpontsheng High School
Gauteng, RSA12.2001
Advanced Short Course in Employee Assistance Programmes - Psychology
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, RSA08.2001
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Crisis Intervention skills
- Adaptability skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Stress management techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- People-Centred approach
Additional Information
- Collaborated with Department of Community Safety in Gauteng to facilitate GBVF issues.
- Facilitating workshops for GVBF Brigades under the Department of Community Safety in Gauteng.
- Collaborate with Katlehong local Radio Station to educate the community about GBVF and other issues they encounter.
- Collaborate with Schools to give awareness regarding drug abuse, bullying, GBVF, other mental and social issues the schools are facing. And also provide counselling therapy for their learners.
- Partnering with LAW Firms to resolve disputes related to divorce, separation, child custody, with a focus on the well-being of the children.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Sesotho
Advanced
C1
IsiZulu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Social worker
University of Johannesburg (APB Campus))
03.2025 - 08.2025
Social Worker
University of Johannesburg (APK Campus)
10.2024 - 02.2025
Social Worker
Child Welfare
01.2022 - 12.2022
Social Worker
Department Of Social Development
05.2021 - 12.2021
Social Worker
Lesedi Le Neo Social Work Services in Private Practice
01.2021 - Current
Fundraising Administrator
Girls And Boys Town NGO
04.2020 - 09.2021
Computer Certificate - MS Word/ MS Access/ E-mail/ MS Excel and Power Point
Cornerstone HR
National Certificate - Electrical engineering (Light Current)
Ekurhuleni West College
Matric - Mathematical, physical Science, Biology, Geography, Sesotho, English
Mpontsheng High School
Advanced Short Course in Employee Assistance Programmes - Psychology
University Of Pretoria
Master's in Social Work By Research (In Progress) - Research
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor Of Social Work - Psychology
University of South Africa
References
- Ms Rosemary Mokoti
Team Leader Social Worker - Department of Social Development
083 6955 337
- Ms Vuyiswa Halana
Team Leader Psychology - University of Johannesburg
083 422 0794
- Mr Matsobane Ledwaba
Deputy Director - Department of Community Safety (Gauteng)
082 880 3085
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/Aug/1982
- Nationality: RSA
- Driving License: Code - 10