BATHABILE MAGDELINE MAKHALEMELE
2 Fire Finch Street, U36 Storknest,Albertsdal Heights, Alberton
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker with 8 years of experience across NGOs, the Department of Social Development, Child Welfare, Schools, Universities, and private practice. Skilled in counselling, psychosocial support, case management, child and family services, and community development.
Experienced in collaborating with local Radio Stations, the Gauteng Department of Community Safety facilitating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programmes, and partnering with Legal Firms in resolving child and family dispute cases, writing reports and presenting them at Courts. Passionate about empowering individuals and community, while mentoring and supervising Honours Social Work students during their workplace placements.
Overview
4
4
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Social Worker
Siziwe Luthuli Social Work in Private Practice
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Mentored junior social workers, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care solutions.
Social Worker
University of Johannesburg (APB Campus)
03.2025 - 08.2025
- To attend to residence crises and provide therapy counseling to students.
- 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.
- Research relevant topics and arrange events for awareness and workshops.
- Create a supportive learning.
- Write reports and maintain client records and data.
Social Worker
University of Johannesburg (APK Campus)
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Providing individual and group counselling to students experiencing personal, emotional, social, or academic challenges.
- Offer crisis intervention for students facing emergencies, including suicide risk, trauma, gender-based violence abuse, or bereavement.
- Facilitate psychoeducational workshops on topic such as mental health, stress management, substance abuse, healthy relationships, resilience, and life skills.
- collaborate with academic staff, psychologists, medical professionals, disability services, residence staff, and external organisations to provide holistic support.
- Promote student wellbeing through prevention and early intervention programmes.
Social Worker
Lesedi Le Neo Social Work in Private Practice
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide parental support & Co-parenting
- Couple/ Marital Counselling
- Addiction and Bereavement Counselling
- Individual & Family Counselling
- Trauma Counselling
- Pre-Marriage Counselling
- Pre-Divorce Counselling
- Divorce Settlement Planning
- Employee & Wellness Services
Social Worker
Child Welfare
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Drafting reports, administrating foster care applications, administrating children's placement in 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
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Investigate cases involving child abuse, neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, and other social challenges.
- Prepare Court reports, affidavits, and provide expert testimony in children's Court and other legal proceedings.
- Support and monitor foster families, child and care centres, and other community-based care services.
- Collaborate with schools, healthcare facilities, SAPS, NGO's, courts, and other stakeholders to provide integrated service.
Social Worker
Girls And Boys Town NGO
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, addressing diverse psychological and social needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote mental well-being and social skills development among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients in crisis situations.
- Implemented community outreach programs, increasing awareness of available resources and services for at-risk populations.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Research (In Progress)
University of South Africa
Gauteng, RSA11-2027
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 - undefined
Cornerstone HR
Gauteng, RSA07-2005
National Certificate, Electrical engineering (Light Current) - undefined
Ekurhuleni West College
Katlehong08-2003
Matric - Mathematical, physical Science, Biology, Geography, Sesotho, English
Mponthseng High School
Gauteng, RSA12-2001
Advanced Short Course in Employee Assistance Programmes, Psychology -
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, RSA08-2021
Skills
Crisis intervention and risk assessment
Suicide prevention and intervention
Substance abuse assessment and support
Academic and personal support counselling
Workshops facilitation and psychoeducation
Collaboration with academic staff and multidisciplinary teams
Cultural competence and diversity awareness
Report writing and case documentation
Ethical decision-making and professional practice
Case management
Family counselling
Child welfare assessment
Group facilitation
Community outreach
Timeline
Senior Social Worker
Siziwe Luthuli Social Work in Private Practice
11.2025 - Current
Social Worker
University of Johannesburg (APB Campus)
03.2025 - 08.2025
Social Worker
University of Johannesburg (APK Campus)
10.2024 - 02.2025
Social Worker
Lesedi Le Neo Social Work in Private Practice
01.2024 - 09.2024
Social Worker
Child Welfare
09.2022 - 12.2023
Social Worker
Department Of Social Development
05.2019 - 05.2022
Social Worker
Girls And Boys Town NGO
08.2018 - 04.2019
Matric - Mathematical, physical Science, Biology, Geography, Sesotho, English
Mponthseng High School
National Certificate, Electrical engineering (Light Current) - undefined
Ekurhuleni West College
Computer Certificate, MS Word / MS Access / E-mail / MS Excel and Power Point - undefined
Cornerstone HR
Bachelor Of Social Work - Psychology
University of South Africa
Master of Social Work - Research (In Progress)
University of South Africa
Advanced Short Course in Employee Assistance Programmes, Psychology -
University Of Pretoria
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Nationality : RSA
- Date of Birth : 08 August 1982
- Driving License : Code - 10