Bawinile Pridesworth Zungu

Attended National Gender Machinery meetings at Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (RSA Presidency)

Attended the International Conferences namely CANADA Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Programme; 2013 Commission on the Status of Women in New York (America); 2025 Commission on the Status of Women in New York (America)

Attended National School of Government courses namely Public Service Ethics and SMS Entry course

• As a gender focal point within the Department,the official is responsible for conducting gender audits, assist programmes to develop gender sensitive indicators, work towards creating an enabling environment for gender mainstreaming, train employees on gender analysis and sensitization and ensure implementation of national gender policies and alignment with international instruments for gender equality.
• The official also assist in developing and implementing policies, strategies and guidelines to promote women empowerment and gender equality. The officilal work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the Department as M&E is a key component of the work of a GFP.
• The official regularly liaise with the Ministry for Women (Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities), the National Gender Machinery and other relevant bodies on issues of strategies affecting and impacting women empowerment. In addition, the official represent the Department in various fora. Due to my excellent work, I have been awarded a performance bonus for two following years. On the promotion of the Director of the Gender Unit, the official was appointed Acting Director and took on the additional tasks building my skills and capacity for the work conducted by the Unit.

The official initially worked in the Welfare Services Branch at National Department of Social Development

• Designed training programs for National DSD and rolled out these programmes to nine (9) provincial counterparts to enhance their understanding of new DSD Welfare related policies, Women Strategy, Socio-Economic Empowerment sessions for Widows and KAIZEN Japanese philosophy/ Model.
• Ensure the provision of Social Welfare Services through the mandate granted to the National Department of Social Development which is implemented by the provincial counterparts including KwaZulu-Natal Province.
• The official was initially placed under the Directorate: Families.
• The achievement of the official was to finalize and get the Women's Strategy approved in the Department.
• Monitored legislative developments, ensuring timely adaptation of policies in response to changes.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop sound policies addressing pressing concerns for Women in the country
• Mentored junior team members in best practices for effective policy management.
• Oversaw budgetary allocations related to specific policy initiatives, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Provided expert guidance to senior leadership on matters related to policy formulation and execution.
• Coordinated communication strategies around key policies, ensuring consistent messaging throughout the organization.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that values diverse perspectives within the policymaking process.
• Developed strong relationships with external partners for collaboration on key policy initiatives.
• Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
• Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
• Led cross-functional teams in drafting comprehensive policy documents and guidelines.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization through regular policy reviews and updates.

• Implemented the KZN Community Safety and Liaison Strategic Plan and Operational Plan for Service Delivery and M&E
• Administered a Monitoring and Evaluation template to assess the effective and efficiency of SAPS in the KZN province
• Supported the SAPS stations in Midlands with recommendations through a report to the Commissioner.
• Supported the stakeholders in the fight against crime in the province.
• Supported the MEC at the Imbizo Crime Prevention Campaigns
• Report Writing for the Department's Head of Department for the attention of the SAPS Provincial Commissioner.

• Coordinated Crime Prevention unit with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the performance management of the Region in the fight against youth and social crime prevention in collaboration with SAPS and community structures.
• Advocating for partnership and cooperation with SAPS in managing the youth / Children in conflict with the law.

• Successfully managed the Child Support Grant Provincial Budget and its impleemntation in the District offices and Local Service offices.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for Child Support Grant projects.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

• Coordinated National Women's Day, International Women's Day, 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, etc
• Practiced Generic Social Work, Case work, Group work and Community Work.
• Supported the multidisciplinary team meetings to review client progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.
• Enhanced community resources for clients through collaboration with local agencies and organizations.
• Streamlined referral processes by creating a centralized system that increased efficiency and accessibility of services for clients.
• Coordinated the support group for the Youth in Conflict with the Law etc

• Supported clients and families with counselling services.
• Liaison with NGO's, CBO's and stakeholders (other government departments) to ensure the interdepartmental Social Work practice.
• Liaison and giving guidance to Persons with Disability, Institutions, Social Security, Social Development on relevant days for Commemoration eg Child Protection Week, 16 Days of Activism against Women and Child Abuse.
• Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
• Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
• Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
• Conducted Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Campaigns together with SAPS, Justice and Department of EDucation.
• Established Poverty Alleviation Projects for Women and Coordinated Support for Women living with HIV and AIDS and the support Group for the Survivors of Domestic Violence.
• Supervising students placed at the office.
• Report Writing and foster care report presentation in Children's Court.

• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times through case worker Intake services, Case work Home investigations for home circumstances. Group work and Community Work.
• Presented and Advocated for the prospective foster care children before Children's Court Commissioner for foster care placements, Children's Home placement and Places of Safety.
• Invited Professor Fikile Mazibuko to reorientate the Social Workers on Social Work Policy and Legislative updates.
• Commemorated the relevant Days eg Women's Day, Youth month etc.
• Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
• Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
• Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.