Bhekizenzo Ben Simelane
Lecturer
Durban
Summary
I am experienced in providing excellent service whilst working in a busy environment, flexible concerning hours of work. I am also experienced in teaching or lecturing, tutoring, facilitating, managing students’ learning experiences, providing students with academic and technical support, marking, and evaluating assessments, examinations, and memorandums, developing learning materials, co-ordinating as well as moderating isiZulu content. I am experienced in translating isiZulu materials as well as transcribing. I am keen to develop my teaching and research skills further and prepared to work in a variety of roles as required.
Dynamic Lecturer with 04 years of successful lecturing and administration experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
06.2024 - Current
- Modules lectured: Honours Level- Terminology Development (TEDE802), Language Planning (LPMA 802), Translation 301 (Level 3) and Level 1- Cultural Diversity (CLDV101).
- Duties: Course coordination, preparing & delivering of lectures, initiation, and development of subject material, editing and proofreading study material, designing assessments (tests, assignments, presentations, and examinations), moderating, marking, capturing of marks, consultation with students, attendance of departmental meetings, conducting scholarly research, and other administrative duties assigned to do.
Contract Lecturer
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2024 - Current
- Modules lectured: Morphology- Advanced isiZulu (ZULM 201), Academic Writing (ZULM 105), Onomastics (ZULM303), Oral Literature (ZULM102) and Honours Level- Translation, Academic Writing (ZULM 105) & Interpreting (ZULM714).
- Duties: Course coordination, preparing & delivering of lectures, initiation, and development of subject material, editing and proofreading study material, designing assessments (tests, assignments, presentations, and examinations), moderating, marking, capturing of marks, consultation with students, attendance of departmental meetings, conducting scholarly research, and other administrative duties assigned to do.
Residence Advisor
Durban University of Technology
03.2019 - Current
- Duties: Lead the management of the residence, ensuring the property is operated in line with the agreed operating principles and supporting the achievement of our division’s goal to be leading in service levels to students, parents, and stakeholders. Organizing and coordinating fundraising events. Offer residents advice to students on safety procedures, security precautions, and community adjustment. Assisting students with Residence Life programs. Doing presentations and reports on events. Manages the allocated budget and the infrastructure of a residence. Oversees the day-to-day residence office administration. Attends to and manages all emergencies (medical, death, fire, etc.). Manages, monitors, and ensures order and discipline within a given residence. Manages the resident student assistant (RSA), mentors and the house committee and ensures that they perform their duties. Assists the Residence Admissions and Placement Office with the registration of students in the residence. Ensures compliance and implementation of the Living and Learning framework as endorsed by the university. Assists in managing the cleaning staff in the residence.
Lecturer
Tshwane University of Technology
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Modules lectured until the end 2024 academic year: English (LLE105P and LLE205P) from level 1 to level 2 students. IsiZulu (LZL405P) level 4 students.
- Duties: Course coordination, preparing & delivering of lectures, initiation, and development of subject material, editing and proofreading study material, designing assessments (tests, assignments, presentations, and examinations), moderating, marking, capturing of marks, consultation with students, attendance of departmental meetings, conducting scholarly research, and other administrative duties assigned to do.
Replacement Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Modules lectured until the end of October: Interpreting 202, level 2 students and Translation 301, level 3 students.
- Duties: Course coordination, preparing & delivering of lectures, initiation, and development of subject material, editing and proofreading study material, designing assessments (tests, assignments, presentations, and examinations), moderating, marking, capturing of marks, consultation with students, attendance of departmental meetings, conducting scholarly research, and other administrative duties assigned to do.
Volunteer
Durban University of Technology
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Duties: Providing one-on–one and group support, guidance, and encouraging first year’s residence students. Assist students with their studies on how to write academically and help them with their assignments and projects as well as practical subject.
Teaching Assistant
Durban University of Technology
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Modules lectured until the end of May: Cultural Diversity, from level 1 to 4 students.
- Duties: Course coordination, preparing & delivering of lectures, initiation, and development of subject material, editing and proofreading study material, designing assessments (tests, assignments, presentations, and examinations), moderating, marking, capturing of marks, consultation with students, attendance of departmental meetings, conducting scholarly research, and other administrative duties assigned to do.
Administrative Assistant
Durban University of Technology
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Duties: Providing administrative support, processing deliverables as per SETA requirement, maintaining records on OLUMS system, processing student stipends, manages telephonic/counter enquiries, responds efficiently and promptly to all queries/requests for delivery, whether written, verbal, or telephonic, acting as the frontline representative of the department/programme, and promoting the image of the department.
Freelancer
Durban University of Technology
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Duties: Translating pamphlets documents from English into isiZulu, as well as proofreading them.
Student Library Assistant
Durban University of Technology
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Duties: Create new user accounts, recharge, and edit existing user accounts, copying, printing, scanning, laminating, answering telephones, report all hardware and software problems, handle clients’ basic queries, collect payments from users, assist students utilize software problems and services and conduct basic information searches and any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Tutor
Durban University of Technology
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Modules tutored until the end of October: Interpreting and Translation, from level 1 to 2 students.
- Duties: Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks. Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.
Student Assistant
Durban University of Technology
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Duties: Assist students with registration process, proof of registration as well as any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
Educator (SGB Position)
Sogaduzela Secondary School
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Subjects taught until the end of November: Mathematics- Grade 8, IsiZulu- 8 &9 and English- Grade 9 &10
- Duties: Planning and preparing lessons, encouraging student participation, researching, and developing new teaching materials, research and implementing new teaching methods, marking student work, and recording performance and setting assessments and overseeing examinations.
Education
Ph.D. - Human Sciences (IsiZulu Studies)
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 04.2024 - Current
Masters (M-Tech) - Language Practice
Durban University of Technology
Certificate in Teaching English as Foreign Language - undefined
TEFL Professional Institute
B-Tech - Translation and Interpreting Practice
Durban University of Technology
N. Dip - Translation and Interpreting Practice
Durban University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Khanyanjalo Secondary School
Skills
Lecture development
Online class discussion
Academic publication
Discussion facilitation
Interests
Reading
Sports
Music
Freelance Experience
09/01/19, Freelancer, Co-operative Education, Translating pamphlets documents from English into isiZulu, as well as proofreading them.
Leadership And Administration
- House Committee Member (Deputy Chair and Treasurer), DUT Student Housing, 01/01/16 - 12/31/16
- Supervisor of Student Assistant Librarian, DUT BM PARTEL LIBRARY, 2018
- Insika Men’s Network Advisor, DUT Student Housing (Sub-Structure)
- Level 3 & 4 Student Rep, Durban University of Technology, 2017 & 2018
Language Competence
Proficient, Proficient
Interpersonal And Developed Abilities
I can work under pressure, enjoy being part of a team and I am able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. I am a friendly person, patient and sensitive to the diversity of students. I adapt to the working environment of a large organization. I am a hard-working person. I am always prepared to learn from other people and to learn new abilities. I have advanced communication (both verbal and writing) skills as well as advanced interpersonal skills obtained through my studies as well as my past and current work experience and I have an advanced proficiency in English. I have advanced computer and internet skills obtained through my studies as well as my past and current job. I have good experience of working with different people and I acknowledge that people are different in some way and therefore, they have different needs which are equally valued. Working as a lecturer has enabled me an opportunity to improve my research, teaching, tutoring, facilitating, presentation, assessing, marking, and moderating skills; however, I can say that I am looking forward to developing these skills even better.
Names
Bhekizenzo Ben
Contact Address
10 Botanic Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
Conference Attendance
Exploring the role of the pastoral interpreters: Case Study of the independent churches in South Africa, ALASA 25TH International Conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 07/09/24 - 07/12/24
Telephone
- +27665132933
- +27843580006
Present Occupation
Part-Time/ Contract Lecturer
Awards
- 2018, Top Research Student (BTech Level)
- 2017, Student with Ubuntu (BTech Level)
- 2018, Most Active Student (BTech Level)
- 2018, Best Employee: Student Library Assistant (DUT Library)
Timeline
Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
06.2024 - Current
Ph.D. - Human Sciences (IsiZulu Studies)
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2024 - Current
Contract Lecturer
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2024 - Current
Replacement Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
08.2023 - 10.2023
Volunteer
Durban University of Technology
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lecturer
Tshwane University of Technology
05.2023 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant
Durban University of Technology
02.2023 - 05.2023
Freelancer
Durban University of Technology
09.2019 - 09.2019
Residence Advisor
Durban University of Technology
03.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Durban University of Technology
01.2019 - 03.2022
Academic Tutor
Durban University of Technology
03.2018 - 10.2018
Student Assistant
Durban University of Technology
01.2018 - 03.2018
Student Library Assistant
Durban University of Technology
01.2016 - 11.2018
Educator (SGB Position)
Sogaduzela Secondary School
03.2012 - 11.2014
Masters (M-Tech) - Language Practice
Durban University of Technology
Certificate in Teaching English as Foreign Language - undefined
TEFL Professional Institute
B-Tech - Translation and Interpreting Practice
Durban University of Technology
N. Dip - Translation and Interpreting Practice
Durban University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Khanyanjalo Secondary School
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