Bongiwe Mdingi
Student Recruitment Practitioner
Stellenbosch
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in relationship building and computer literacy, honed across roles at Stellenbosch University and beyond. Excelled in enhancing BCIA enrollment targets and leveraging intercultural skills for diverse student engagement. Adept at transforming challenges into opportunities, showcasing leadership and a strong work ethic in every endeavor.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Student Recruitment Practitioner
Stellenbosch University
2016.06 - Current
- Application generation: engagements with top feeder schools.
- Diversity Recruitment - ensure that the BCIA (Black, Colored, Indian, Asian) enrollment targets for new first-years are met.
- Brand positioning: attend career exhibitions and do school presentations.
- Benchmark best practices to remain on top of the latest trends, locally and globally.
- Open Day: Participate in the annual on-campus and online open day.
- Advisory sessions.
- Relationship building with faculties, educators, prospective students, and parents.
- Report writing.
Financial Aid Advisor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2012.06 - 2016.05
- Assisting students with bursary and loan applications.
- Processing bursary refund requests for national and international students.
- Attending Financial Aid Practitioners of South Africa (FAPSA) national meetings regarding National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Recruitment Consultant
NT Ngidi Consulting
2009.09 - 2010.01
- Building relationships with clients.
- Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates.
- Arranging interviews for the right candidates with clients.
- Receiving and reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates.
Real Estate Sales Consultant
ERA Real Estate
2007.03 - 2008.07
- Finding buyers for home sellers.
- Compiling advertisements.
- Doing listing presentations.
- Inviting prospective buyers to launches of new developments.
Junior Lecturer
Central University of Technology, Free State
2002.02 - 2006.12
- Lecturing full-time and part-time to undergraduate students in the field of Information and Business Administration.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessments in accordance with university policies.
- Provided extra support for struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions or additional resources.
- Coaching and mentoring lecturer assistants.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma: Leadership -
Stellenbosch Business School
Bellville - Cape Town 2001.04 -
B.Tech Post-School Education -
Central University of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 2001.04 -
B. Tech Commercial Administration -
Central University of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 2001.04 -
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Relationship building
- Computer Literacy in SUNStudent, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Intercultural skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Creativity
- Work ethic
- Leadership
Languages
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
IsiXhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
South Sotho
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Executive and Management Coaching
Distance running and Hiking
Completed more than 20 marathons including Comrades and Two Oceans ultra-marathons.
Timeline
Voice Clinic - Power Speaking
2024-06
Executive and Management Coaching
2024-04
Student Recruitment Practitioner
Stellenbosch University
2016.06 - Current
Financial Aid Advisor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2012.06 - 2016.05
Recruitment Consultant
NT Ngidi Consulting
2009.09 - 2010.01
Real Estate Sales Consultant
ERA Real Estate
2007.03 - 2008.07
Junior Lecturer
Central University of Technology, Free State
2002.02 - 2006.12
Post Graduate Diploma: Leadership -
Stellenbosch Business School
2001.04 -
B.Tech Post-School Education -
Central University of Technology, Free State
2001.04 -
B. Tech Commercial Administration -
Central University of Technology, Free State
2001.04 -
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