Brigett Matomela
Programmes Assistant
Summary
Pragmatic Assistant well-known for being hands-on dynamo with boundless energy to fulfill various tasks, with nearly three years of experience in project administration and grants management within the NGO sector. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at different levels.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Programmes Assistant
Social Change Assistance Trust
2 2023 - Current
- Worked closely with the programmes team and managers in implementing different projects by managing deadlines, resource allocation, and progress updates.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Improved accuracy of financial records with diligent tracking of expenses , budgeting and invoice processing.
- Provided field monitoring and support to grantees.
- Facilitated Water Management, Climate Change, Governance and Financial Management workshops.
- Supervised borehole drilling for the agricultural projects in different provinces.
Data Science Intern
Explore AI Academy
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Implemented data visualization techniques to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
- Leveraged mathematical techniques to develop engineering and scientific solutions.
- Assisted in curating high-quality datasets through rigorous cleaning and validation processes, ensuring reliable inputs for analysis.
- Partnered closely with other departments – bridging gaps between technical nuances of Data Science and specific business needs.
- Participated in workshops to advance skills.
- Participated in team brainstorming sessions to identify innovative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
Climate Change Intern
Social Change Assistance Trust
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported the SCAT Climate Change Project.
- Assisted with project implementation and monitoring.
- Coordinated tasks related to data collection and processing.
- Facilitated climate change workshops.
- Managed social media accounts to boost the organizations visibility, generating increased interest from donors and partner organizations.
Education
DATA SCIENCE (Certification) -
EXPLORE AI ACADEMY
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Geohydrology (Honours)
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
04.2001 - 2022.04
Bachelor of Science - Geology
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
04.2001 - 2020.04
Skills
Proficient in advanced computer skills
References
- Ms Nosibabalwe Socikwa, Social Change Assistance Trust, Programme Officer, +27 67 3713-955, Nosibabalwe@scat.org.za
- Mr Vuyo Msizi, Social Change Assistance Trust, Senior Programme officer, +27 84 242-2012, Vuyo@scat.org.za
Affiliations
- Candidate Natural Scientist (SACNASP)
- Ground Water Division of GSSA
Certification
Data Analytics and Machine learning for Geoscientists (GSSA)
Timeline
Data Science Intern
Explore AI Academy
08.2023 - 11.2023
Climate Change Intern
Social Change Assistance Trust
01.2022 - 01.2023
DATA SCIENCE (Certification) -
EXPLORE AI ACADEMY
04.2001 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Geohydrology (Honours)
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
04.2001 - 2022.04
Bachelor of Science - Geology
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
04.2001 - 2020.04
Programmes Assistant
Social Change Assistance Trust
2 2023 - Current
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