Seshibe Damaries Mmantsha
Proactive Development Specialist
Polokwane
Summary
Proactive and enthusiastic development professional with over 5 years of experience in research, data collection, monitoring & evaluation, and civic education. Skilled in managing teams, conducting fieldwork, facilitating community engagement, and ensuring data accuracy. Strong academic background with an Honours in Development Studies. Passionate about driving evidence-based solutions to support sustainable development and policy implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Data Collector
WITS Commercial Enterprise
02.2023
- Recruited and engaged community members to participate in research studies.
- Conducted household interviews and captured data using questionnaires.
- Documented project activities through photographs and field reports.
Democracy Education Facilitator
Independent Electoral Commission
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned and delivered civic and democracy education sessions in communities.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, gatherings, and educational events.
- Prepared and delivered impactful presentations on democratic processes.
- Distributed educational and campaign materials such as pamphlets and factsheets.
- Compiled and submitted detailed reports with supporting evidence.
Team Leader
Human Sciences Research Council
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised fieldworkers, allocated tasks, and monitored daily progress.
- Assisted in household data collection and anthropometry measurements.
- Ensured data accuracy by reviewing and rectifying errors on tracking sheets.
- Managed project logistics including expenditure, equipment, and documentation.
- Provided daily reports to supervisors and addressed fieldwork challenges.
Research Intern
Human Sciences Research Council
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Collected, captured, and cleaned data using MIS and REDCap systems.
- Conducted interviews, transcriptions, translations, and focus group discussions.
- Performed literature reviews, data analysis, and daily reporting.
- Supported monitoring and evaluation through telephonic follow-ups.
Research Intern
National Research Foundation
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted telephonic interviews and captured data on MIS.
- Cleaned, transcribed, and translated collected data for analysis.
- Analyzed data using graphs and descriptive reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Development Studies
UNISA
05.2021
Bachelor in Development - undefined
University of Limpopo
05.2013
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Motlalaohle Secondary School
12.2008
Skills
Research, Data Collection & Analysis
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Team Leadership & Training
Project & Fieldwork Management
Community & Civic Engagement
Data Cleaning & Reporting
Facilitation & Presentation
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Certification
Project Management Skills |AIA | 10-11 November 2016
References
- Maria, Ramano, Team Leader, 067 284 4005/ mariaramano25@gmail.com, Human Sciences Research Council
- Rodney, Managa, Supervisor, 078 764 7419/ lavhe.managa@gmail.com, Human Sciences Research Council
- Moloko Lethole, Coordinator, 079 279 2988/ letholeh@elections.org.za, Independent Electoral Commission
Timeline
Democracy Education Facilitator
Independent Electoral Commission
08.2023 - 05.2024
Data Collector
WITS Commercial Enterprise
02.2023
Team Leader
Human Sciences Research Council
03.2021 - 09.2022
Research Intern
Human Sciences Research Council
05.2020 - 09.2020
Research Intern
National Research Foundation
05.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Development Studies
UNISA
Bachelor in Development - undefined
University of Limpopo
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Motlalaohle Secondary School