Meryl Y. Z. Thandeka Mabaso

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. As an accomplished leader with over 10 years of experience in executive management roles, I have a proven track record of delivering results in complex organizational environments. My strategic vision, coupled with my ability to align operational units to support organizational goals, has consistently led to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness within previous organizations. I hold a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) which has enhanced my abilities to take on business challenges in this ever-changing environment.

• Writing Effective reports & proposals, Stellenbosch University, 2012
• Introduction to SAMTRAC, NOSA, 2011
• ABET, WRAP Write Read And Progress
• Introduction to Project Management, Execuprime, 2003
• Assessor course, IEB, 2002
• HIV/AIDS/STI and Life skills, DrumAide, 1997
• Workplace discipline and Dismissal, South African Labour Guide
• Apply leadership concepts in a work context, ACMERET Solutions

• Computer skills
• Report writing skills
• Motivational and Negotiation skills
• Office Management
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Management of finances
• Analytical and Problem solving
• Innovative, creative
• Strategic and operational management skills
• Project Management: conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrable evidence of the use of technology for planning, communication and project management purposes
• Time Management
• Leadership skills

• I was running a small company which provides training for the youth and the community on the following topics:
• Basic Counseling Skills
• Helping the sexually Abused Children
• HIV/AIDS impact on children
• Helping child-headed households
• Coping with pressure
• Loss Grief and Mourning
• I developed material, send it for approval and then train the trainers who then implement the programme.
• I have also been sub contracted by an NGO in KZN to run workshops for communities and schools on Food and Gardening which is one strategy of alleviating poverty in rural communities. Through this I was able to establish Food and Garden project in schools towards poverty alleviation for OVC’s (Orphans and Vulnerable Children).

• Maiden Name: Msweli
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Code 8

• Mrs Sharon Mbambo, Star for Life, Human Resource Manager, 53 Anglers Rod, Meerensee, 3901, +27 84 252 2827
• Mr Zolile Molemela, Maths Centre - KZN, Former Provincial Manager, +27 61 409 5581 / +27 76 129 2655
• Mrs Sane Mdlalose, SmartStart Early Learning, Chief Growth Officer, +27 81 836 4273
• Ms Debbey Olivier, TRAC SA, Executive Director, +27 21 808 4384, +27 86 683 7383