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Dimakatjo MAMABOLO

Lecturer: Commerce
Johannesburg

Summary

A driven and passionate academic professional with a Master of Commerce degree and a strong foundation in Business Management, programme coordination, and academic development. I bring over 4 years of experience supporting teaching, learning, and programme administration in tertiary institutions. Demonstrated excellence in facilitating student learning through tutoring, mentoring, and academic programme support. Strong advocate for academic success, with a proven ability to manage curriculum delivery, support student engagement, and contribute to a culture of scholarship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Programme Coordinator

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated pre-, during-, and post-programme academic administration for management programmes.
  • Liaised with faculty and students to ensure seamless academic content delivery.
  • Managed updates to Aspire platform including lecture materials, assessments, and communications.
  • Assisted in the facilitation of evening academic sessions
  • Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.

Trainee Administrator (Academic Support)

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed academic operations such as exam scheduling, material preparation, and session producing.
  • Coordinated with academic departments and external institutions for curriculum planning.
  • Supported online learning sessions and administrative delivery of academic programmes.
  • Oversaw programme administration logistics and maintained academic systems data.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to support course and lecture preparation.

Project Manager

EnactusUL
01.2021 - 12.2021

Designed project scopes and coordinated execution through academic integration.

Promoted team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.

  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Tutor

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated group and individual sessions for undergraduate students in Business Management.
  • Delivered academic support both online and in-person.
  • Enhanced student understanding through applied learning strategies and mentoring.

Mentor

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provided social and academic mentorship to students to enhance academic engagement and success.
  • Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
  • Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.

Administrative Assistant

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported department heads with academic scheduling, event planning, and data management.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.

Invigilator

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed time effectively during exams, enabling students to complete their tests without interruption or stress.
  • Streamlined the administration of exams by efficiently organizing testing materials and maintaining detailed records.
  • Conducted thorough checks of identification documents, verifying that only eligible candidates participated in examinations.
  • Prevented unauthorized materials from entering the testing area, upholding standards of fairness for all examinees.
  • Supported student wellbeing during exams by addressing concerns and providing appropriate guidance as needed.
  • Collaborated with fellow invigilators to maintain a high standard of professionalism throughout the examination process.
  • Communicated clearly with students about exam rules and expectations, minimizing confusion and potential misconduct.

Entrepreneur

DMD Foods
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Conducted market research, developed product lines, and managed business operations.

Education

Master of Commerce - Business Management

University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
04.2001 -

Honours in Business Management -

University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
04.2001 -

BCom Business Management - Business Management

University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Tertiary Teaching & Learning Support

references

Available upon request

Timeline

Programme Coordinator

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
10.2024 - Current

Trainee Administrator (Academic Support)

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
01.2023 - 10.2024

Project Manager

EnactusUL
01.2021 - 12.2021

Tutor

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2021

Mentor

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2019

Invigilator

University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2019

Entrepreneur

DMD Foods
01.2019 - 12.2019

Master of Commerce - Business Management

University of Limpopo
04.2001 -

Honours in Business Management -

University of Limpopo
04.2001 -

BCom Business Management - Business Management

University of Limpopo
04.2001 -
Dimakatjo MAMABOLOLecturer: Commerce