Given Dube
Finance Graduate (Incoming)
Johannesburg
Summary
Final-year BCom Finance student at the University of Johannesburg and U21 Global Citizen, with leadership experience as Mr UJ APK 1st Prince, Chairperson of Cornerstone Men's Residence, overseeing teams, budgets, and strategic student initiatives. Equipped with strong financial analysis, project management, and Python skills, I am driven to apply my expertise, analytical rigor, and leadership capabilities to finance and investments delivering measurable impact in high-performance, client-focused environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
International Peer Mentor (NICE Programme 2026)
University of Edinburgh
Remote
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Facilitated group discussions and guided international students, enhancing cross-cultural collaboration and communication skills.
- Mentored peers through regular one-on-one sessions, fostering personal growth, accountability, and problem-solving.
- Coordinated virtual team activities and project milestones, demonstrating leadership, organization, and remote project management.
- Developed strategies to manage conflicts, engagement challenges, and group dynamics, strengthening interpersonal and analytical skills.
Chairperson, Cornerstone Men's Residence 2025
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Led operations for a residence of over 220 students, overseeing academic performance, welfare, and disciplinary structures.
- Administered and controlled a residence budget exceeding R120,000, ensuring effective allocation of resources and financial oversight to address students needs.
- Led a team of 5 House Committee members, Residence Academic Advisors, and Peer Mentors to design and execute residence program's and social initiatives, enhancing student well-being, engagement, and academic outcomes.
MR UJ APK 1st Prince (Student Ambassador) 24/25
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Improved communication between students and university staff by serving as a liaison to address concerns and provide feedback.
- Served as a university ambassador, managing key stakeholder relationships and representing the institution at an international level to enhance global engagement and strategic partnerships.
- Partnered with external organizations to execute community-based initiatives, identifying and addressing critical student challenges.
- Led strategic projects aimed at combating food insecurity, demonstrating how collaboration has an impact on problem-solving and societal impact.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Game Programming in Python
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany 04.2001 -
Certificate - Entrepreneurship & Intercultural Skills
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland 04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership & Team Management
Financial modeling & Python for Data Analysis
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Problem-solving & Adaptability
Financial management & Budgeting
Ethical behavior & Social awareness
Supervising and coordinating teams
Decision-making under pressure
Strategic planning & execution
Certification
Game Programming in Python
Timeline
International Peer Mentor (NICE Programme 2026)
University of Edinburgh
03.2026 - 06.2026
Game Programming in Python
07-2025
Entrepreneurship & Intercultural skills
06-2025
Chairperson, Cornerstone Men's Residence 2025
University of Johannesburg
01.2025 - 12.2025
MR UJ APK 1st Prince (Student Ambassador) 24/25
University of Johannesburg
09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Certificate - Game Programming in Python
Technische Universität Berlin
04.2001 -
Certificate - Entrepreneurship & Intercultural Skills
University of Edinburgh
04.2001 -