Gugu Pertunia Thwala
MBOMBELA
Summary
Committed and visionary leader with a passion for community development, service delivery, and transparent governance. Experienced in working with communities and stakeholders to promote economic growth, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment within Mbombela Municipality. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents through accountable leadership and sustainable municipal development
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mpumalanga provincial chairperson of women league
Mpumalanga ActionSA
Mbombela, South Africa
01.2024 - Current
- Chaired board meetings to facilitate collaborative decision-making and effective policy development.
- Set ambitious operational expectations and developed clear pathways to achieve strategic goals.
- Reviewed and evaluated reports, recommendations, and requests from subordinate leadership to inform key decisions.
Nurse and change house suppervisor
Galaxy Gold Mine
Mbombela, South Africa
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
Ehlanzeni regional campaign mananger
ActionSA Mpumalanga
Mbombela, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored campaign performance through analytics tools, adjusting strategies in real-time to improve results.
- Filled campaign positions and defined all individual roles.
- Built successful political coalitions to drive message to the forefront.
Nurse
Tygerbere Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Implemented strategies to manage patients' pain and discomfort, enhancing their quality of life.
- Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - self awarnes communication
Ward 15 Ocupational therapy
Mbombela01-2010
NVQ Level 1 - HIV&AIDS refreshment counselling training
HWSETA
HIV&AIDS Refreshment counselling training01-2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer
Creative minds
Mbombela01-2008
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Auxilary
Lilian Spengene Memorial Nursing
Benoni01-2006
Skills
- Team building
- Visionary thinking
- Campaign management
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Team building and training
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
zulu
Proficient
C2
Siswati
Proficient
C2
Interests
Community development and empowerment initiatives
Running a soup kitchen to provide meals and support to vulnerable community members
Volunteering in local community outreach programmes
Promoting youth develop
Timeline
Mpumalanga provincial chairperson of women league
Mpumalanga ActionSA
01.2024 - Current
Ehlanzeni regional campaign mananger
ActionSA Mpumalanga
01.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse and change house suppervisor
Galaxy Gold Mine
01.2018 - Current
Nurse
Tygerbere Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2016
NVQ Level 2 - self awarnes communication
Ward 15 Ocupational therapy
NVQ Level 1 - HIV&AIDS refreshment counselling training
HWSETA
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer
Creative minds
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Auxilary
Lilian Spengene Memorial Nursing