Professional with strong background in community engagement and program development. Specializes in fostering partnerships, managing projects, and driving positive change. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful results. Possesses skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, complemented by reliable and flexible approach to evolving needs have developed my interpersonal skills since I became involved in the community, when i started working at The Nelspoort Advice office back in 1999. At the time I was active in various community organizations which contributed to my good intellectual understanding to work with diverse society. I further developed through active participatory activities, initiatives; network then liaised and communicates with other civil society structures on community development issues. As result to abovementioned and good working relationships with various stakeholders my human growth and mental visual was inevitable. I can work on my own initiative and function well during tasks that require from me, to be a part of a team. Attain high working standards, very accountable, as I enjoy organizing and taking on mediating roles whenever necessary to ensure that my objectives are met, and all obligations are served.
Build sound working relationships with various Departments and Community stakeholders for the 17 years employed as Community Development Worker at the Department of Local Government. Manage to build my self-confidence, skills, and empowerment in all works of life, whilst act as the
Government in the rural Community of Nelspoort and surroundings. Thus, I can assure you that my BATHOPELE Principals is inherent in me, have monthly consultation meetings with community stakeholders and also the community to stay abreast, through 17 years build a trustworthy vessel of government with regular update and inform communities on new developments & services available, absolute transparent and accountable as serving the rural communities with access to government services, strive to give best value for services and always in improve in interventions and programmers.
Experienced with community engagement and program development. Utilizes effective communication and relationship-building to create impactful initiatives. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource allocation for community improvement. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in community engagement and program development. Successfully implemented initiatives that enhanced local services and fostered community cohesion. Demonstrated leadership in collaboration and strategic planning. Professional with strong background in community engagement and program development. Specializes in fostering partnerships, managing projects, and driving positive change. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful results. Possesses skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, complemented by reliable and flexible approach to evolving needs.
Cross-cultural communication
Fundraising strategies
Resource mobilization
Policy analysis
Monitoring and evaluation
Community organizing
REFERENCES:
1. Mr Heinrich Magerman Provincial Director
Community Development Worker Programme
7THFloor,80 St Geeorges Mall, Waldorf Building
Cape Town
8000
Office: 021 4832865
Cell: 0823012884
Email: Heinrich.Magerman@westerncape.gov.za
2. Mr Grant Cook Supervisor- Community Development Workers
Programme
Provincial Office
Cape Town
Cell: 0609720092
Email: Grant.Cook@westerncape.gov.za
3. Mrs Maria Steenkamp Manager – Social Assistance Security Services
Agency (SASSA)
Beaufort West Regional Office
Beaufort West
Office: 023 4491300
Cell: 0722537440
Email: MariaST@sassa.gov.za
4. Mrs Aletta Green Supervisor- Department of Justice
Beaufort West
6973
Email: AlGreen@justice.gov.za
Cell: 0790297631
Office:0234151787
5. Mr Xoteni Makholwa Deputy Director- Western Cape Education Department
Cape Town
Cell: 0822007224
Email: Makholwa.Xotyeni@westerncape.gov.za
6. Mr Georgian Samuels- Facility Manager- Department of Health/ Nelspoort
Beaufort West
Cell:0716837835
Email.Georgian.Samuels@westerncape.gov.za