Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
2.4. PUBLISHED ARTICLES
3. LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
4. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Itani Listen Ramuthivheli

Lecturer
Meyerton

Summary

Educational professional with robust background in academic instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to create impactful lesson plans and foster collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and dedication to achieving student success through innovative teaching methods and effective team collaboration.

Multifaceted Lecturer with 15 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in Marketing to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Lecturer

Vaal University of Technology
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Lecturer: Marketing

Department of Higher Education and Training (South West Gauteng TVET College)
01.2011 - 12.2024
  • Subjects offering: Marketing Management; Marketing Communication; Marketing Research. Sales management.

Responsibilities

  • Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
  • Initiated community outreach programs, connecting students with real-world applications of classroom theories.
  • Enhanced student comprehension of complex theories through engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
  • Cultivated critical thinking and analytical skills in students by incorporating case studies into curriculum.
  • Mentored junior faculty members, sharing best practices in curriculum design and student assessment.
  • Developed and implemented innovative course materials, significantly increasing student interest in subject matter.
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.

Recovery Plan Coordinator

SWGTVET College (Dobsonville campus)
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Preparation of recovery plan timetables. Monitoring of both students and lecturer attendance’. Control of lesson plan. Monitoring and support of lecturers Preparation and checking of claims.

Acting Campus Manager

SWGTVET College (Dobsonville campus)
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • Monitoring of both students and lecturer attendance. Providing leadership of the campus. Coordination and preparation of the internal examination. Oversee the planning and support the students support services including function of the SRC. Supervision of the campus staff members. Attending internal and external meeting. Engage with strategic stakeholders to enhance students learning.

Report 191 Part-Time Senior lecturer(co-ordinator)

SWGTVET College (Dobsonville campus)
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Responsibilities: Develop operational plan, project management, Planning that involves mapping out exactly how to achieve a particular goal, Organizing a team and materials according to the plan. Assigning work and granting authority, leading by motivating, communicating, guiding, and encouraging and also coach, assist, and problem solve with employees, Controlling by continuously check results against goals and take any corrective actions necessary to make sure that this area's plans remain on track, development part time calendar for classes and tests, handling all enquiries related to part time classes, managing part-time classes process, implementation of knowledge management strategies and activities to support the achievement of the organisation, Development of systems, plan and processes that guide the implementation part-time classes strategies. Supporting the college and rendering professional assistance in capacity building related to learning, teaching and assessment of division in all levels. Evaluation of students, engage on community services, Co-ordination of curriculum and assessment structure for report 191 in part time. Co-ordination of the development of learning materials, development of performance assessment tasks. Responsible for the effective functioning of the part-time classes and organize relevant curricular activities. Handling all registration processes for full time and part time students. Managing the day-to-day operation of part-time classes. Closely advice, assess and moderate all icass activities on report 191 part-time. Co-operate with the team members to maintain good learning and teaching standard and progress among the learners and to foster administrative efficiency within report 191-part time. Preparing reports and presentation. Developing and implementing support mechanism to the lecturers and also students. Monitoring and supporting the implementation of the students support services framework. Monitoring of examination, working close with college assessment unit and examination office. Liaise with part time students and SRC. Coordinate student’s activities in terms of student’s affairs and academic support. Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation pertaining to the TVET landscape.

Marketing and communication manager

Four Power Security Services
04.2008 - 12.2010
  • Responsibilities: Planning, controlling, leading, organising, managing and executing the exploitation of the marketing activities. Strategic leadership and influence to ensure that an Optimised team structure is manned and lead by sound Performance management and transformational leadership Practices. Development of strategic marketing and communication plan, representing the organisation in strategic business meetings, Manage the corporate identity of the organisation, Management of marketing and internal and external communications, Events management includes exhibitions, Promote access to information, Delivering presentations at all levels, Handling all the enquiries directed to the company, Address internal and external marketing and PR Initiatives, Develop and maintain an up to date calendar of the company, Events and campaigns. Implementation and management of integrated supply Chain.

Marketing and Communication officer (intern)

Department of Communications (RSA)
03.2007 - 02.2008
  • Responsibilities: Planning, controlling, organising, and executing the exploitation of the marketing activities, Liaise with all national and provincial, local government Departments. Development of strategic marketing and communication plan, Representing the organisation in strategic business meetings, manage marketing and distribution system, projects, and personnel. Manage the corporate identity of the organisation, provide marketing and research services, Establish and maintain partnership with government Department at all levels, Media monitoring, liaison and analysis, writing articles for internal news and prepare media packs, Events management includes exhibitions, updating database of events venue, promote access to information and branding, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, Ensure promotional activities of department services. Enhance distribution capacity for department of communication product by maintaining database of service provider. Dealing with all the department advertisements and advice programme managers on content management media buying and promotion of departmental events. Handling all the enquiries directed to the Department, address internal and external marketing and PR Initiatives, Develop and maintain an up-to-date calendar of the Department events and campaigns, Implementation and management of integrated supply Chain management. Arrange travel for marketing and communication team.

Marketing and communication officer (internship)

Department of Health and Social Development
05.2006 - 02.2007
  • Responsibilities: Planning, controlling, organising, and executing the exploitation of the marketing activities, Liaise with provincial, local government, all Vhembe Hospitals and Clinics, community leader, NPO, NGO, and Faith Base organisation. Development of strategic marketing and communication plan, provide marketing and research service, Representing the organisation in strategic business meetings, Manage the corporate identity of the organisation, Establish and maintain partnership with government Department at all levels, Media liaison, monitoring and analysis, writing articles for internal news and prepare media packs, manage relations between the department and media. Events management includes exhibitions and campaigns, promote access to information and branding, Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Address internal and external marketing and PR Initiatives, Develop and maintain an up-to-date calendar of the Department events and campaigns, Implementation and management of integrated supply Chain management.

Senior Tutor

Vaal University of Technology
04.2004 - 10.2004
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist the students in marketing management department. Contribute towards effective learning environment. Invigilate during test and examinations. Mark the script of test. To perform administrative duties assigned by lecturer.
  • See attached contract

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Higher Education

Vaal University of Technology
06.2024

Masters - Marketing

Vaal University of Technology
01.2022

B-Tech - Marketing

Vaal University of Technology
01.2003

National Diploma - Marketing

Vaal University of Technology
01.2002

Grade 12 - Tshivenda, English, Economics, Biology, Agriculture science and geography

Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School
Thohoyandou, South Africa
01.1998

Skills

Problem solving skills, Analysis and Decision making, and innovative thinking

A high level of disciplinary expertise and strong management ability

Data analysis, and Proven research skills

computer literacy (Ms Outlook, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Teams, Ms projects, ITS

Ability to analyse, interpret policies and develop guideline to support students

Experience and good understanding of preparing research plan

Organisational and adaptability skills

Knowledge of designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative market research

Time management, discipline, self-confidence, and good interpersonal

Facilitation, Assessment and online course design

Working knowledge of the formulation of policies and procedures

Ability to work with people and as a team, and able to work independently

Ability to manage and lead operations management function for the organisation

Strategic thinking, Strong leadership, and supervisory skills

Accomplishments

  • Best Marketing student in 2000 and 2001 in Vaal University of Technology
  • Rector merit award in cultural support in 2003 Vaal University of Technology
  • Platinum club member for best lecturer performer in 2011 and 2012 at SWGC
  • Exceptional performer in marketing management

Certification

Name of Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Timeline

Lecturer

Vaal University of Technology
01.2025 - Current

Recovery Plan Coordinator

SWGTVET College (Dobsonville campus)
09.2020 - 11.2020

Acting Campus Manager

SWGTVET College (Dobsonville campus)
08.2020 - 08.2020

Report 191 Part-Time Senior lecturer(co-ordinator)

SWGTVET College (Dobsonville campus)
06.2014 - 12.2017

Lecturer: Marketing

Department of Higher Education and Training (South West Gauteng TVET College)
01.2011 - 12.2024

Marketing and communication manager

Four Power Security Services
04.2008 - 12.2010

Marketing and Communication officer (intern)

Department of Communications (RSA)
03.2007 - 02.2008

Marketing and communication officer (internship)

Department of Health and Social Development
05.2006 - 02.2007

Senior Tutor

Vaal University of Technology
04.2004 - 10.2004

Masters - Marketing

Vaal University of Technology

B-Tech - Marketing

Vaal University of Technology

National Diploma - Marketing

Vaal University of Technology

Post Graduate Diploma - Higher Education

Vaal University of Technology

Grade 12 - Tshivenda, English, Economics, Biology, Agriculture science and geography

Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School

2.4. PUBLISHED ARTICLES

  • Conference: 11th Global conference on business and social science
  • Journal article: Predictors of brand loyalty with Technical and Vocational Education Training Colleges in Gauteng
  • Year published: May 2021.
  • Co-authors: Dr. Sharp K.L and Prof. Dondolo B
  • Publication: GATR Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review
  • Journal article: A pilot study of brand loyalty in Generation Y of TVET Colleges.
  • Year published: October 2021
  • Publication: The Retail and Marketing review
  • Journal article: Identifying the factors that influences students’ loyalty towards Technical and vocational education training colleges
  • Year published: November 2023

3. LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT

  • Name of Institution: Vaal University of Technology
  • Organization and Position: Pfano Cultural Club (Organiser)
  • Organization and Position: Student Christian Organisation (HOD: Ushering)
  • Name of Organization: Begwa Lutheran Church
  • Position: Project Outreach
  • Date: 11 December 2005 to 31 January 2007
  • Name of Organization: Christ Faith Ministries
  • Position: General Secretary
  • Date: November 2013 to November 2016

4. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of youth against crime, A volunteer in HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, Member of career guidance campaign during school holidays
Itani Listen RamuthivheliLecturer