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Khathutshelo Mashamba

Pretoria,2000 Berg Avenue,Akasia

Summary

Dedicated Wellness Coordinator and Social Worker with extensive experience in correctional services, public health, and municipal social development. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, counselling, and wellness programme implementation, with a strong focus on mental health and holistic wellbeing for diverse populations. Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to design and facilitate impactful interventions addressing trauma, substance abuse, and socio-economic challenges. Committed to ethical, client-centered practice and delivering services that promote resilience and sustainable wellbeing outcomes. Diligent [Desired Position] with rich background in supporting diverse communities through social services. Proven track record of delivering impactful programs and interventions tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated effective crisis management and strong advocacy skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
12.2017 - Current
  • Conducting client intake and socio-economic assessments.
  • Developing intervention plans that address presenting problems.
  • Providing counselling, guidance, and emotional support.
  • Managing ongoing casework to strengthen family and individual functioning
  • Crisis intervention for urgent or high-risk situations (e.g., trauma, abuse, substance abuse)
  • Linking clients to other relevant services and resources.
  • Interpreting and applying relevant legislation ( Children’s Act, Older Persons Act)
  • Ensuring services align with departmental policies and ethical practice.
  • Participating in policy review and programme improvement processes.
  • Coordinate with health services, NGOs, schools, and local organizations.
  • Refer clients to complementary services (e.g., health care, legal support
  • Participate in multidisciplinary planning and case-management teams..

Social Worker/Wellness Coordinator

Mangaung Correctional Center
06.2013 - 11.2017

Delivered individual and group interventions focused on employee well-being and psychosocial support.

Coordinated referrals to external service providers, including psychologists, social workers, medical professionals, and rehabilitation centers.

· Assisted in developing and reviewing wellness policies and procedures in line with labour and health legislation.

· Maintained accurate, confidential case notes and wellness records in compliance with ethical standards.

· Supported wellness awareness events such as World Mental Health Day, wellness days, and employee screenings.

Facilitator

Zigna Training
03.2010 - 12.2013
  • Conducted diagnostic assessment to potential learners.
  • Trained modules to student social auxiliary workers.
  • Conducted formative and summative assessment.
  • Mentored of learners, conducted site visits during block placement.
  • Debriefing to learners with psycho-social problems.
  • Arranged and placed learners for electives in various agencies.

Medical Social Worker

Chriss Hani Baragwanath Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2013
  • Rendered counselling and support services to the patients and their families.
  • Run support, therapeutic, educational and life skills groups with patients and their families.
  • Coordinated patients’ family meetings between and multidisciplinary team.
  • Create and promote linkages between community and clinical services.
  • Promote growth and access to gender-equitable, youth friendly HIV treatment.
  • Raise awareness campaign and projects to reduce community HIV related to stigma and discrimination.
  • Conduct risk-reduction counseling and provide information about HIV prevention.
  • Planned discharge care plan of the patient with the family.
  • Conducted case presentations and participate in multidisciplinary team.
  • Assessed and referred patients to relevant organization.
  • Offer psychoeducation to patients and their family.
  • Implemented and planned community education and engagements.
  • Established of stakeholder forums in the communities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Venda
01-2007

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Project Management
  • Knowledge of wellness programs
  • Effective counseling, conflict management, service coordination and networking skills
  • Good presentation and facilitation skills
  • Sound supervisory, leadership and organizational management skills
  • Sound policy and programme analysis, development
  • Good report writing and computer skills
  • Ability to work accurately, independently and under pressure

Certification

  • Managing Employee Wellness in the Workplace, University of Freestate, 2015
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Public Sector, University of Pretoria, 2022
  • Comprehensive Care, Management and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Department of Health (Freestate Provincial Government), 2014
  • Assessor Conduct Outcomes Assessment, Central Business Academy, 2015

Timeline

Social Worker

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
12.2017 - Current

Social Worker/Wellness Coordinator

Mangaung Correctional Center
06.2013 - 11.2017

Facilitator

Zigna Training
03.2010 - 12.2013

Medical Social Worker

Chriss Hani Baragwanath Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Venda
Khathutshelo Mashamba