Linda Khanyi
Manager
Roodepoort
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager and Content Advisor
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
01.2020 - Current
- To manage the office of the House Chairperson International Relations and Member Support in the NCOP
- Give strategic advice on content regarding the International relations and member support activities
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders
- Translate strategies of the International relations into operational plans for the NCOP
- Write content for debates and speeches for the House Chairperson
- Provide support to the House Chairperson in her role of exercising oversight over national aspects of provincial and local government and attending meetings of the Council or a committee
- Manage the Office budget and ensure compliance with financial policies
- Liaison with all departments and units that deal with International Relations.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Chief Education Specialist: Circuit Manager
Johannesburg East District
01.2017 - 01.2020
- To manage all curriculum, governance, and support activities in a circuit
- Develop and support schools
- Train and workshop Principals, SGB, and SMT in managing curriculum delivery and ensuring effective management and governance of the school
- Monitor and evaluate support given to schools by IDSO's or cluster leaders
- Monitor the implementation of policies by all stakeholders involved in schools
- Enforce the use of SA-SAMS, LURITS, and DDD to ensure clean legitimate data from schools
- Monitor and ensure that schools are ready for teaching and learning at the beginning of every term.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Evaluated student work using formative assessments and provided constructive feedback, promoting continuous improvement in academic performance.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing targeted support to improve their understanding of course material.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, contributing to a supportive professional community within the school.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and implement effective teaching strategies across the school.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and collaborative goal-setting for academic success.
- Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements.
- Developed solutions to improve performance.
- Developed teacher hiring and training program to inspire teachers and maintain performance levels.
Deputy Curriculum Education Specialist
Johannesburg Central District
01.2012 - 01.2016
- To develop and support schools
- Train and workshop Principal and SMT in managing curriculum delivery and ensuring effective management of the school
- Monitor implementation of policies by all stakeholders involved in schools
- Ensure that schools are ready for teaching and learning at the beginning of every term
- Assist with management of admission in public schools
- Participate in strategic planning activities
- Enforce policy compliance by schools
- Assist schools with recruitment, selection, and employment of teachers and principals.
- Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism within the force.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular reviews, identifying areas for improvement while recognizing achievements that contributed positively to the department''s mission.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, promoting open communication and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and local organizations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in law enforcement.
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication processes and implementing new procedures.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
Principal
GDE
Soweto, Johannesburg, gauteng
2006.01 - 2011.10
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
Caretaker Principal
GDE
Soweto, Johannesburg, gauteng
2005.01 - 2005.12
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Leadership And Management
04.2001 -
Masters in Community Education - Education
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Education - Education
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Education
04.2001 -
Skills
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Involvement With Poor Performing Schools
In 2012 I was seconded as the Institutional Development Support Officer (IDSO) i.e. School Inspector. I was given 12 schools which was a combination of primary and high schools. One of the high schools (Fontanus) was the most notorious in Soweto and would change more than two principals in any given year including inspectors. Everyone dreaded working there including men. Every year during the first quarter, the Head of Department in the sector called out every underperforming school to account for their bad results. The session included the District Director, Chief education specialist, IDSO and school principal. The OD indicated to me as the IDSO to give him a strategy that will change the cause of events in that school. I told him the only way to change the school is to move all teachers that were working there because they were complacent and bring in new ones. He agreed but did not give me any resources physical or financial.
My journey of changing the school started. I met with all stakeholders in education, politics, community, and religion and they all agreed that it was time the school closed. I negotiated and begged with principals of schools in our District to take one teacher from Fontanus. This was the most excruciating exercise that had ever been done in the education department before. Teachers were reluctant to move, and I made lots of enemies. Eventually, all teachers were moved, and new teachers were requested to come assist. Even with the new staff, we could not have complete functionality of the school. The new HOD and MEC then requested me to close the school. I went and negotiated space for 350 learners in five surrounding high schools giving them 50 learners each. The schools’ doors were then closed in 2014. The school had the most beautiful buildings. The then MEC of education asked me to come up with a concept that would ensure that the building is used. I came up with the concept of schools of Specialization in Gauteng basing the schools on the five Economic Corridors of development as stated in the NDP. The school was meant to cater to the most gifted, above-IQ learners in poor communities and close the skills gap experienced in the country. The first school was born in 2015 and opened its doors as a school of Economics because it is located in the Economic Corridor of Development in Gauteng. The name of the first school of Specialization is Curtis Nkondo, 35 more such schools have been opened in Gauteng.
Humanitarian Work
i have worked with Second Chance, an organization that seek to help school drop outs to get another chance at writing grade 12, get skills or internship to upgrade themselves and make a success of their lives. i am have assisted the people of Alexandra who were affected by the storm and their homes were flooded by collecting and giving out clothes,blankets, food , books and other necessities. This work is also done in my church The Salvation Army as part of the offering to help the poor. i also contribute a monthly fee towards doctors without boarders, to ensure that doctors who work in war zones, and areas that need aid are resourced.
Policies
- The Constitution of SA
- National education policy act
- Public Service Act
- Gauteng Education Policy Act
- Personnel Administration Measures
- South African Schools Act
- Gauteng Schools Education Act
- Employment of Educators Act
- Assessment policies
- Public Service Regulation
- Public Finance Management Act
- Labour Relations Act
- Batho Pele principles
- Mission and Vision of GDE
Personal Development And Community Services
· Worked with Diepkloof POC to get sponsors for the poor and disadvantaged during the height of COVID 19 lockdown.
· Worked with Salvation army to assist with food parcels, soup kitchen for the poor.
· Worked with Cyber to distribute books and clothes and canned food for the Alex community who were victim of fire.
· Knowledge of the non-profit landscape and trends in the humanitarian sector.
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of internal and external partners.
• Strong networking and presentation skills.
· Executive member of Emndeni Library - 1997
· Project manager of Second Chances youth project- 1998
· Member of Excel project for grade 11 & 12 study skills development – 1992-1997
· Treasure The Salvation Army Soweto Central Corpse –2003
· Case manager for children with autism and down syndrome The May Institute (Boston Massachusetts)-2001
· Project coordinator JHB Housing Company- inner city schools’ programme -2006
· Steering committee of Move-It project for 48 primary schools on- 2011 -2016
· Dynamic principals- forum – member 2009- 2012
· Project coordinator- Transnet Maths, Science Project 2014-2015
· Project manager Curtis Nkondo school of specialization 2015
· Outcome Based Education
· Workshops for Constituency Offices 2021- 2023
Identity No
6506160389086
Academic Information - Education Qualifications
- Doctor Of Education (D. ED), University of South Africa, Gauteng, 2014
- Certificate In Assessor, University of Johannesburg, 2006
- Certificate In Behaviour Analysis, The May Institute- Massachusetts, 2001
- Honours In Human Resource Management (incomplete), University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2004
- Masters in Community Education, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1998
- Bachelor Of Education (B. ED), University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1996
- Bachelor Of Arts (BA), Vista University, Gauteng, 1994
- Senior Primary Teachers’ Diploma (SPTD), Mamokgalake Chuene College of Education, Limpopo, 1986
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Hon A Masondo, Chairperson National Council of Provinces
- Hon. W Ngwenya, House Chairperson International Relations and Members’ Interest, 0839671479
- Ms. S Molobi, District Director, 0833892868
- Mr M Ndevu, District Director, 0835794970
Affiliations
Global Education Leadership and Youth Development Association
Golden Key Society
Reading, writing, movies, walking, singing, cooking
Reading helps me to relax, unwind and be able to think analytically. Writing helps to put down all ideas that are in my mind and solidify them into concrete projects or plans.
Timeline
Manager and Content Advisor - Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
01.2020 - Current
Chief Education Specialist: Circuit Manager - Johannesburg East District
01.2017 - 01.2020
Deputy Curriculum Education Specialist - Johannesburg Central District
01.2012 - 01.2016
Principal - GDE
2006.01 - 2011.10
Caretaker Principal - GDE
2005.01 - 2005.12
UNISA - Ph.D., Education Leadership And Management
04.2001 -
University of Johannesburg - Masters in Community Education, Education
04.2001 -
University of Johannesburg - Bachelor of Education, Education
04.2001 -
Vista University - Bachelor of Arts, Education
04.2001 -
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