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Lindiwe Queen Skele

Lindiwe Queen Skele

Physiotherapist
Klerksdorp

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable Physiotherapist and University of Cape Town graduate currently completing Community Service at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex in the North West Province (January 2026 – Present). Experienced in working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams and providing patient-centred care across diverse clinical settings. Demonstrated leadership through roles within the University of Cape Town Paediatrics Society, where I developed strong communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills.

Recognised as a Dell Young Leader for leadership potential, resilience, and commitment to personal growth. Passionate about evidence-based physiotherapy practice and continuous professional development, with a strong desire to expand clinical knowledge and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes. A flexible, quick-learning professional who adapts easily to new environments and is open to opportunities across a variety of hospital settings. Committed to delivering high-quality care while growing into a well-rounded and evidence-driven physiotherapist.

Overview

7
7
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Service Physiotherapist

Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital
01.2026 - Current
  • Delivered patient assessments to determine rehabilitation needs and goals.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on individual patient conditions.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance mobility and strength in patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
  • Educated patients on injury prevention and self-management techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient progress with regular assessments, adjusting treatment plans as needed to maximize functional gains.
  • Improved patient mobility by designing and implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

Sectors exposed to:

  • Orthopaedics and Trauma
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Care
  • Cardiothoracic and Cardiology
  • Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Paediatrics
  • Family Medicine and Internal Medicine
  • Burns general ward and ICU

Admin

UCT Health Sciences Faculty
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.

Head of the mentorship program

Paed Soc
01.2022 - 2022
  • The position allowed me to interact with a lot of people mostly first years, and guide them through their university life.

Casual Cashier

Mr Price Cavendish Cape Town
05.2024 - 11.2025
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections, enhancing shopping experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline checkout processes during peak hours.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Provided backup support for other departments, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.

Education

Qualified physiotherapist - Movement Sciences, Applied Physiotherapy, Biosciences for physiotherapy, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical sciences, Clinical Physiotherapy

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
03-2026

National Senior Certificate -

Bodibe Secondary School
North West, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Patient documentation

Patient goal planning

Customer service

Documentation

File management

Attention to detail

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

  • 2026 community service Physiotherapist Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital
  • University of Cape Town: Got accepted into UCT (2021)
  • Dell Young Leaders: Selected in the top 60 students at UCT, for demonstration of leadership potential and ability to overcome adversity (2022 – present).
  • Grade 12 Top Learner: Top learner in grade 12 (2020)
  • Grade 9 Most resilient learner Award: Received an award from Lafarge for being the most resilient learner in my grade and received a cash price worth R1000.
  • Grade 7, 8,9,10, 11, and 12: Received awards annually from my schools for being the best learner in each of my classes

Interests

Listening to music, Writing poems, Reading

Timeline

Community Service Physiotherapist

Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital
01.2026 - Current

Casual Cashier

Mr Price Cavendish Cape Town
05.2024 - 11.2025

Admin

UCT Health Sciences Faculty
06.2023 - 07.2023

Head of the mentorship program

Paed Soc
01.2022 - 2022

National Senior Certificate -

Bodibe Secondary School
04.2001 -

Qualified physiotherapist - Movement Sciences, Applied Physiotherapy, Biosciences for physiotherapy, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical sciences, Clinical Physiotherapy

University of Cape Town
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