LWANDILE VARA
MA Candidate
Cape Town
Summary
Educated and professional individual with completed undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Law, as well as a BA (Hons) in International Relations, establishing a solid foundation in the field. Currently pursuing an MA in Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University to further expand knowledge and expertise. Research interests include the impact of International Political Economy on women and children, culture and gender dynamics, women's empowerment and development, and the identification of obstacles to self-actualization within vulnerable groups.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission of South Africa
- Identification and verification of voters
- Voting assistance
- Coordinating with elderly people and those with special needs
- Facilitating
- Language skills - Written and oral communication in four official South African languages
- Administrative tasks
- Closed voting booths by sealing ballot boxes and turning in votes
- Counted over ballots to prepare official reports of election results.
Volunteer
Kusile Women Empowerment
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
- Enhanced community outreach by organizing and participating in various volunteer events.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Administrative tasks - Proficiency with Microsoft office
- Running social media- creating informative posters, updating social media pages and creating awareness
- Speaking and participating in campaigns
Examination Assistant
Stutterheim High School
- Administrative work -As an examination assistant, one is tasked with ensuring that the examination scripts had been properly graded and accounted for
- Data capturing
- Maintained a well-organized filing system, ensuring easy access to all examination materials, records, and reports.
- Enhanced examination efficiency by streamlining administrative tasks and processes.
- Safeguarded the integrity of examinations by maintaining strict confidentiality of test materials, scores, and personal information.
Research Assistant/Tutor
Self Employed
- Multilingual
- Effective Commnication
- Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Academic editing and proofreading
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
Education
B.A. PPL - Philosophy, Politics, and Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Howard College, Durban 02.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Development Studies
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Policy analysis
MS Office
Creating and maintaining a database
Cross cultural communication
Ethical considerations
Interdisciplinary knowledge
Prioritization
Voter education
Electoral programs
Qualitative and quantitative research
Teamwork and Collaboration
Research Paper Writing
Languages
English
IsiXhosa
Afrikaans
IsiZulu
References
- Mr. B. B. Mcoyana, EDO, East London District Office, 0825796444
- Mr. N. Citwa, IEC Amahlathi Office, 0605631181
- Miss N. Komeni, Centre Manager, Kusile Women Empowerment, 0677029187
Timeline
B.A. PPL - Philosophy, Politics, and Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Development Studies
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission of South Africa
Volunteer
Kusile Women Empowerment
Examination Assistant
Stutterheim High School
Research Assistant/Tutor
Self Employed
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