Mapula Gethe
Johannesburg
Summary
As a Bachelor of Arts Honours student in Labour, Economic, and Development Sociology, I bring a unique blend of critical thinking, research skills, and a passion for social change. This background makes me an ideal candidate to analyze complex issues, drive meaningful solutions, and excel in dynamic, intellectually stimulating roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor(SOCL1013)
University of the Witwatersrand
07.2024 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Intern
Mothering With Albinism Research Project
07.2024 - Current
- Engage with and learn from an albinism advocacy group.
- Provide support to the advocacy group as needed.
- Participate in data collection activities.
- Assist in data analysis processes.
- Involved in knowledge mobilization efforts.
Junior Industrial Engineer
Pyrotechnical Marketing
04.2016 - 03.2017
- In my one-year employment at Pyrotechnical Marketing, my line manager never failed to commend me for my outstanding work during performance reviews
- In performing my professional responsibilities, I showed a strong dedication to excellence by constantly aiming to meet and exceed expectations
- I actively took part in volunteer endeavors outside of my primary duties, demonstrating my commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty to support the success of the organization
- Daily check-in on the workshop staff, holding daily meetings on any grievances, and ensuring changes are implemented
- I managed to enhance the ordering system, prevent backlogs, and shorten wait times using the company's ERP technologies
- Produced communication strategies to meet the client's KPIs
- I performed Time and motion studies to set new targets for Tower Operations Division
- I managed to design and implement a new workshop layout that significantly reduced time waste and idleness
- Educating Tower employees about the recently implemented targets and making sure the changeover process is seamless
- I was in charge of Tower Operations' (Kanbaan) new inventory system setup.
Education
University of the Witwatersrand - Sociology and Political Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Labour,Economic And Development Sociology
University of The Witwatersand
Johannesburg07.2025
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reviewing Skills
- Process Flow
- Time and Motion Studies
- Research Skills
- Interdisciplinary Perspective
- Policy Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Cross Cultural Competence
Certification
Global Shapers, 04/2020, 11/2020, Financial Literacy Program
Languages
English
Northen Sotho
Tshivenda
Xitsonga
Timeline
Tutor(SOCL1013)
University of the Witwatersrand
07.2024 - Current
Intern
Mothering With Albinism Research Project
07.2024 - Current
Junior Industrial Engineer
Pyrotechnical Marketing
04.2016 - 03.2017
Global Shapers, 04/2020, 11/2020, Financial Literacy Program
University of the Witwatersrand - Sociology and Political Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Labour,Economic And Development Sociology
University of The Witwatersand
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