Matimu Maluleke
Lecturer
Polokwane
Summary
Dynamic Lecturer with 9 years of successful policy implementation, service delivery, development planning and development management experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.
Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in policy implementation, service delivery, development planning and development management with training in blackboard collaborate and public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Lecturer
Department Of Development Planning And Management
01.2016 - Current
- The Department of Development Planning and Management (DDPM) is within the faculty of management and law, school of economics and management within the University of Limpopo.
- Key Functions: Modules allocated and facilitated are: Poverty and Social Development; Project Design and Planning, Urban Development; Concepts of Development; and Principles of Planning and Management
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Facilitates lecture sessions, assess students (concept tests, tests, assignments, presentations, main exam and supplementary exam), Submission of semester and exam marks, Conduct consultation sessions with students, Sit in departmental and school board meetings.
Manager in the office of the HOD
Department of Development Planning and Management
01.2018 - 06.2022
- The Department of Development Planning and Management (DDPM) is within the faculty of management and law, school of economics and management within the University of Limpopo
- Its managerial positions provides part-time appointments, which are renewable for quality work experience, which gives unemployed youth a dignified first chance at work, which equips them with a toolkit to be a beacon of hope for their families, households and communities
- Key Functions: Maintain manual and electronic records to provide up to date information on Student records, higher degrees’ committee meeting, staff leave records, Preparing documents for communicating information through correspondences, manual and electronic agendas, minutes, event programs, Meeting administration through coordinating manual and virtual meetings and booking venues, Process documents and materials for information dissemination through quotation seeking, invoice payment, incoming communications, student records and maintaining availability of required office items, Liaise with internal, external stakeholders, service providers, staff, parents, students and public agencies for the purpose of providing and acquiring information, Schedule a variety of activities which are inclusive of writing reports, filing, coordinate HOD projects, process purchases for HOD office materials and motivational letters, appointments and meetings, Organise logistics of HOD’s activities, which are events, conferences, accommodation, transport, and conference fee, Ensure clear flow of information and documents to and from the office of the HOD, Clear safekeeping and filling of documents in the office of the HOD, Sit in HOD plenary meetings
- Manage the HOD’s diary, Filing, making copies, process submissions to various offices, Submit HOD subsistence and travel claims, Record minutes/decisions and communicate to various stakeholders, Processing of salary Claims, marking claims and S&T claims of staff members, Processing leave of absence and leave applications, Managing of subject files, Process and manage under-graduate and post-graduate applications, Processing of Purchase requests, Managing the notice board updates, Submission of items to committees, DDPM meetings logistics, Administering learner guides, Creating and enforcing Important dates, Planning, implementing and managing special projects, Coordinate Self Evaluation Review logistics, Coordinate Quality Improvement Plan logistics, Good writing and verbal communication skills, Receive student application forms, Capture student application forms in the data base, Accept or reject applicants as per programme requirements, Issues acceptance letters and assist in guiding students to registration.
Part-time Tutor
Department of Development Planning and Management
09.2015 - 12.2015
- The Department of Development Planning and Management (DDPM) is within the faculty of management and law, school of economics and management within the University of Limpopo
- Its tutorship programme provides two (4) months of quality work experience, which gives unemployed youth a dignified first chance at work
- Its purpose is to give exposure and experiential learning in preparation for the corporate world
- Key Functions: Project Planning and Design CDED 021; Project Planning and Design CDED 022; Concepts of Development CDEV 011; Development and the Environment CDEV 012; Facilitates tutorial sessions, assessing students (concept tests, tests, assignments, presentations and exam), Submit semester and exam marks to the office of the HOD, Conduct consultation sessions with students and Sit in departmental and school board meetings.
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) Internship
Mpumalanga Department of Rural Development and Land Administration
11.2012 - 12.2013
- The comprehensive rural development programme was a program in the Mpumalanga department of rural development and land administration
- It offers a 12-month internship programme of quality work experience, exposure, experiential learning which gives unemployed youth opportunity to gain experience in the corporate world
- Key Functions: Facilitate the implementation of Comprehensive Rural Development Programme Projects, Conduct situational analysis on enterprise development, Facilitates and coordinate access to finance for enterprises, Conduct feasibility studies for the agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises, Coordinates and/ compile enterprise business plans, Conduct analysis of business plans to identify any errors, Monitor the implementation of the business plan and provide regular report, Track actual execution of the business plan in line with planned activities, Assist in the facilitation of skills development and training required for Enterprises, Identification and facilitation of market linkages in support of rural enterprises, Facilitate the implementation of CRDP, Liaise with stakeholder as well as do stakeholder relations, facilitate the development and implementation of CRDP business plan, Facilitate the sound and sustainable relationship and partnership with all businesses sector (PPP) towards the achievements of sustainable rural development, general sub-directorate facilitation, household and project profiling, and Facilitate council of stakeholder’s meetings.
Education
Ph.D. - Development in Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
Polokwane 04.2023 -
Masters in Development Planning And Management - Development in Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
Limpopo, South Africa 04.2019 -
Honours in Development Planning And Management - Development in Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
Limpopo, South Africa 01.2012 -
Bachelor in Development Planning And Management - Development Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
Limpopo, South Africa 04.2009 -
Matric Certificate - The Commercial Stream
Risinga Secondary School
01.2008 -
Skills
Academic Publication
Lecture Development
Discussion Facilitation
Online Class Discussion
Lesson Planning
Student Records Management
Online Lectures
Student Counseling
Academic Advisement
Curriculum Creation
Presentations
Group and Individual Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Academic Writing
Learning Management Systems
Faculty Collaboration
Classroom Management
Student Advisement
Program Assessment
Online Content Delivery
Student Needs Assessment
Class Management
Supporting Materials
Audience Engagement
PowerPoint
Public Speaking
Academic Research
Research and Analysis
Course Development
Exam Writing
Faculty Communication
Continuing Education
Skills And Experience
English, fluent, Xitsonga, fluent, Siswati, good, Sepedi, good, Venda, fair, Ability to adapt and learn new things quickly, Ability to cope and work under pressure, Presentation skills, Computer proficiency: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Community Engagement Activities
- Part of the organising team, Development Planning and Management, 20 July 2023, Write corresponding letters, Make submissions to line mangers and relevant offices, Organise transport, banners, water, and promotional items, Make presentations to pupils on career opportunities
- Peer Councillor, Centre for student counselling and development, January 2011-December 2011, Recruit students for counselling, Presentations on life skills programs, Provide secretarial support to the receptionist, Provide receptionist support services to the office of the Director
- Assistant, Giyani old age centre, June 2012 to August 2012, Cooking, Cleaning, Bathing the elderly, Serving food to the elderly
Research
- Women Empowerment Through a Comprehensive Rural Development Programme in Muyexe Village, Limpopo Province, Matimu Maluleke, Asha, A.A., University of Limpopo, South Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA) The 3rd Annual Conference on 'The Image of an African Politician and a Public servant in the 21st century', held at the Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Military Science, Saldanhabay, South Africa July 04-06, 2018
- The Empowerment of Women Through Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes, Matimu Maluleke, Mokoele NJ, Adonis & Abbey Publishers, Submitted for journal publication (awaiting response)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/17/91
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South Africa
- Driving License: C1
References
- Dr KA Mashamaite, Senior Lecturer, University of Limpopo, 015 268 4003, kgalema.mashamaite@ul.ac.za, 0736612828
- Mr AA Asha, Senior Lecturer, University of Limpopo, 015 268 4146, aklilu.asha@ul.ac.za, 0846743116
- Dr MN Khwela, Senior Lecturer, University of Limpopo, 015 268 2116, nkosinath.khwela@ul.ac.za, 0729952052
Timeline
Ph.D. - Development in Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
04.2023 -
Masters in Development Planning And Management - Development in Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
04.2019 -
Manager in the office of the HOD
Department of Development Planning and Management
01.2018 - 06.2022
Part-time Lecturer
Department Of Development Planning And Management
01.2016 - Current
Part-time Tutor
Department of Development Planning and Management
09.2015 - 12.2015
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) Internship
Mpumalanga Department of Rural Development and Land Administration
11.2012 - 12.2013
Honours in Development Planning And Management - Development in Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
01.2012 -
Bachelor in Development Planning And Management - Development Planning And Management
University of Limpopo
04.2009 -
Matric Certificate - The Commercial Stream
Risinga Secondary School
01.2008 -