Mbhewenhle Sithole
Clayville,South Africa
Summary
A results-driven professional with expertise in strategic planning and project management, leveraging skills in Outlook/365, LMS, and SharePoint to enhance organisational efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork abilities, consistently driving successful outcomes through effective collaboration. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, aiming to contribute to forward-thinking initiatives that align with career aspirations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Academy Manager
Lubanzi ICT Consulting
Midrand
2024.04 - 2026.08
- Manage and oversee academy training programmes and skills development initiatives.
- Support SETA discretionary grant applications and submission processes.
- Upload and manage compliance documentation on LMS systems.
- Prepare organisations for SETA monitoring and site visits.
- Coordinate internships, learnerships, and participant onboarding.
- Participate in SETA stakeholder meetings and engagements.
- Plan and support exhibitions, symposiums, and industry events.
- Assist in organising hackathons and skills development initiatives.
- Monitor programme progress and reporting requirements.
- Liaise with training providers, host employers, and stakeholders.
- Key Skills
- Executing SETA Discretionary Grant Applications for FY 24, 25, 26
- LMS Documentation & Compliance for all cohorts
- Programme Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement (Mictseta, Thando Tech, Sasol)
- Internship & Learnership Management
- Site Visit Preparation
- Hackathon & Event Coordination (Sasol, Mictseta, Glencore)
- Reporting & Administration
- People Management
- Project Management
Brand Strategist
Luxe Avenue
2023.02 - 2024.02
- Developed and executed brand positioning strategies, leveraging market research and partnerships to enhance visibility and growth.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a high-performing team, ensuring efficient operations and premium service delivery.
- Designed and implemented marketing campaigns and business strategies to drive customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- Managed stakeholder relationships and strengthened partnerships to support business expansion.
- Oversaw sales reconciliation and performance tracking, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with business goals.
- Delivered exceptional client experience by aligning service offerings with customer needs and expectations.
- Contract
English Trainer
ABIE CHINA
Taizho
2019.02 - 2020.02
- Designed and implemented lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of foreign learners, facilitating effective language acquisition.
- Delivered engaging and interactive lessons to enhance learners' understanding of English as a foreign language.
- Monitored daily progress of learners, providing feedback and additional support to address challenges.
- Participated in internal strategy meetings to contribute ideas for academy growth and improvement.
- Developed and administered assessments to evaluate learners' understanding and knowledge of the language.
- Conducted demonstrations and workshops to showcase teaching methodologies and best practices.
- Contract
Quality Control Junior Manager
Smasho Traders
Newcastel
2018.02 - 2019.02
- Ensured consistent availability of required stock to support seamless operations.
- Oversaw the functionality and efficiency of systems across all guest experiences, including reception, fine dining, accommodations, and entertainment.
- Managed client relationships to foster satisfaction and loyalty while maintaining professional partnerships.
- Handled administrative duties, including inventory tracking, documentation, and operational reporting.
- Monitored customer satisfaction through surveys and direct engagements, implementing improvement suggestions to enhance service delivery.
- Freelance
Education
Bachelor in Business Administration - Business Management
IIE Rosebank College
South Africa 2016.02 - 2018.11
Skills
- OUTLOOK/365
- Strategic planning
- LMS
- SharePoint
- Project Planning
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Certification
- Project Management , BOTI
- SQL, Data Camp
- TEFL, TEFL Institute
- Scrum Master , Udemy
Languages
English
Isizulu
References
- Xolile, 071 889 7288, Luxe Avenue
- Joreto, Ubisse, 078 064 0045, Lubanzi
- Mahdi, Muskwati, Smasho Traders/ On the Go Logistics
Accomplishments
- Academy Manager | Lubanzi Automation Academy | 2024 – Present
- Led and completed 4 Internship and TVET placement programs, achieving 100% on-time delivery and successful program outcomes.
- Placed 11 interns internally and facilitated additional external placements, increasing employment opportunities and industry exposure.
- Managed onboarding and compliance for 85+ interns, maintaining 100% audit-ready documentation across program cycles.
- Maintained 3 years of compliant learner records, ensuring adherence to SETA and training regulations.
- Planned and executed structured training programs, resulting in high completion rates and improved learner performance.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagements through exhibitions and symposiums, strengthening partnerships and increasing placement pipelines.
- Provided key operational input into the MICTSETA accreditation process, contributing to successful accreditation approval.
- Streamlined onboarding and tracking processes, improving program efficiency and learner management capacity.
- Strengthened industry collaboration, enabling growth in internship and TVET placement opportunities.
- Oversaw end-to-end program delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, and measurable learner outcomes.
Timeline
Academy Manager
Lubanzi ICT Consulting
2024.04 - 2026.08
Brand Strategist
Luxe Avenue
2023.02 - 2024.02
English Trainer
ABIE CHINA
2019.02 - 2020.02
Quality Control Junior Manager
Smasho Traders
2018.02 - 2019.02
Bachelor in Business Administration - Business Management
IIE Rosebank College
2016.02 - 2018.11