Mbongeni Mtshali

A confident, ambitious, and compassionate professional with a passion for skills development and project management. I have a great eye for detail and a drive to see projects through to completion. I have extensive experience in education, training and development, and project management. This experience has given me varied skills such as communication, project, leadership, and management that enable me to perform optimally. My conflict and problem-solving skills helped me to work harmoniously with many different types of people. One of my life philosophies is that “Make improvement, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention.” ~ Roy T Bennett” (The light in the heart). I strive for improvement in every area of my life. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering [Number] years of experience in business planning, operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Problem-solving
• Research and Analytic Thinking
• Training Facilitation and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurship development insight
• Stakeholder Relations Management
• Quality Control
• Strategic Planning
• Report Writing
• Interpretation of Statutes
• Environmental scanning and labour market insight
• Performance Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Communication Skills
• Financial (Budget) Management
• Client-centric and Customer-focused.
• Computer Literate
• Data Verification
• Mobilising and management of resources
• Negotiation
• Project Management

• Batho Pele Principle
• Skills Development Act
• Skills Development Levy Act
• South African Qualification Authority Act
• General Education and Further Education and Training Qualifications Act
• National Qualification Framework
• National Skills Development Strategy
• Public Finance Management Act
• National Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act
• Knowledge and understanding of the Post-School Education and Training Act
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Council for Trade and Occupations processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education Sector
• Knowledge and understanding of Continuing Education and Training Act
• Knowledge and understanding of SETA processes.

• Gauteng Department of Education - Gauteng City Region Academy, Assistant Director: Talent Management – Workforce Development Programmes, 01 December 2022 – Current employment, Career Advancement, Lead the identification, initialisation, design, and implementation of youth development programmes., Lead the project management and administration of work-integrated learning (WIL) for TVET Colleges and Universities (UOTs)., Promote digital transformation and innovation ecosystems for the youth, through Fourth Industrial Revolution Programmes., Provide support and lead in the initiation, planning, and design of all assigned projects., Create and manage databases for various opportunities available to the youth and facilitate access to these., Work with the technology community to develop solutions in data collection systems, mobile applications, social media and knowledge management platforms, monitoring, and improved data sharing., Negotiate and facilitate the signing of MOU/MOA and SLAs with partners., Provide recommendations for technology improvements, e.g., existing training platforms, e-learning modules, smart applications, tracking and database management, or monitoring, response, and data analysis., Disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders regarding the projects., Liaise with all project stakeholders in preparation of status report., Prepare draft the closeout reports for all closed projects., Provide effective support on the advocacy of the projects to the target groups and all relevant stakeholders.
• Department of Higher Education and Training - South West Gauteng TVET College, Learning Programme Coordinator, 1 June 2018 – 30 November 2022, Career advancement, Involved in the development and implementation of occupational programme policy and strategy for the College., Involved in the development and implementation of work integration learning policy and strategy for the College., Forge strategic partnerships with stakeholders and management of partnership relations, Negotiate and facilitate the signing of MOU/MOA and SLAs with partners., Prepare and apply to SETAs and QCTO for occupational programmes accreditations., Managed to apply and secure accreditation for 12 QCTO programmes and 2 SETA qualifications., Prepare and apply to SETAs for discretionary grant and flagship programmes (learnerships/skills programmes, apprenticeships, and work-integrated learning), Health and welfare SETA allocation and implementation – value R23.6 million – for 12 learnerships – 360 learners participated in the programme, Local Government SETA allocation and Implementation – Value R 2,3 million –150 learners participated in a work-integrated learning – Completed., Cathsseta – allocation and implementation – Value R1,2 million – learnership and a short skills programme – 60 learners participated, ETDP SETA allocation and implementation – R1,1 million – CISCO qualification – 100 learners participated in a programme., Implement / Monitor the implementation of occupational training programmes., Develop and implement strategic and operations plans for the unit., Foster sound partnerships that result in work-integrated learning and internship opportunities for college students and graduates., Recommend occupational programmes (QCTO) to be linked to campuses., Analyse the labour market and advise/recommend occupational programmes that are in high demand., Administration and Management of stipend support for all young people participating in occupational and work-integrated learning programmes., Cost and budget management of occupational and work-integrated learning programmes., Manage, develop, supervise, and coach placement administrators and project administrators., Conduct monitoring and evaluation of learnership projects and conduct site visits, Conduct formal presentations, conduct workshops, and participate in inductions and work readiness programmes., Conduct Annual training needs analysis and mapping development need trends per department and facilitate and coordinate lecturer development programmes., Provide sound guidance and advice to ensure meaningful student and lecturer placement in the industry., Ensuring appropriate equipment and materials are available for the successful operation
• South West Gauteng TVET College, Part-time Lecturer, 20 January 2019 – 12 December 2020, Contract expired, Lesson planning, preparations and research, Preparations and delivery of quality, stimulating, and engaging sessions, Encouraging personal development via tutorial/pastoral work, Prepare assessment tools and quality control measures to ensure that all assessments meet standards set by Umalusi, QCTO, and DHET, Participate in examination invigilation and all other administration involved., Prepare and ensure the accuracy of mark sheets and progress reports.
• Gary Robertson Consultancy, Training facilitator, 02 November 2016 – 30 May 2018, Freelance work – contract term ended, Planning and implementing training interventions with adherence to the agreed training plan., Performing administrative duties related to training and development., Prepare and submit a weekly and monthly training and development report., Present training to learners, explaining and discussing content, clarifying terminology, and using illustrations to ensure understanding and learning of course content., Conduct assessments and provide learners with feedback after assessment, Support learners with the completion of portfolios., Management and coordination of the learner’s portfolio of evidence., Liaison with SETAs for application and management of Mandatory grants projects., Support and encourage learners during the training process., Provide guidance and mentoring to learning barriers and career pathways, Produce facilitation, and assessment reports and submit attendance registers and lesson plans., Liaise with clients and training providers to ensure that training objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively., Assist learners with the use of an online platform called Takwanda, and with submissions of their POEs, Apply remedial measures where learners have been declared not yet competent.
• Edu-Wize Group Pty Ltd, Training facilitator, 01 July 2016 – 31 October 2017, Freelance work - Contract term Ended, Planning and implementing training interventions with adherence to the agreed training plan., Performing administrative duties related to training and development., Prepare and submit a weekly and monthly training and development report., Present training to learners, explaining and discussing content, clarifying terminology, and using illustrations to ensure understanding and learning of course content., Conduct assessments and provide learners with feedback after assessment, Support learners with the completion of portfolios., Management and coordination of the learner’s portfolio of evidence., Support and encourage learners during the training process., Provide guidance and mentoring to learning barriers and career pathways, Produce facilitation, and assessment reports and submit attendance registers., Apply remedial measures where learners have been declared not yet competent., Use of Smartboard to deliver stimulating lessons, Assisting the institution with finding the training venues., Introducing a weekly reporting system that was adopted by the institution, to improve efficiency.
• LNR training and development Pty Ltd, Training facilitator, 05 February 2016 – 20 June 2016, Freelance Work – Contract term ended, Planning and implementing training interventions with adherence to the agreed training plan., Performing administrative duties related to training and development., Prepare and submit a weekly and monthly training and development report., Present training to learners, explaining and discussing content, clarifying terminology, and using illustrations to ensure understanding and learning of course content., Conduct assessments and provide learners with feedback after assessment, Support learners with the completion of portfolios and record their attainments, Management and coordination of learner’s portfolio of evidence (POEs), Support and encourage learners during the training process., Provide guidance and mentoring to learning barriers and career pathways, Produce facilitation, and assessment reports and submit attendance registers., Apply remedial measures where learners have been declared not yet competent.
• Chesterville High School, Educator, 21 January 2008 – 29 January 2016, Career Advancement, Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities, Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery, Leading and managing the provision of professional learning and developing individual and team performance and development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school, Leading and managed staff performance and development – peer review for IQMS and student teachers’ performance for their school practice, Teaching demonstration lessons, assess and record learner’s attainments on assessments, Leading and managing the development of the school’s assessment and reporting policies and practices, Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline, Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas, Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers, Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school., Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all learners in terms of Business Studies, Economics and Economic and Management Science., Leading and developing study aids and planning the subject thereof., Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity, Provide expert advice about the content, processes, and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning to Students, Supervise and train one or more student teacher.

• Gender: Male
• Driving License: Code B / Code 8

• Miss Thabisile Ngubane, Deputy Director – Gauteng City Region Academy, 011 355 1137, 063 505 4503 / 064 934 1092, thabisile.ngubane@gauteng.gov.za
• Miss Nombuso Duduzile Madlala, Deputy Director – Gauteng City Region Academy, 011 355 2000, 073 191 2751, madlalarafiki@gmail.com
• Mr. Aubrey Sebe, New Business Development Manager – South West Gauteng College, 010 141 5000, 071 362 8907/083 671 8557, sebea@swgc.co.za
• Mr. Edward Moala, Part-time Manager – South West Gauteng College, 010 141 2000, 071 812 6729, moalae@swgc.co.za
• Mrs Kholofelo Mashale, Campus Manager – South West Gauteng College, 010 141 2000, 082 725 0656, mashalek@swgc.co.za
• Mrs Dominique Hare, Head of Training – Edu-Wize Group, 011 589 9020, 083 399 1582, dominique@edu-wize.co.za
• Mrs TS Gumede, Head of Department – Chesterville Secondary School, 031 264 0720, 084 460 7093, chestervillesec@telkomsa.net