Mbulaheni Fannie Matumba
Teacher/ Manager
Soweto
Summary
My teaching profession transcended through the classroom to the offices where i managed different projects and programs from technology education, mathematics and biology (life sciences). I was an ABET coordinator, a Laboratory Technician at Funda Centre. I have coordinated Technology Education at the GDE before being a founding member of the team eLearning at GDE. While leading Technology Education i wrote as a coauthor for grade 7 Oxford published grade 7 text book. I lead a team that initiated the Secondary School Intervention Program (SSIP). My later days at PROTEC can be sumarrised by initiating a blended learning program for both teachers and learners during the COVID 19 pandemic. I led a teach of subject specialists in developing Teacher Development Materials for STEM subjects plus Coding and Robotics.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
General Manager: Operations
PROTEC (Programmes for Technological Careers)
2013.11 - 2025.12
- Generating project concept documents and funder proposals
- Project Initiation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Track performance against set targets
- Managing programs aligned to the CAPS Curriculum
- Develop, implement and manage the STEM Teacher Development program
- Allocation and managing resources both physical and human resources.
Senior Manager – Schools Support Programmes
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
2010.04 - 2013.10
- Development of SSIP Performance & Monitoring Plan.
- Facilitates the achievement of SSIP Goals, Results and Milestones.
- Monitor compliance with all service providers’ requirements.
- Provide technical input and feedback on educators and performance.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor implementation of SSIP.
- Assist to evaluate and score services providers and grantees on an annual basis.
- Analyse project database and monitoring reports to inform and interrogate programme delivery by educators and services providers.
- Align The Sci-Bono Science Centre Strategy with the GDE MST Strategy through the management of School Support programmes i.e. Secondary School Intervention Programme (SSIP), Mathematics and Science Outreach Programme, Saturday School Programmes, Blended Learning Programmes.
- Management of the School Support Department of not less than 20 staff members at senior management level with managers, officers, educators and project administrators.
- Development of MOUs, SLAs, Project Budgets and prepare reports to funders and donors i.e. Sasria, ECIC, merSETA, SAASTA, Learning Channel, Sasol Inzalo Foundation, Dow Chemical’s etc.
- Develop M & E instruments and tools to monitor project performances.
- Manage staff and programmes top ensure adherence to company policies.
- Represent Sci-Bono in different forums i.e. GDE, Science Centers, Funders/ Donors, Labour Unions, TV, Radio etc.
- Ensure that the departmental plans are aligned to the MST strategy of GDE.
- Re-engineer the Secondary School Intervention Programme (SSIP) Office, i.e. Staffing, Outputs, Developing the Processes Manual, Knowledge Management
- Procurement and distribution of all resources required i.e. ICTs, Learner and Tutor booklets, transport etc.
- Administration of allied programmes: Matric Camps, Supplementary Tuition, Motivational Speakers, & the Grade 8 and 9 Mathematics Broadcast Pilot Project.
- Timeous and accurate payment of all service providers i.e. tutors, transport, caterers, camps etc.
- Lead a team of Outreach Tutors to offer MST learning tuition to a selected underperforming primary and secondary schools through mobile interactive laboratory and exhibits.
- Develop pool and placement of about 200 Relief Teachers, ensure adequate training and skilling.
- Manage the in-house and external Saturday school programmes for grades 8 – 12 learners to achieve 100% University entrance.
- Develop the Science Centre Exhibitory Catalogue.
- Design, develop and manage the DOW MST Laboratory.
Manager – Education Centre Programmes
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
2009.04 - 2010.03
- Managing the education centre
- Develop the mission and the vision of the education center.
- Management and administration of specified GDE education programmes of the centre.
- Develop, implement and administer annual calendar of workshops, events, talk shows and programmes aimed at school learners and general public who visit the centre.
- Liaison with GDE officials (District and Head Office) for Curriculum and Co-Curriculum coordination, alignment and implementation of education programmes i.e. Grade 12 revision, Supplementary Examinations, SSIP etc.
- Management of department staff; including the Education Programmes Officers, Team Leader, Science Communicators, Interns and Volunteers.
- Training and Development of Staff in order to enable delivery of the science centre’s activities and facilitation of the exhibits.
- Development and management of departmental business plan and budget and reporting thereof.
- Implementing the Education Centre Strategy (MST Strategy).
- Writing and presenting proposals, contracts, MOUs, SLAs etc to potential sponsors i.e. SASOL, DST, SAASTA, RSC, DOW etc
- Allocate and monitor the use of centre resources.
- Develop and implement outreach school support programmes.
- Planning and executing learner Competitions, Olympiads and Quizzes.
- Identify and support schools that need support in MST programmes.
- Market the education centre programmes.
- Create and sustain partnerships locally and internationally with other stakeholders i.e. Universities, Science Centres, Companies and other institutions with vested interest in the MST programmes.
- Mentor and support DST/ NRF/ NYS volunteers.
- Synergize all the centre programmes.
- Represent the centre in different forums and gatherings.
Deputy Chief Education Specialist, e-Learning
GDE Head Office, e-Learning Directorate
2007.08 - 2009.03
- Developing digitized instructional materials for GET and FET in line with the DoE White Paper on e-Education.
- Evaluating e-Content materials for cataloging and procurement to schools.
- Member of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) for materials development e.g. development of the Mathematics, Science and Technology Question Banks for grades R – 12.
- Developing GDE e-Learning Strategy document – Project manager.
- Developing e-Learning Software Evaluation Instrument in line with the National Curriculum Statements (NCS) and Outcomes Based Education (OBE).
- Conducting e-Learning advocacy campaign that culminated in schools presenting their e-Learning best practices.
- Conduct a needs analysis programme in all institutions.
- Conducting a feasibility study on e-learning needs across the province.
- Organizing the provincial e-learning conference.
- Conduct an e-Learning Advocacy all the GDE Senior Managers both at Head Office, District Offices and Schools.
- Short listing and Conducting Interviews for Office Based Official at Head Office.
- Conducting PMDS to the junior office staff members
- Advising the Gauteng-online Project Team on the new overall activity for 2008/9.
Deputy Chief Education Specialist, Technology Education
GDE Head Office, Curriculum Directorate (GET – Intersen)
2005.05 - 2007.08
- Leading the provincial team of technology specialist in training teachers in the National Curriculum Statements (NCS) for grade 8 and 9 in 2006.
- Member of the national training team(NCTT) for technology on NCS training
- Trained all districts official (12 districts) on the NCS technology
- Implement and maintain policy, programmes and systems for technology learning area in the intermediate and senior phase.
- Provide leadership during the curriculum information sessions (CIF)
- Represent the department in various occasions e.g. conferences, meetings, seminars etc.
- Give inputs towards the development of materials for the learning area, ensuring that the content and methodology is policy compliant
- Ensure that Partnerships/ Projects promote the understanding of the vision and mission of department by aligning themselves with the policy requirements as they design their projects:
- BlueIQ competitions
- DESIGNation
- Department of Transport
- Maths Centre
- Sangari F1 in schools
- Sethlare Trust Technology for the Intermediate phase
- Examiner for the 2007 National Common Tasks for Assessment (CTA) for technology Learning Area for both Section A and B.
- Examiner for the 2006 National Common Tasks for Assessment (CTA) for technology Learning Area.
- Examiner for ABET Level for technology paper for 2007/8
- Examiner for ABET Level for technology paper for 2008/9
- Writing the curriculum resource materials to unpack the technology assessment standards and learning outcomes i.e. Communication resource pack and concrete resource pack
- Developed the School Based Assessment (SBA) Tasks for Abet Level 4 for 2007/8 & 9.
- Evaluating the DVD for technology education from various designers.
- Participate in the grade 8 and 9 Learner and Teacher Support Materials (LTSM) evaluation process in preparation for NCS implementation in 2007.
- Provide the curriculum perspective in the ICT programmes.
- Participate as a curriculum representative in the e-Education Project Management team (PMT) as the Sponsorship coordinator.
- Keeping records of all the LTSM distributed to districts and schools i.e. Technology kits
- Coordinates 15 district technology Senior Education Specialist (SES)
- Facilitates the development of the Annual Work Plans with the Senior Education Specialists
- Conducts quarterly reviews with SES in technology learning area during the CIF’s.
- Facilitates joint identification of areas of development during quarterly reviews.
- Responsible for the mentoring, coaching and developmental programmes informed by quarterly CIF meetings.
Technology Education Head of Department
Forte` High School – Dobsonville Soweto
2003.09 - 2005.04
- Managing the Technology Learning Area in the senior phase.
- Manage the school in the absence of the school principal and the deputy.
- Designing interview questions and conducting interviews for the school.
- Member of the district interviewing panel for newly established schools.
Role Model Intervention Programme (RMIP) Supervisor
Johannesburg South District (D11)
2002.01 - 2004.12
- Registering gifted learners on the Saturday school from grades 10 – 11.
- Supervising the Saturday school with teachers and learners learning Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biology, Accounting, Economics, and Business Economics.
- Monitor the attendance of teachers and learners by marking the register on a daily basis.
- Advice the learners on their career paths using pamphlets and catalogs from various institutions.
- Arrange the classrooms and resources for teaching and learning.
- Help the teachers in completing their claim-forms for payment requisitions.
Technology Education Teacher
Forte` High School – Dobsonville Soweto
2002.07 - 2003.08
- Teaching technology grades 8 and 9
- Teaching mathematics in grade 8
- Teaching Biology in grade 12
ABET Supervising Teacher
PQ Vundla Centre: Molapo-Soweto
2000.01 - 2002.12
- Managing the ABET centre on a daily basis.
- Motivate ABET students with their studies.
- Chair and provide leadership to all the meetings for the ABET centre.
- Complete and submit the end of the month claim forms for teacher salaries.
- Arrange stationery and all the relevant resources that aid the smooth teaching and learning environment.
Laboratory Technician
Science Education Centre: Funda Centre – Soweto
1999.02 - 2002.06
- Managing the Mathematics, Science and Technology Laboratory and ICT centre.
- Setting the ICT centre for afternoon teacher training courses.
- Designing the Science Education Centre (SEC) Website.
- Servicing the SEC website on weekly basis by adding activities such as the weekly quiz, puzzles and worksheets.
- Writing a comprehensive report on the SEC laboratory and ICT centre.
- Make an inventory on both the SEC laboratory and the ICT centre
Teacher
Mahlsedi High School –Johannesburg
1997.01 - 1999.12
- Teaching Mathematics grades 8 – 10
- Teaching Biology grades 10 – 12
- School soccer coach
- Trip organizer
Education
BEd (Hons) - Computer Integrated Education
University of Pretoria (TUKS)
2010-09
Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness - undefined
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA)
2025-09
Certification of Completion - Mini MBA Course
African Sustainability Academy
2018-02
4th and 5th Year (Master’s) Degree - Biblical Theology
Faith Bible College
2017-11
BEd (Hons) - Technology Education
RAU - JHB
2003-12
Further Diploma - Technology Education
RAU - JHB
2001-12
Secondary Teachers Diploma - Mathematics and Biology
Makhado College of Education
Venda, Limpopo1996-12
Standard 10 - Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Kutama Senior Secondary School
Venda, Limpopo1993-12
Skills
Co- Author of the Grade 7 Headstart Technology Learner and Teacher Manuals published by Oxford University Press
Developed Teacher Development STEM Materials Endorsed by SAICE for PROTEC Teacher Program
Led a team at Sci-Bono that initiated the Secondary School Improvement Program (SSIP)
Developed Teacher Resource Centers for Physical Sciences Resource Loan Program – PROTEC
Initiated a Blended Learning Program during Covid 19 to reach all PROTEC learners and teachers during the lockdown
Founding member of the e-Learning team that initiated the department in Gauteng – developed the GDE e-Learning Strategy
Technology Education ABET Level 4 Examiner - DBE
Strategy Development and Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
Co Author of the Technology Education Textbook published by Oxford University Press.
Led a team that established the Secondary School Intervention program at Sci-Bono.
Managed and supervised CSI programs at both Sci-Bono and PROTEC.
Led a team of subject specialist in the development of Teacher Training Materials that were SACE endorsed.
Led a teach of specialist in establishing the PROTEC Blended Learning Program during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Ran a number of promotional and marketing interviews on both radio and television plus print media.
Timeline
General Manager: Operations
PROTEC (Programmes for Technological Careers)
2013.11 - 2025.12
Senior Manager – Schools Support Programmes
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
2010.04 - 2013.10
Manager – Education Centre Programmes
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
2009.04 - 2010.03
Deputy Chief Education Specialist, e-Learning
GDE Head Office, e-Learning Directorate
2007.08 - 2009.03
Deputy Chief Education Specialist, Technology Education
GDE Head Office, Curriculum Directorate (GET – Intersen)
2005.05 - 2007.08
Technology Education Head of Department
Forte` High School – Dobsonville Soweto
2003.09 - 2005.04
Technology Education Teacher
Forte` High School – Dobsonville Soweto
2002.07 - 2003.08
Role Model Intervention Programme (RMIP) Supervisor
Johannesburg South District (D11)
2002.01 - 2004.12
ABET Supervising Teacher
PQ Vundla Centre: Molapo-Soweto
2000.01 - 2002.12
Laboratory Technician
Science Education Centre: Funda Centre – Soweto
1999.02 - 2002.06
Teacher
Mahlsedi High School –Johannesburg
1997.01 - 1999.12
Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness - undefined
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA)
Certification of Completion - Mini MBA Course
African Sustainability Academy
4th and 5th Year (Master’s) Degree - Biblical Theology
Faith Bible College
BEd (Hons) - Technology Education
RAU - JHB
Further Diploma - Technology Education
RAU - JHB
Secondary Teachers Diploma - Mathematics and Biology
Makhado College of Education
Standard 10 - Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Kutama Senior Secondary School
BEd (Hons) - Computer Integrated Education
University of Pretoria (TUKS)
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
- Recruited by UMALUSI on a part time in 2013 as part of a team to conduct a cooperative study of NS/ Tech for NCS and CAPS and also compare the curriculum with international countries like British Columbia, Singapore and Kenya.
- In 2005 I visited the school in the UK. Part if the visit was to see how teachers teach and how learners learn. At a school called Bridgewater High School in Warrington, Manchester, teachers are using what we call interactive board to teach their learners. This is one of the sophisticated products of ICT. Given a chance this technology can work better for the province as well.
- Co-Author of the published Headstart Technology Grade 7 textbook by Oxford University Press
- In 2005 I was invited by Zola 7 to give advice on the design of a proper laboratory for science. The Zola 7 programme is about helping people to help themselves. As of now Reasoma Secondary School has a Science laboratory designed using my inputs.
- Attended Fundamentals in Project Management course for a week at Wits in 2008.
- Computer Literate including the use of MS Project & Visio for all the projects in GDE
- Project Coordinator Role Model Intervention Programme (RMIP) from 2002 – 2004. This strategy aims at improving the performance of "above average" learners to increase their chances to access higher education. RMIP sites are set up in each district and learner attendance in this programme is good. Some learners are adopted by Private Sector e.g. Eskom, Engen and Nedbank and intensive tuition in Maths and Science is provided. Specific attention is given to girl learners to improve the quality of their results and to ensure that more Maths and Science girls enrol for engeneering. Under my supervision; in 2002 we obtained 100% pass for all the three years coupled with distinctions in commercial and sciences streams. Most of the learners are currently doing their second- and third-year’s university level in engineering.
- When the MST project at Provincial level was disbanded, I was given some of the projects they have initiated. One of those is the formula 1 challenge where learners design and make a racing car powered by carbon dioxide. The competitions are run locally until the international level.
- 2006 the Gauteng Department of Education changed their NCS orientation model. Previously teachers were orientated by the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). I trained district facilitators and cluster leader to prepare them to train teachers over the July holidays.
- Led a team of technology teachers and district officials in evaluating the LTSM materials for NCS grade 8 and 9 implementation next year (2007).
- Marketing PROTEC activities on both print and electronic media i.e. SAICE magazine, Mail & Guardian and SABC`s Growing tomorrow show.
- Co-Author of grade 7 Oxford Head Start Technology learner and tutor guides.