Mikateko Eleanor Shikwambana
Namakgale
Summary
A motivated Bachelor of spatial planning Honours, with a foundational background in Administration. Seeking to leverage a unique mix of technical planning skill, land-use planning and administration expertise to support urban sustainability. I'm excited about the opportunity to deepen my understanding of spatial planning and contribute to the sustainable development of Limpopo province. As of today, I am ready to contribute as a full-time as a junior urban and regional planner at the Polokwane local municipality.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Media vice secretary volunteer
Rhema Worship Ministries
Phalaborwa
01.2025 - Current
- Assist in coordinating church media activities and communications.
- Support the management of church social media and digital announcements.
- Record meeting minutes and maintain media team records.
- Coordinate with media volunteers to support church services and events.
Education
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Planning theory, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), land use management, Environmental planning
University of the Free State
03.2026
Bachelor of Administration - (BAdmin)
University of the Free State
01.2025
Bachelor of Spatial Planning Honours - Geographical Information Systems, planning law and policy, urban design
University of the Free State
Skills
- Administrative law
- Municipal finance
- Industrial and organizational psychology
- Public administration
- Information systems
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Microsoft Office
- Basic GIS
- Report writing
- Environmental Planning
- Land use management
- Legislative Knowledge
- Knowledge in Housing Subsidy Applications
- Record Keeping
Projects
Rezoning Application (Coursework Project) – 2025
- Conducted a rezoning application project involving the conversion of a property’s zoning rights from residential to business use.
- Applied land use management principles and planning legislation to prepare supporting documentation and motivation for the rezoning process.
Town Establishment (Academic Exposure) – 2025
- Volunteered to assist a lecturer with town establishment activities to gain practical exposure to planning processes.
- Observed and supported tasks related to land development procedures and planning documentation.
Spatial Development Framework (SDF) Proposal – Thaba-Nchu Tribal Areas – 2025
- Analyzed the Mangaung Spatial Development Framework (SDF) to assess how it addresses economic marginalization in Thaba-Nchu tribal areas.
- Developed a proposal recommending strategies to improve village development and stimulate local economic growth.
References
- Mr MD Mathevula
Pastor (Rhema Worship Ministries)
mdmlunghisi@gmail.com
082 735 0936
- Prof Verna Nel
Research supervisor (UFS)
Nelvj@ufs.ac.za
083 657 2965
Timeline
Media vice secretary volunteer
Rhema Worship Ministries
01.2025 - Current
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Planning theory, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), land use management, Environmental planning
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Administration - (BAdmin)
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Spatial Planning Honours - Geographical Information Systems, planning law and policy, urban design
University of the Free State