Mnikelo Songezo Baleni
Matatiele
Summary
Results-driven Local Electoral Project Officer with strengths in project monitoring and resource management. Achieves desired outcomes by anticipating potential bottlenecks and implementing preventative actions. Ensures free and fair elections through effective stakeholder engagement and rigorous oversight.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Electoral Project Officer
Independent Electoral Commission
Matatiele, South Africa
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored election processes to guarantee fairness and integrity
- Managed team scope, schedule and assignments to deliver project outcomes effectively.
- Achieved desired results by monitoring project progress, anticipating potential bottlenecks and implementing preventative action.
- Adjusted plans and resources to ensure project milestones were met on schedule.
- Monitored costs, timescales and resources to ensure alignment with project goals.
Senoir Administrative Clerk
Independent Electoral Commission
Johannesburg, South Africa
10.2012 - 09.2020
- Managed daily office operations and administrative support for the department to maintain efficiency.
- Organised and maintained filing systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping for easy retrieval of documents.
- Handled telephone enquiries, providing prompt and courteous service to clients and stakeholders.
- Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of election material to the local offices
Junior Buyer
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Purchased supplies with optimum quality for business needs and budget goals.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
- Consulted with suppliers, reviewed contracts and evaluated quotations.
- Followed buyer directives for purchases and promptly resolved issues with deliveries, price or item quality.
Education
NQF Level 7 - IT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
UNISA
Durban, KZN01-2016
BTech - Logistics Mangement
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP01-2014
Higher National Diploma - Logistics Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg01-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget monitoring
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Election oversight
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Public relations strategies
- Budget management
- Leadership skills
- Presentation abilities
- Supply negotiation
Timeline
Local Electoral Project Officer
Independent Electoral Commission
10.2020 - Current
Senoir Administrative Clerk
Independent Electoral Commission
10.2012 - 09.2020
Junior Buyer
University of Johannesburg
02.2012 - 03.2014
NQF Level 7 - IT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
UNISA
BTech - Logistics Mangement
University of Johannesburg
Higher National Diploma - Logistics Management
University of Johannesburg