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Nicholine Silaule

Teaching Assistant At University Of Pretoria
Pretoria

Summary

Academic professional with solid background of over 3 years in

teaching, tutoring and research, specialising in the discipline of Public Administration and Management. Skilled in facilitating undergraduate class discussions and providing student support to postgraduate students. Good track record of fostering interactive learning experience with strong understanding of different teaching methodologies. Proficient in using technology to enhance learning through learning management systems. Seeking full-time lecturing role that presents professional development opportunities to leverage my teaching, research and community outreach skills. Committed to continuous professional development, pursuing a PhD (DPhil) in Public Administration and Management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Teaching Assistant

University of Pretoria
04.2025 - Current
  • Providing support to lecturers in facilitating lessons with post-graduate students in following modules; public financial management and budgeting, public sector monitoring and evaluation, and public sector transformation and reform.
  • Utilising dynamic teaching methods and visual aids on Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS), quizzes, polls and breakout rooms;
  • Assisting with student support and responding to queries on LMS platform, via email and whatsapp groups;
  • Marking/grading formative assessments, class tests, and assignments;
  • Participating in classroom management and discussions in classes of 200+ students;
  • Collaborating with other teaching assistants in a team, as well as the faculty staff members, and administrators.

Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

University of Pretoria
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided support to lecturers with facilitating lessons and ad hoc administrative duties;
  • Assisted with student support and responding to queries on LMS platform, via email and whatsapp groups;
  • Marked formative assessments, class tests, and assignments;
  • Participated in class management and discussion;
  • Collaborated with other teaching assistants in a team, as well as the faculty staff members, administrators, and lecturers.

Online Tutor (Freelance)

SkillUp Tutors
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Designed structured, interactive 1 on 1 face to face lessons aligned with learning objectives;
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles and proficiency levels;
  • Provided constructive feedback and personalised guidance to help learners improve.

Research Assistant

University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Generated literature reviews for Professors and prepared academic materials to assist in publishing scholarly articles;
  • Contributed to three published peer-reviewed journal articles;
  • Assisted in organising internal faculty conferences, seminars and annual memorial lectures;
  • Collaborated other faculty staff on large research interdisciplinary projects.

Academic Tutor

University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Tutored large undergraduate classes, (60 - 80) facilitating student learning in Public Administration discipline;
  • Marked and collated results for class tests, and assignments;
  • Administered ad-hoc tasks and duties requested by lecturers.

Education

Master of Management (Public Policy) -

University of The Witwatersrand
04-2024

BAdmin Hons Public Administration And Management -

University of Pretoria
12-2016

BAdmin Public Management -

University of Pretoria
12-2015

Grade 12, Matric -

C.R Swart High School
01.2012

Skills

  • Teaching

  • Academic research and writing

  • Classroom management

  • Classroom powerpoint presentations

  • Public speaking

  • Curriculum/ lesson planning

  • Time management

  • Effective communication

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Adaptability and flexibility

  • Digital Proficiency (MS Office 365)

  • Student assessment

  • Goal-oriented and proactive

  • Relationship building

Certification

Smart Marking & Teaching Tools Certificate, University of Pretoria

Professional Work Experience

Sanlam - Personal Assistant to General Manager 

03/2019 – 03/2025

· Captured, formatted, and shared accurate meeting notes and internal updates;

· Handled incoming calls, emails, and executive queries with professionalism and discretion;

· Updated and maintained digital records and filing systems to ensure easy access and accuracy

· Provided day-to-day admin support including scheduling, document preparation, and calendar management

· Planned and coordinated detailed travel itineraries, documentation, and logistics for executive meetings

· Facilitated seamless internal communication, liaising across departments to support the regional managers


Saab Grintek Technologies - Tender Administrator 

08/2017 – 07/2018

· Assembled tender files in accordance with RFQs, RFIs, RFP requirements and business objectives

· Facilitated tender process alongside internal project team comprising managers, engineers, technicians, and legal specialists to guarantee timely tender completion and submissions to potential clients in public and private sector.

· Oversaw supplier and customer databases, ensuring accurate maintenance of CSD and CIPC profiles for company

Accomplishments

Student Leader, Student Representative Council Sub-Committee University of Pretoria (2014–2015)

Member, Golden Key International Honour Society (2014)

Founder of Community Outreach Project – The Blanket Drive Project (2019)

Nominated for the top 10 group “PA of the Year” competition, Sanlam (2024)

Publications/Conferences/Symposiums

N. Silaule. 2024. Investigating policy exclusion of heterosexual male perpetrators in the National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence and Femicide. Masters Thesis. University of the Witwatersrand. Johannesburg.


N. Silaule. (6, September, 2023). Investigating policy exclusion of heterosexual male perpetrators in the National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence and Femicide. (Paper presentation). 14thPostgraduate Cross Faculty Symposuim.


N. Silaule. (29, October, 2021). Through the Kaleidoscope: Public organisations as role players in gender-based violence and femicide policy change. (Paper presentation). School of Public Management and Administration 13th Annual International E-Conference.



References

· Professor Samuel Koma: Former Lecturer: University of Pretoria.

Contact Details: 015 268 2424 or 083 427 7220

samuel.koma@ul.ac.za

· Mpilo Ndlovu: Manager, Sanlam

Contact Details: 071680 0233

mpilo.ndlovu@mmltd.co.za

· Kanya Mofokeng: Manager, Sanlam

Contact details: 063 955 7944

kanya.mofokeng@sanlam.co.za

Timeline

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course (120 Hours) - TEFL Professional Institute

07-2025

Teaching Assistant

University of Pretoria
04.2025 - Current

Smart Marking & Teaching Tools Certificate, University of Pretoria

02-2025

Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

University of Pretoria
02.2022 - 07.2022

Project Management Foundations Certificate, University of Cape Town

03-2020

Online Tutor (Freelance)

SkillUp Tutors
01.2017 - 07.2017

Research Assistant

University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 12.2016

Academic Tutor

University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Management (Public Policy) -

University of The Witwatersrand

BAdmin Hons Public Administration And Management -

University of Pretoria

BAdmin Public Management -

University of Pretoria

Grade 12, Matric -

C.R Swart High School
Nicholine SilauleTeaching Assistant At University Of Pretoria