Nokhutula Tinotenda Nyati
PhD Candidate | Researcher | Business Management Educator| Administrator
Butterworth
Work Preference
Summary
Versatile Business Management professional with advanced academic qualifications, including a Master of Commerce in Business Management and a PhD in progress. Experienced in lecturing, research, academic administration, stakeholder engagement, office coordination, records management, and customer service. Proven ability to deliver instruction, facilitate learning, conduct research, manage administrative functions, and support organizational goals. Combines strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellence, professional development, and high-quality service delivery in both academic and corporate environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Studies & Accounting Tutor
Emmanuel High School
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Improved student pass rates by 70% through developing tailored learning strategies.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to enhance student understanding of accounting principles.
- Modified teaching techniques for diverse learning styles, fostering engagement and motivation among all students.
- Contributed to planning subject content and exam preparation initiatives to align with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated the rollout of educational program's in classrooms.
Economics and Management Sciences Assistant Teacher
Little Angels School
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Taught EMS and Creative Arts to Grades 7-9 in a special education setting.
- Developed assessments and tracked learning progress in line with CAPS standards.
Assistant Office Administrator
Potential In You (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Assisted with daily office administration and operational support, contributing to smooth office operations.
- Managed office correspondence, streamlining communication processes for timely responses.
- Facilitated internal and customer-facing communication, ensuring clarity and fostering positive relationships.
- Organized digital and physical records to enhance administrative efficiency and accuracy of databases.
- Coordinated office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and support team objectives.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for various administrative processes and improved efficiency of operations by 70%.
Tutor Department of Business Management
University of Fort Hare
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Facilitated tutorial sessions in core management modules, enhancing first-year students' understanding of key concepts.
- Supported students academically and emotionally, contributing to a 90% tutorial attendance rate.
- Contributed to curriculum planning and departmental academic meetings, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
- Participated in curriculum planning and departmental academic meetings.
Education
Master of Commerce - Business Management
University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa05-2024
PhD - Business Management
University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa05-2027
BCom Honours - Business Management
University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa05-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - General
University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa06-2021
Skills
Business Studies Instruction
Curriculum design
Educational Research Methods
Financial analysis
Office software proficiency
Student Advising
Community networking
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
- Book Chapter (2025)
- Nyati, N. T., & Chimucheka, T. (2025). Entrepreneurial passion, creativity, and intentions: Insights from students at historically black institutions in South Africa. In Economics and Entrepreneurship: The Future of Africa (Chap. 15). BP International. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49238-53-4/CH15
- Book Chapter (2026)
- Nyati, N. T., & Chimucheka, T. (2026). The mediating role of strategic planning on the relationship between strategic thinking, strategic innovation and performance of women-owned small businesses. In Book of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship (pp. 109138). BP International. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-998711-1-3/CH5
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Turning Ideas into Impact Entrepreneurial Thinking for Doctoral Researchers (Four-part Online Lecture Series, 2025), African Doctoral Academy (ADA), Stellenbosch University, in collaboration with the University of Mauritius and Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland.
- International Summer School: Stellenbosch Business School (2022) Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Inclusive Innovation.
- Online Course in Entrepreneurship: THENSA Entrepreneurial Skill Set Training (2023).
Timeline
Economics and Management Sciences Assistant Teacher
Little Angels School
01.2024 - 01.2024
Tutor Department of Business Management
University of Fort Hare
01.2019 - 01.2023
Assistant Office Administrator
Potential In You (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2024
Business Studies & Accounting Tutor
Emmanuel High School
01.2017 - 01.2025
PhD - Business Management
University of Fort Hare
Master of Commerce - Business Management
University of Fort Hare
BCom Honours - Business Management
University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Commerce - General
University of Fort Hare