NOMATEMBA FINGWANA
City Of CapeTown
Summary
Compassionate social services professional with expertise in campus-based care and community support. Proven ability to implement early childhood development programs and support vulnerable children and families. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Higher Health
08.2024 - Current
- Provides ongoing support and guidance to ECD facilities to ensure compliance with Department of Social Development (DSD) norms and standards
- Assist ECD centres with registration and renewal processes, including documentation preparation, compliance checks, and submissions
- Conducting monitoring visits to ECD facilities to assess quality of care, infrastructure, learning programmes, safety, and governance
- Evaluates implementation of integrated learning and play programmes, ensuring age-appropriate, inclusive, and developmental practices.
- Identifies gaps and developed improvement plans in collaboration with ECD practitioners and management
- Compiled monitoring, evaluation, and compliance reports with clear recommendations
- Building and maintains relatioshinship with stakeholders
- Compile and submit monthly report
Social Worker
TB HIV Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided daily care and emotional support to children in a structured environment
- Assisted with early learning activities that support cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Identified children at risk and reported concerns following safeguarding procedures
- Worked closely with families, educators, and management to support child wellbeing
- Helped create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Maintained accurate records and reports related to children’s progress and wellbeing
Social Worker
Violence Prevention Through Urban Upbringing (VPUU)
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Conduct home visits to assess the needs of community members, including persons with disabilities, elderly individuals, and vulnerable groups.
- Identify families or individuals who require social, emotional, or physical support and connect them to relevant services.
- Provide ongoing follow-up support to ensure beneficiaries receive continuous care.
- Advocate for individuals' rights, dignity, and access to essential resources such as grants, assistive devices, medical help, and social support.
- Assist clients with applying for disability grants, housing support, and other government services.
- Empower individuals through awareness programs on disability rights, safety, mental health, and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Western Cape01-2020
Grade 12 -
Intando Yethu Finishing School
Skills
- Compliance checks
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Community outreach
- Stakeholder engagement
- Report writing
- Documentation preparation
- Program implementation
Certification
Driver's License, Code 10
Professional Registration
SACSSP, 10-53068
References
- Aubrey Moshia, Higher Health, Provincial Manager, 079 905 4206
- Mildredt Stevens, TB HIV Care, Centre Manager, 067 104 8913
Timeline
Social Worker
Higher Health
08.2024 - Current
Social Worker
TB HIV Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
Social Worker
Violence Prevention Through Urban Upbringing (VPUU)
01.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Grade 12 -
Intando Yethu Finishing School