Nomcebo Sheila Dlamini
Pretoria
Summary
Sheila Dlamini holds a Masters degree in Population Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. She has a wealth of knowledge and skills as a researcher, with over 10 years of experience in research, policy analysis and development, integrated development planning, data management and analysis, performance and risk management, and governance. She has held various positions, in which she was tasked with influencing municipal policies and programs that tackled societal concerns, overseeing the development of research projects, establishing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, generating project proposals for research and evaluations, fostering public engagements in research and policy development, and undertaking research of both academic and non-academic. She is a dependable and well-organized candidate who effectively balances multiple priorities while maintaining a positive outlook. She is consistently willing to assume additional duties to achieve the objectives of the team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager: Policy and Research Development (Social Development)
City of Johannesburg
7 2021 - Current
- Developed and reviewed policies for Social Development Department to ensure alignment with organization's political objectives.
- Seek input from users regarding their requirements for policy review.
- Oversee quality and substance of Sub-Unit deliverables, including policy documents, research reports, presentations, and other generated reports.
- Enhanced public engagement in formulation of Social Development Policies.
- Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research on range of initiatives, programs, and specific activities.
- Developed research instruments to extract data for the purpose of enhancing social empowerment initiatives.
- Analyzed statistical research data using Stata and SPSS software.
- Created research proposals for specified research and executing research activities, including findings, suggestions, and reports.
- Facilitated implementation of pilot projects derived from research and research proposals.
- Ensured that projects being managed adhere to all required requirements for legal and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and foster connections with current and prospective project collaborators.
- Supervise administrative and reporting responsibilities associated with Sub-Directorate.
Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation
City of Johannesburg
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed and assess all program activities and advancements that support the City Integrated Development Plan (IDP), to accomplish desired outputs and outcomes.
- Managed implementation of the City's M&E framework within the Department, displaying leadership in driving implementation of processes and taking responsibility for ensuring transparency and accountability in the setup and results of M&E system.
- Created and manage information and data systems that facilitate efficient and comprehensive access to relevant information for the department.
- Analyzed M&E statistical data using Stata and SPSS software.
- Incorporate performance indicators and targets into annual performance planning for the Department.
- Create and manage annual M&E plan for each project or sub-program.
- Take charge in implementation of independent evaluations.
- Address internal and external audit findings promptly and make necessary changes at appropriate level.
- Developed quarterly and annual performance reports for M&E.
- Ensured successful implementation of organizational performance management system and framework.
- Oversee the compilation of reports detailing the activities of M&E Sub-Unit.
Professional: Research Analysts
Statistics South Africa
07.2013 - 06.2019
- Managed and supervised all components of research programs, including conducting demographic research on Fertility, Mortality, Migration, and Age-sex structure
- Conducted research and analyze data from Census, Community Survey, and South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS)
- Created data editing guidelines and perform modification of unprocessed data
- Analyzed statistical data using Stata, SPSS, SAS, and Supercross software
- Communicated research findings to pertinent stakeholders through debriefing sessions, newspaper articles, journal publications, and seminars
- Coordinated and arrange seminars, roundtables, and side meetings as part of conferences
- Organized roundtables and seminars to engage stakeholders, both internal and external
- Recorded discussions during roundtable meetings and create comprehensive reports
- Attended and present research papers and posters at conferences
- Contributed to development of work breakdown structure by providing inputs, which encompass operational and budget planning
- Oversee overall progress, utilization of resources, and budgets, and implement corrective measures when needed
- Developed quality assurance framework to monitor and ensure quality of research initiatives
- Delivered training sessions on research project methodologies at national, provincial, and district levels
- Oversee spontaneous tasks such as user data inquiries and further research project undertakings.
Census Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Statistics South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Created monitoring and evaluation structure and strategic strategies for research projects.
- Performed extensive research and literature reviews on methods, systems, and processes for monitoring and assessment.
- Created monitoring and assessment techniques and equipment for research purposes.
- Delivered training sessions on monitoring and evaluation research projects at national, provincial, and district levels.
- Assisted in developing monitoring and evaluation reports and offer assistance upon request.
- Informed all relevant stakeholders on results of monitoring and evaluation.
- Participated in stakeholder consultation meetings and workshops to explore planning matters.
- Facilitated transfer of information from M&E experts to other technicians, employees, or specialists.
- Provided support to teams to improve their efficiency and enhance their abilities.
Graduate Intern
Statistics South Africa
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Provide support in the strategic planning of Census 2011 household enumeration
- Provided support in translation of Census 2011 questionnaire into multiple languages.
- Performed Quality Assurance (QA) on Census questionnaire printing process.
- Provided support in development of tabulation plans for Census 2011.
- Organized seminars for user consultation to gather feedback on Census products.
- Coordinated and instruct fieldworkers on corrective ways to administer Census 2011 questionnaire.
- Provided support in development of reports for user consultations.
- Presented findings of user consultation to Census team.
- Performed responsibilities of the District Census Coordinator (DCC) for the entire Census field operation
- Participated in conferences, such as the Population Association of Southern Africa (PASA), and present papers on research.
Education
Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme
National School of Government
04.2024
Postgraduate Diploma Monitoring and Evaluation -
University of Witwatersrand - Durban, South Africa
01.2020 -
MS Project Training -
Twasa Training - Pretoria, South Africa
10.2017 -
Ms Project Training Certificate
Twasa Training
10.2017
Certificate Urban and Regional Management and Analysis -
University of Stellenbosch - Cape Town
01.2016 -
Certificate Business Process Mapping and Modeling - undefined
Viewpoint Training And Consultation - Durban, South Africa
09.2013 - undefined
Masters in Population Studies - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa
01.2008 - 04.2012
Certificate SAS Training- Customized Enterprise Guide - undefined
SAS Institutes - Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2012 - undefined
Certificate SADC Survey Methodology - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate Introduction to Statistics - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate Survey Quality - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate National Statistics System - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate Basic Sampling - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Bachelor of Arts Environment & Development - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2008 - undefined
Matric - undefined
Zwelibanzi High School
01.2003 - undefined
Skills
- Research and development
- Planning
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Data Collection
- Data Management
- Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis for Research and Evaluation
- Policy Development
- Planning and development
- STATA
- SPSS
- Supercross
- SAS
Personal Information
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 03/11/86
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
Professional Publications
- 2022, Food Security: Challenges and Prospects in the City of Johannesburg, Tinashe Mushayanyama and Sheila Dlamini
- 2017, Labour Market Outcomes of Migration Population in South Africa, Princelle Dasappa-Venketsamy and Sheila Dlamini, Statistics South Africa Publication
- 2012, Census 2011: Estimation of Mortality in South Africa, Sheila Dlamini et al
Internal Reports
- 2023, Older Persons Draft Policy in the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2023, Children Services Draft Policy in the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2023, Homelessness Draft Policy in the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2023, Food Security Policy in the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2022, Impact Assessment Report on Partnerships within the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2022, Monitoring and Evaluation on Food Distribution within the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2021, Implementation Evaluation of the City of Johannesburg Substance Abuse Program, Department of Social Development
- 2021, Substance Abuse Policy Review in the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
- 2020, Homelessness and Drug Abuse Monitoring Report in the City of Johannesburg
- 2020, Monitoring Report on Food Security within the City of Johannesburg, Department of Social Development
References
- Gugu Makhaya, City of Johannesburg, 082 372 8164, guguma@joburg.org.za
- Ms Sindiswa Simelane, eThekwini Municipality, 073 233 6963, sindiswa.simelane@durban.gov.za
- Mr Diego Iturralde, Statistics South Africa, 082 413 2661, diegoi@statssa.gov.za
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma Monitoring and Evaluation -
University of Witwatersrand - Durban, South Africa
01.2020 -
Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation
City of Johannesburg
07.2019 - 06.2021
MS Project Training -
Twasa Training - Pretoria, South Africa
10.2017 -
Certificate Urban and Regional Management and Analysis -
University of Stellenbosch - Cape Town
01.2016 -
Certificate Business Process Mapping and Modeling - undefined
Viewpoint Training And Consultation - Durban, South Africa
09.2013 - undefined
Professional: Research Analysts
Statistics South Africa
07.2013 - 06.2019
Census Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Statistics South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate SAS Training- Customized Enterprise Guide - undefined
SAS Institutes - Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2012 - undefined
Graduate Intern
Statistics South Africa
01.2011 - 12.2011
Certificate SADC Survey Methodology - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate Introduction to Statistics - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate Survey Quality - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate National Statistics System - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Certificate Basic Sampling - undefined
Statistics South Africa (HCD)
01.2011 - undefined
Masters in Population Studies - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa
01.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts Environment & Development - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2008 - undefined
Matric - undefined
Zwelibanzi High School
01.2003 - undefined
Manager: Policy and Research Development (Social Development)
City of Johannesburg
7 2021 - Current
Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme
National School of Government
Ms Project Training Certificate
Twasa Training
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