Nonceba Maud Ravuku
Soweto
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at MORE Community Foundation, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Adept at facilitating training and enhancing operational efficiency, I leverage strong communication skills to drive fundraising initiatives and foster sustainable growth. Recognized for adaptability and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
MORE Community Foundation
Johannesburg
09.2024 - Current
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Directed comprehensive fundraising initiatives to enhance operational capabilities and ensure sustainable growth.
Gauteng Field Coordinator
goldYouth Agency
01.2020 - Current
- Stakeholder Relationships: Coordinate and strengthen relationships between gold-youth and all its programme stakeholders that relate to the province/district.
- Field Office: Coordinate day-to-day administration of the Field Office.
- Implementation Partner Support and Performance Monitoring: Coordinate effective service delivery to and quality assurance building collaborative relationships that foster shared gold DNA.
- Team Management: Provide line management and support to Field Support Officer, Field Connections Officer and Test and Reference Sites Coordinator/s where this is relevant.
- Communication: Fulfilling the role of gold spokesperson with funders and stakeholders as requested or in the absence of the National Manager or National Coordinator.
Monitoring and Evaluation Administration
MORE Community Foundation
Johannesburg
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Drafted comprehensive reports to support data-driven decision-making in monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Compiled insightful reports to facilitate informed decision-making within monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Communication Assistance
CABSA
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Data Capturing on Thusrdays in Black and We Will Speak Out campaign.
- Managing Thursdays in Black sales.
- Assisting managing office day to day functioning.
- Capturing and recording all material and resources from CARIS.
- Managing Thursdays in Black sales.
Consultant
World Council of Churches – Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Facilitated the work of the Global Reference Group (GRG) and the Local Host Committee (LHC).
- Promoted the participation of WCC – EAA members and partners (including interfaith partners) in AIDS 2016, and outreach to intending participants representing faith based organizations/communities.
- Managed the organization of an Inter-Faith Pre-Conference, based on guidance from the GRG and in collaboration with the LHC.
- Facilitated and supported faith-based presence and initiatives in the context of AIDS 2016.
- Communication and reporting on the above and Data Capturing.
Provincial Coordinator
SCORE
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Planning and implementation of trainings at my area of operation.
- Manage local and international volunteers placed in various communities.
- Visit and support volunteers with intent to mentor, motivate and energise and to help them plan and implement adequately.
- Provided training workshops/ training for SCORE Volunteers, Educators and Community Volunteers on Life Skills, Leadership skills, Peer Leadership, Kicking AIDS Out (HIV and Life Skills) and Monitoring & Evaluation Facilitating.
- Football coaching and Leadership workshops.
- Provide training and run a Girl’s Leadership Programme weekly.
- Maintain the presence of SCORE.
- Introduce sustainable sports leagues.
- Meet with stakeholders in my province to give feedback on the progress of the work the organisation/ volunteers is doing in the communities.
- Provide guidance on problem-solving and motivate volunteers to achieve their goals.
- Organise and lead volunteers and school liaison as well as management liaison.
- Capture training data on the database regularly.
- Keeping accurate record of all the events taking place in my area of operation (North West).
- Submission of monthly and quarterly reports on training and mentoring activities to the National Manager, Project Manager and Funder.
- Maintaining regular contact with the Project Manager for the purpose of reporting and accountability.
- Comply with financial management system within the province.
Youth Coordinator
Kuyasa Horizon Empowerment
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Facilitating life skills and bible studies for the youth leadership group called Hats and Glasses.
- Organising and facilitating Kids Games.
- Facilitating life skills and bible studies for the HIV/AIDS support group.
- Counselling for youth and children.
- Assisting with International U.S.A Tours for the performing arts group (Kuyasa Kids).
Youth Coordinator
Uniting Christian Student Association
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Curriculum planning in line with the peer education curriculum and model outcomes.
- Evaluation and training of peer education facilitators.
- Managing team meetings and directing facilitators in the implementation of their community programme quality control.
- Fulfilling a strong public relations role with key community and school stakeholders.
- Fulfilling a lead training role of training and coaching of facilitators to train adolescents and liaise with teachers and nurses.
- Compiling quarterly and yearly reports for the Director.
Internship
World Student Christian Federation & Frontier Internship in Missions
11.2003 - 06.2005
- To start leadership programs especially for young women on campus.
- To empower women on entrepreneurial skills to be able to generate income for their families.
- To train women on self- development.
Education
Certificate - Project Management Course
Funzi
Online05-2025
Basics of Conflict Management Course
Funzi
Online07-2022
Certificate - Train the Trainer
CABSA
Wellington09.2018
Certificate - Youth Development
African Leadership Institute For Community Transformation
Stellenbosch07.2008
Some College (No Degree) - N4 Educare
Oxybridge College
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Internet
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- Google Teams
- Time management
- Personal Development
- Team management
- Project Management
- Facilitation and Training
- Strong willed
- Adaptable and flexible
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Calm under pressure
- Planning
- Problem resolution
Languages
- IsiZulu
- English
- South Sesotho
- Afrikaans
- IsiXhosa
References
- Ms Michelle Scott-McGinn, Sabi Sands Pfunanani Trust - General Manager, 076 480 4319, michelle@sspt.co.za
- Ms Zimkhita Nene, gold Youth Development Agency - National Manager, +27 83 624 1245, zimkhitas@goldyouth.org
- Ms Janine Ward, SPACE for Impact, +27 82 956 5516, jwinspace@gmail.com
- Ms Aneleh Fourie Le Roux, CABSA – Christian AIDS Bureau for SA, +27 83 292 5358, management@cabsa.org.za
Residential Area
257 Tshoehle Street, Soweto, Gauteng, 1818
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Black
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 09/23/77
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
First Language
Affiliations
- Reading
- Youth Development
- Community Development
- Music
Timeline
General Manager
MORE Community Foundation
09.2024 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Administration
MORE Community Foundation
07.2023 - 08.2024
Gauteng Field Coordinator
goldYouth Agency
01.2020 - Current
Communication Assistance
CABSA
10.2016 - 11.2017
Consultant
World Council of Churches – Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
11.2015 - 09.2016
Provincial Coordinator
SCORE
01.2010 - 11.2012
Youth Coordinator
Uniting Christian Student Association
01.2006 - 03.2008
Youth Coordinator
Kuyasa Horizon Empowerment
11.2005 - 04.2008
Internship
World Student Christian Federation & Frontier Internship in Missions
11.2003 - 06.2005
Certificate - Project Management Course
Funzi
Basics of Conflict Management Course
Funzi
Certificate - Train the Trainer
CABSA
Certificate - Youth Development
African Leadership Institute For Community Transformation
Some College (No Degree) - N4 Educare
Oxybridge College
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