Nosiviwe January
Education Specialist
Durbanville,Cape Town, Western Cape
Summary
Academic Administrative / Curriculum Support professional supporting university assessment administration, academic records, and quality assurance processes. Coordinates marks administration, moderation documentation, digital learning platforms, and formal academic correspondence across lecturers, students, and moderators. Strengthens assessment accuracy and reporting through organised documentation and clear stakeholder communication.
Overview
6
6
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Administrative / Curriculum Support Role
Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - Current
- Provide administrative and academic support within university programmes.
- Manage assessment-related processes including marks administration, moderation documentation and academic records.
- Coordinate assessment information between lecturers, moderators and students.
- Maintain accurate assessment documentation and reporting systems.
- Support quality assurance processes related to university assessments.
- Manage digital learning platforms including STEMLearn and SUNStudent.
- Prepare professional correspondence, reports and academic documentation.
- Work collaboratively with academic staff and stakeholders.
Head of Natural Sciences and Technology
Curro Meridian Pinehurst Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Provided curriculum leadership for Natural Sciences and Technology.
- Managed curriculum planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Developed teaching programmes aligned with CAPS and Annual Teaching Plans (ATP).
- Supported educators with curriculum delivery and assessment practices.
- Moderated assessment tasks, examination papers and learner portfolios.
- Analysed learner performance data and developed intervention strategies.
- Facilitated professional discussions and teacher support initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with departmental curriculum and assessment requirements.
- Managed subject documentation, planning files and quality assurance processes.
- Grades 5–7
- Natural Sciences and Technology
- Life Skills
- Mathematics
- English
- IsiXhosa
- Leadership Responsibilities:
- Teaching Responsibilities:
Senior Phase Educator
St Donomics College
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Taught Life Sciences Grades 8–10.
- Taught Mathematics Grade 8.
- Developed assessment activities and learner support programmes.
- Participated in moderation and curriculum planning.
Educator
ED-U College
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Taught Life Orientation Grades 8–10.
- Taught Tourism Grade 10.
- Taught Arts and Culture Grades 8–9.
- Developed learner assessment activities.
Science Educator
International School of Helderberg
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Taught Natural Sciences Grades 7–9.
- Taught Biology (IGCSE to AS level).
- Developed assessments aligned with international curriculum standards.
- Supported learners through academic intervention programmes.
- Maintained assessment records and learner progress reports.
Student Teacher
Rhenish Girls High School
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Taught Natural Sciences Grades 8–9.
- Taught Biology Grades 10–11.
- Taught Mathematical Literacy Grades 8–11.
Physiology Research Assistant
Stellenbosch University
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Assisted with laboratory research activities.
- Supported research data collection.
- Translated research documents into accessible language.
- Assisted with research reporting and documentation.
- Developed scientific communication skills.
Education
Master of Education (MEd) - Curriculum Studies
Stelenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa12-2026
Bachelor of Education Honours - Leadership and Management
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa01-2017
School of Worship Qualification - Music (Gospel)
Shorfar Church
Durbanville, South Africa01-2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Education
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Life Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa01-2010
Skills
Curriculum policy implementation
National Curriculum Statement (CAPS)
Curriculum planning and monitoring
Teacher development and mentoring
Educational policy interpretation
Assessment management and moderation
Quality assurance of assessment materials
Examination and assessment processes
Report writing and documentation
Data analysis and reporting
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Worship Band Leader / Facilitator, 2010, Present, Leadership development, Team coordination, Community engagement, Stellenbosch University Community project
- LoveLife, Peer Educator, 2002, 2003, Youth mentorship, Communication and facilitation, Peer counselling
Timeline
Academic Administrative / Curriculum Support Role
Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - Current
Head of Natural Sciences and Technology
Curro Meridian Pinehurst Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Phase Educator
St Donomics College
01.2017 - 01.2017
Educator
ED-U College
01.2016 - 01.2016
Science Educator
International School of Helderberg
01.2012 - 01.2015
Student Teacher
Rhenish Girls High School
01.2011 - 01.2011
Physiology Research Assistant
Stellenbosch University
01.2010 - 01.2010
Master of Education (MEd) - Curriculum Studies
Stelenbosch University
Bachelor of Education Honours - Leadership and Management
Stellenbosch University
School of Worship Qualification - Music (Gospel)
Shorfar Church
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Education
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - Human Life Sciences
Stellenbosch University