Patience Mthembu
Project Manager
Vosloorus,Western Cape
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings eighteen years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Boitjhorisong Resource Centre
Sasolburg, Free State
07.2013 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on education-related challenges.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Manager Teaching and Research Unit
Maths Centre
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2006 - 12.2009
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Deputy Principal
Department of Education
Katlehong, Gauteng
04.1991 - 03.2006
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
Education
Bachelor of Education (Hons.) - Educational Management
University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park 01.2000 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
East Rand College of Education
Springs, GP 01.1986 - 12.1988
Skills
Project planning and development
undefinedTimeline
Project Manager
Boitjhorisong Resource Centre
07.2013 - Current
Manager Teaching and Research Unit
Maths Centre
04.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Education (Hons.) - Educational Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2000 - 01.2002
Deputy Principal
Department of Education
04.1991 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
East Rand College of Education
01.1986 - 12.1988
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