Ntombizabantu Olgah Mhlongo-Phiri

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

• National School of Government, Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme, 2021
• University of Pretoria, Strategic Planning and Policy Formulation for Public Officials, 2015
• Department of Finance, LOGIS, 2002
• University of Zululand, Peer Counseling, 1999

University of South Africa, Master of Arts in African Politics, 2023, An Exploratory Study On the Impact Attached to The Informal Border Crossings in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Embhuleni Hospital, 1998, HIV/AIDS Educator and Counselor, University of Zululand, 1999, Peer Counselor, AIDS Campaigner, Mpumalanga Department of Health, 2000–2006, Secretary and Personal Assistant to the Chief Director: Corporate Services, Assist Chief Director Corporate Services with office administration, receiving documents from regions and internal staff members, telephonic correspondences, filing, taking minutes, hand deliveries and give assistance at various departmental events and liaise with stakeholders., Mpumalanga Department of Health, 2006–2011 (April), Admin Officer, Emergency Medical Services, To assist the Emergency Medical Service team to develop a broad, comprehensive and integrated Information System at all levels of Emergency care. To enable all stakeholders to manage the Emergency Medical Services efficiently. To improve the health status of the population at Emergency Medical Service level and the community., Promote the status of Emergency Medical Services., Record keeping and capturing., Drafting and compiling of reports (Monthly, Expenditure and Equity reports) for the directorate., Responsible to constant analyze processes expenditure and system both manual and electronic., Assist in reporting on procurement processes and monthly cost reports., Ensuring that best practices are adhered to according to Supply Chain Management and PFMA., Comparison of performance with planned objectives., Processing of requisition and orders, capture all requisition on LOGIS On-Line., Preparing of financial reports on a monthly basis through BAS system., Arrange and assist in coordination of meetings and workshops., Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, 2011 (April)–to date, Assistant Director, International Relations and Protocol Services, To manage bi-lateral and multilateral agreements, MOU’s and co-operations. To manage the development and maintenance of policies for international proceedings, programs, festivals and events. To manage the international inbound and outbound mission of the department. To manage and maintain international exchange programs. To advise the department on international relations matters. To render protocol services to the department and all commemorative days. Staff supervision., Ensure that the policies are guided by the directives of the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Department of International Relations and Cooperation and Provincial Government Departments., Ensure that the programmes are coordinated and facilitated as flagged in the agreements by updating the framework policy annually guided by the additional agreements in that year., Ensure that the policy is in line with and not in contradiction with provincial directives, the public service regulations and resolution., Management and monitoring of Inbound and Outbound Projects., Hosting of foreign dignitaries., Hosting of international cultural groups and soccer teams., Ensuring that protocol services are rendered including receiving of the Members of Executive Council (MECs) and other dignitaries at every event and escort them to the VIP designated areas. Prepare order of proceedings for provincial scale events and small scale events, asses the conditions of; restrooms, main event venue, briefing room, lunch venue and surrounding areas if suitable for utilization. Liaise with the security cluster to ensure high safety precautions. Facilitate the VIP guest list and attend to them when services are required., Arranging excursion for the foreign visitors to enhance tourism., Facilitating the cultural exchange programme on craft, performing arts and sport., Ensure proper renewal of bilateral and multilateral agreements and MOU’s., Liaise with stakeholders., Establishment of new partnership on exchange programmes., Crafting of cabinet memos for approval for official international trips by stakeholders, MEC, HOD and departmental officials., Giving information, guidelines and assistance to components and other relevant client on international issues., Craft information related to international relations and compile handbooks., Allocate resources., Ensure proper training and development., Monitor and evaluate the annual PMDS., Ensure that all reports are submitted on time., Rendering of protocol services.

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• ID Number: 790428 0249 083
• Health Status: Good
• Date of Birth: 04/28/79
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Code B
• Marital Status: Married

• Ms. Matricia Mokoena-Supervisor, Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, PO Box 1243, Mbombela, 1200, 082 353 7972
• Mr. John Mogashoa-Supervisor, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X 897, Pretoria, 0001, 071 382 3260
• Ms. Jabu Dlamini-Colleague, Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, PO Box 1243, Mbombela, 1200, 083 677 1868
• Mr. Mandla Zwane-Previous Supervisor, Department of Health, Private Bag X 11285, Mbombela, 1200, 082 229 8893
• Dr. Hajira Skaal-Mentor, P O Box 68068, Highveld, 0169, 082 924 2775