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Ntonto Ntombifuthi Prisca Vezi

Ntonto Ntombifuthi Prisca Vezi

Programme Manager
Bethlehem,Free State

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Programme Manager/Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

DREAMS District Programme Manager

Education Development Center
Bethlehem
08.2019 - Current

· Manage the Thabo Mofutsanyana District (Free State) schools in implementing the HIV prevention programme in schools

· Develop and deliver scripted lesson plans for grades 4 – 12

· Train and provide Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) orientation to officials, educators, SMTs and SGBs

· Develop CSE supplementary materials

· Work with Integrated School Health to strengthen linkages and referrals of adolescents and youth to health services

· Provide technical support and lead in CSE implementation Monitoring and Evaluation

· Lead DREAMS implementation in the district and introduce other partners to DOE, DSD and DOH

· Represent EDC in provincial and district meetings and events

· Lead Linkages of vulnerable children to DREAMS partners for accessing services

· Report to USAID, DOE and other partners

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Global Fund KZN Provincial Coordinator

AIDS Foundation of South Africa
Durban
06.2016 - 12.2018

· Map the location/sites where the respective GF funded interventions are implemented & the nature and scope of work undertaken; and disseminate this information to SANAC structures: Sectors, WACs, and LACs, DACs & the PCA and other stakeholders.

· Source program reports and output data from GF Principal Recipients operative in the province for dissemination to the relevant stakeholders/role-players and LACs, DACs & the PCA;

· Upload / capture program reports and data onto electronic platform for sharing of program data and lessons;

· Host feedback and consultation forums in each district, to provide feedback and allow for consultations on implementation of GF funded programs;

· Provide technical support for the establishment /or strengthening of quarterly reporting mechanisms to the Provincial Councils on AIDS (PCAs) and the Local AIDS Councils (LACs).

· Present quarterly progress reports to the PCA on GF funded programs implemented in the province.

· Training and mentorship of local structures

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

OVC Programme Manager

Childline South Africa
Durban
06.2015 - 04.2016

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  • Facilitate the development and implementation of operational and business plans for the programme;
  • Devise key inputs and outputs for implementation plans;
  • Validating implementation planes including timelines, resource requirements, and cost estimates;
  • Reviewing systems and procedures to ensure alignment with approved plans;
  • Overall management and administration of the programme; strategic direction for programme execution;
  • Design MER related capacity building plans, to address technical assistance needs and to monitor progress made towards plans;
  • Provide partners with ongoing technical assistance to strengthen their skills, systems and tools for data collection, validation, analysis, use and reporting; this includes providing mentoring, and conducting site visits on a regular basis;
  • Undertake quality assurance and improvement activities in accordance with objectives of the programme;
  • Analyse performance and reports towards achieving targets;
  • Compile high quality reports and disseminate to relevant internal and external stakeholders;
  • Develop the budget for the programme;
  • Develop communication plans for the programme;
  • Develop a networking base and identify linkages and opportunities for effective programme management and sustainability;pplied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

SOS Schools ProjectManager

Save the Children South Africa
Qwaqwa
07.2011 - 05.2015

· Manage a team of professional field staff to plan, implement, coordinate and monitor project activities to deliver against objectives;

· Contribute to proposals writing and fundraising

· Manage a project budget, maintaining positive expenditure within a set timeframe;

· Regular, accurate financial and narrative reporting (monthly & annual);

· Attend monthly budget holder and programme meetings at Head office;

· Contribute strategically to ongoing programme and project design, planning, implementation and documentation of education programming in the Free State;

· Interpret information gathered through monitoring and evaluation so as to inform and re-direct project implementation;

· Assist in designing Children’s policies and advocacy

· Maintain donor liaison through written reports and updates;

· Liaise with key stakeholders and other departments: e.g. Department of Basic Education and other relevant government departments at local, district and provincial level, as well as with other civil society and community stakeholders;

· Represent the organisation for media briefings and interviews within the district;

· Engage school communities in planning and monitoring activities.

  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Schools Project Manager

OneVoice South Africa
Durban
07.2008 - 06.2011
  • Operational Planning
  • Budget Management

· Schools Programme Management: Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

· Stakeholder Relationship Management

· Resource Management Optimisation

· People Leadership and Management

  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Project Coordinator

iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
St. Lucia
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Coordinate Craft Project, Arts & Culture Project, Tourism Project.
  • Draw, facilitate and implement the project
  • Manage the department budget
  • Training, Organise events,
  • Training & Facilitation,
  • Monitor &Evaluate projects,
  • Mentorship of Projects,
  • Management & Administration
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Community and Project Coordinator

Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative
Empangeni
11.2005 - 01.2008
  • Successfully and effectively Coordinated, implemented and Managed Community based projects(i.e. Community crime prevention,
  • Community development for youth,
  • Diversion Programme, Domestic Violence Project & Elderly abuse project),
  • Efficiently compiled and managed projects budgets,
  • Professionally presented Staff in the Executive Committee,
  • Successfully facilitated workshops and training for:- Learners in school, Students at tertiary level, Corporate world employees, Community in rural & urban areas,
  • Wrote monthly and quarterly reports,
  • Wrote, Directed and Produced successfully short dramas’ for community outreach and other social awareness,

Delivered motivations to youth in and out of school, and Ensured proper monitoring and evaluation of projects

  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
  • Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
  • Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Senior Trainer and HIV/AIDS Project Coordinator

DramAIDE
Empangeni
01.2000 - 11.2005
  • Coordinated and Managed Schools and Community based projects successfully,
  • Conducted extensive Research for HIV/AIDS Project,
  • Design and Implement Public Health Campaigns (HP)
  • Participated in the Material Development team developing training guides,
  • Designed vibrant and thought provoking workshops,
  • Facilitation and Training,
  • Devised role plays for workshops and training and
  • Successfully presented Project Team in the MANCO team
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban South Africa
03.2022 - Current

No Degree - Accredited Facilitation Course

Sinolwazi Training Consultancy
Durban South Africa

Higher Certificate in Management - Project Management

Foundation For Professional Development (FPD)
Pretoria
02.2011 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Dramatic Arts Honours - Drama And Arts

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa
03.2006 - 04.2007

Bachelor Arts Honours in Drama And Theatre Studies - Drama And Theatre Studies

University of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa South Africa
02.1999 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa South Africa
03.1996 - 12.1999

No Degree - Matric

Inkamana High School
Vryheid
01.1995 - 12.1995

Skills

Project manager supervision

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Affiliations

South African Institute of Health Care Managers (SAIHCM)

Certification

Accredited Facilitator using various methodologies

Interests

Training and Facilitation, Managing programmes aiming capacitating and developing, Travelling

Timeline

Master of Science - Public Health

University of KwaZulu Natal
03.2022 - Current

Accredited Facilitator using various methodologies

11-2019

DREAMS District Programme Manager

Education Development Center
08.2019 - Current

Global Fund KZN Provincial Coordinator

AIDS Foundation of South Africa
06.2016 - 12.2018

OVC Programme Manager

Childline South Africa
06.2015 - 04.2016

SOS Schools ProjectManager

Save the Children South Africa
07.2011 - 05.2015

Higher Certificate in Management - Project Management

Foundation For Professional Development (FPD)
02.2011 - 11.2012

Schools Project Manager

OneVoice South Africa
07.2008 - 06.2011

Project Coordinator

iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
01.2008 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Dramatic Arts Honours - Drama And Arts

University of Stellenbosch
03.2006 - 04.2007

Community and Project Coordinator

Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative
11.2005 - 01.2008

Senior Trainer and HIV/AIDS Project Coordinator

DramAIDE
01.2000 - 11.2005

Bachelor Arts Honours in Drama And Theatre Studies - Drama And Theatre Studies

University of Zululand
02.1999 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Zululand
03.1996 - 12.1999

No Degree - Matric

Inkamana High School
01.1995 - 12.1995

No Degree - Accredited Facilitation Course

Sinolwazi Training Consultancy
Ntonto Ntombifuthi Prisca VeziProgramme Manager