Nwabisa Vutha
Seawinds
Summary
I am result-driven and detail-oriented professional with expertise in administration, communication, and project management. Skilled in effective communication, conflict resolution, and leading with integrity and transparency.
Seasoned Life Skills Educator with background in designing and implementing curriculums focused on developing critical thinking, communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate varying student needs and learning styles. Significant impact made in previous work through fostering positive relationships with students and helping them achieve personal growth. Known for efficient problem-solving abilities and creative instructional strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Educator (Teamleader)
Living Hope Trust
Cape Town
06.2021 - Current
- Fulfilling the mission and vision of Living Hope by sharing the gospels and praying with clients while portraying Christian behavior.
- Teaching/training in life skills based on Christian truth by drawing up a teaching/training plan for each term.
- The development of curriculum (Health and Spiritual material).
- Arranging with schools and youth groups to provide life skills programs.
- Preparation of teaching material, implementation of teaching/training material (including equipment needed).
- Implementation of the teaching and training material.
- Develop relationships with parents and relevant community leaders.
- Counselling and support services in life skills by drawing up a counselling/support service plan.
- Preparing counselling and other material for the programme.
- Establishing counselling and other materials for the programme.
- Establishing counselling centres/venues.
- Motivate and inspire each team member.
- Build and facilitate team unity and sense of purpose.
- Develop a schedule/roster of activities for the whole team and report any changes of such to the prevention office.
- Allocate leave to team members and make sure all leave forms are signed, lodged in the Sage app and sick leave forms are completed where applicable.
- Approve or disapprove leave of any kind.
- General administration and other duties such as report writing, record keeping, timesheets, and statistics.
- Budget and stock control.
- General office administration.
- Attendance at time management and other meetings.
- Obtaining curriculum for training and development of key community leaders.
- Providing training and development to such groups as parents, churches, organisations, and other relevant/key community leaders.
- Developing personal life skills in learners by drawing up a strategic plan for life skills development.
- Developing information brochures and other material.
- Establishment of a resource database where learners can be referred to for help.
- Organizing camps, clubs, and other special ministries to provide more intensive skills.
- Evaluation of the development of the programme.
- Spiritual and social development programmes by developing weekly prayer support and assistance from churches and other Christian organisations for the programme.
- Establish a parent support group for the youth ministry.
- Development of social and community awareness.
- Hosting of local and overseas visiting teams.
- Work with and organize volunteers.
- Training and developing of key community leaders by obtaining a curriculum for training and development of key community leaders.
- Providing training and development to such groups as parents, churches, organisations, and other relevant key community leaders.
Office Administrator
Destiny Changers
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Managing supplies, equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and overall daily flow.
- Answering phones, handling correspondence, managing calendars, booking rooms, and organizing meetings.
- Organizing files, maintaining databases, updating records, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Serving as the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Assisting with onboarding, managing employee records, and supporting HR functions.
- Handling invoices, tracking expenses, processing payments.
- Developing systems to enhance efficiency and workflows.
- Welcoming visitors and directing them.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and safety.
Education
Module - Quality Improvement Systems
Connect Network
Discipleship Training -
University of the Nations (YWAM)
Sound of the Nations - Worship School
University of the Nations (YWAM)
Office Management and Technology -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Grade 12 -
Phaphani High School
Skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leading with integrity and transparency
- Event planning and organizing
- Translating documents (Xhosa to English and vice versa)
- Interpreting from Xhosa to English (and vice versa)
- MC-ing
- Lesson planning
- Report writing
- Designing forms, posters, and flyers
- Attention to detail
- Calendar & Schedule Management
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Filing & Document Management
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Workspace
- Data Entry & Database Management
- Office Equipment Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Quick Learning
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Confidentiality & Discretion
- Responsibility & Reliability
- Proactive Anticipation
- Managing project timelines, resources priorities effectively
- Motivation and coaching
- Emotional intelligence
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Coloring-in
- Singing
- Beading and Pottery
- Dressing people up
- Shopping
- Baking
References
- Mrs Candice Vigis, Life Skills department administrator at Living Hope, 0735788634
- Mrs Xoli Thobi, Job Center Facilitator at Living Hope, 0678013642
- Mrs Indolathile Mtombeni, Inventory Manager at Pick 'n Pay (Dassie), 0746734577
- Ms Weliswa Mbanyana, Capricorn Branch Office Administrator at Living Hope, 0742796751
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans (basic)
- Xhosa
- English
- Afrikaans (basic)
Languages
Xhosa, English
First Language
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Life Skills Educator (Teamleader)
Living Hope Trust
06.2021 - Current
Office Administrator
Destiny Changers
01.2008 - 12.2008
Module - Quality Improvement Systems
Connect Network
Discipleship Training -
University of the Nations (YWAM)
Sound of the Nations - Worship School
University of the Nations (YWAM)
Office Management and Technology -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Grade 12 -
Phaphani High School