Palesa Mkhulisi
Bpharm Student
Illovo
Summary
A dedicated and versatile Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) student at Rhodes University, currently in my final year. With a strong academic background, including four distinctions in matric and multiple leadership roles, I bring a blend of analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and resilience. My experience includes community engagement, student governance, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. I am curious by nature, passionate about learning, and actively involved in both academic and extracurricular pursuits, including tutoring, debating, and creative arts.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sub-Warden
Rhodes University
01.2023 - 11.2023
Part-time leadership and student support role within the university residence system (84 students)
- Provided academic and personal support to students; referred cases to relevant services.
- Promoted a supportive, inclusive residence culture and mediated student conflicts.
- Enforced residence and university rules; addressed behavioural and disciplinary issues.
- Acted as liaison between students and House/Hall Warden; communicated key updates and student concerns.
- Assisted with administrative tasks: room allocation, student records, residence logistics.
- Reported and escalated emergencies, property issues, and health & safety concerns.
- Supported the coordination of fire drills, safety checks, and housekeeping oversight.
Education
Degree in Progress - Pharmacy
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa 02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Grosvenor Girls' High School
Bluff, South Africa 01.2016 - 01.2021
Skills
Teamwork
Creativity
Problem-solving
Time management
Analytical thinking
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Personal Information
ID Number: 0211180076088
SAPC Number: P67645
Sex: Female
Criminal Offence: None
Training
- Junior Achievers (SA) entrepreneurship programme (2019)
- First Aid course-level 3 (2025)
Leadership roles
- Manager- Junior Achievers (SA) entrepreneurship programme-(2019)
- Learner Representative council office bearer- Grosvenor Girls' High School (2020)
- Drosty Hall academic representative- Rhodes University (2022)
- Prince Alfred House committee (Academic rep and secretary) - Rhodes University (2022)
- Rhodes Mentor (2022-2023)
- Rhodes Chess Club Secretary (2023)
Community Engagement
- Amavenya primary school outreach- Grosvenor High School (2018-2020)
- 9/10s mentoring programe- Rhodes University (2022)
- Khanya Maths and Science tutoring program- Rhodes University (2022, 2023 & 2025)
Timeline
Sub-Warden
Rhodes University
01.2023 - 11.2023
Degree in Progress - Pharmacy
Rhodes University
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Grosvenor Girls' High School
01.2016 - 01.2021
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