Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Otherworkexperiences
Leadershipadministrativeandmanagementexperiences
Professionaldevelopmenteducationalexperiencesandinsight
Internationalexperience
Leadershipandcommunityinvolvement
Interpersonalhumanrelationsandattributes
Skillsandknowledge
Fullnames
Cellphonenumber
Personal Information
References
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Phindile Nsibande

Assistant Director Curriculum Development And Partnerships
EMPANGENI

Summary

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.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director Curriculum

Umfolozi TVET College
1 2008 - Current
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain high-quality teaching staff.
  • Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
  • Led team of 18 project management professionals in special projects and daily operations.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
  • Assisted Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students
  • Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside classroom setting
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students
  • Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities
  • Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement
  • Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices
  • Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment
  • Fostered positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as team
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises
  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain high-quality teaching staff
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster collaborative learning environment
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans
  • Served on school committees focused on enhancing student achievement through curriculum review and policy implementation
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
  • Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability

Learnerships Manager

Umfolozi TVET College
01.2007 - 01.2008

Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.

  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development
  • Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue . Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within industry sector
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments

Lecturer

Umfolozi TVET college
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
  • Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning

Head of department

Nkosithandile h school
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Established positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and best practices in mathematics education.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in amore cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Served on school-wide committees focused on improving academic performance, working collaboratively toward common goals.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends
  • Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement

Practitioner

Love In Action Adult Centre
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Championed positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among staff members and encouraging teamwork
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals

Acting HOD

Njubanjuba h school
01.1996 - 01.1999

Educator

Njubanjuba h school
01.1995 - 01.1996

Educator

Ngcolosi sec school
01.1991 - 01.1994

Educator

Zakheleni jnr sec school
01.1990 - 01.1990

Temporal Sales Lady

PEP
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment to improve overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Worked closely with fellow sales staff to create a positive work environment focused on teamwork and shared success.
  • Provided pricing information to customers regarding specific products.
  • Balanced multiple tasks effectively, including assisting customers, stocking shelves, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the store.

Administration Clerk

Department of Justice
01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
  • Established and maintained standard office procedures to achieve demanding targets.
  • Supported administrators by efficiently managing daily scheduling, appointment setting, and calendar organization.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Professional Development
South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UNISA
South Africa
05.2024 -

Skills

Strategic Planning

Operations Management

Creative Direction

Meeting facilitation

Project Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Otherworkexperiences

  • Love In Action Adult Centre: Practitioner (1995-2000)
  • Department of Justice: Administration Clerk (1985-1986)
  • Temporal Sales Lady at PEP: During College Holidays (1987-1989)

Leadershipadministrativeandmanagementexperiences

  • I have served the Department of Justice as an Administrative Clerk.
  • In this department I was responsible for all basic administrative duties.
  • This experience helped me to develop and enhance most basic office administrative skills
  • I have served the Department of Basic Education as an Educator and as an HOD at different schools.
  • Whilst working in the Department of Basic Education I was able to apply and nourish all the knowledge I had learnt on the development of young people
  • It was at the Department of Basic Education as a HOD where I was properly introduced to the management and development of human resources.
  • As an HOD, I assisted the principal and the deputy principal in performing administrative duties like requisition of textbooks and other required equipment at school.
  • I took part in various school policy formulations and provided induction to the newly appointed educators of the Science department
  • I have served the Department of Higher Education as a Lecturer where I was able to apply and enhance my lecturing skills on teaching at tertiary level.
  • As a lecturer, I was responsible for planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling professional activities so as to achieve educational aims and objectives my lectures
  • I was then appointed as a learnership manager where I implemented SAQA accredited qualifications.
  • This helped me to understand and implement SAQA requirements and qualifications
  • It also helped me to develop networking patterns with other Colleges
  • I have been involved in QCTO, NAMB, SAIMI and PAMSA Accreditation bodies ensure that all programmes offered at the college are quality assured by these bodies.
  • As an Assistant Director I have collaborated and ensured that I provide leadership and support in developing and implementing curriculum as per the CETA act.

Professionaldevelopmenteducationalexperiencesandinsight

  • I have a Secondary Teacher’s Diploma, which has equipped me with all the necessary skills to be a teacher for all learners in Mathematics and Life Science
  • This diploma helped me to understand the development of young peoples at different stages of their lives until they reach adulthood.
  • I also learnt all the basic administrative and management skills associated the management of educational situations
  • During my B.A degree I was able to increase my content knowledge on a number of subjects which made it possible to address most of the questions related to my teaching
  • I have a B.Ed. Honours degree which has equipped with me knowledge of all the necessary theories and skills related to mathematics education and research skills.
  • I have a Certificate in Applied Computer literacy and Office Management which has equipped me with all the Computer and office management skills
  • I have a Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training which has furnished me with all the knowledge and skills to teach adult learners.
  • I have a Certificate in Human Resource Management which has fortified me with all the necessary skills to manage human resources
  • The Certificate for Project Management has helped with the knowledge to successfully manage any project.
  • The Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management has assisted me furnished me with advanced knowledge on Partnerships, Knowledge management, Analyses of research, Project management, Organisational development.
  • During my Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies I was able to apply my research skills and knowledge to successfully produce a document on TVET institutions partnership with private industries.
  • I conduct myself according to the Code of Conduct laid by SACE and abide by all Higher Education Acts and Legislation.
  • Training Interventions
  • I have a certificate of competency as a workplace assessor which helps me to assess SAQA accredited programmes
  • I also have a certificate of competency to design and develop outcome based assessments
  • The certificate I have for Supply Chain Management for Public Service helps me to understand all the supply chain processes
  • The certificate of Recruitment and Selection has helped to understand all the processes of recruiting and selecting suitable and appropriate staff members.
  • I attended an Education Training and Development Policies Course which equipped me with skills needed to develop, understand and interpret policies.
  • In the Disability Training Awareness programme I learnt how manage and develop all disability programmes to support people with disabilities.
  • I attended a Coltech Training which helped me to understand the learner management system of the college
  • I attended a Time management workshop which helped me to effectively manage time so that all my programmes and activities can be productive
  • The Examination Preparation Training workshop helped me to successfully manage examinations and all the related processes.
  • During the Migration Process in the TVET Sector I was made to understand the migration process in the TVET so that I could be able to apply it to our college
  • I have attended Digital Literacy Training with Pearson which will help me understand and implement eLearning programmes.
  • I have participated in the Dynamic Presencing leadership Mastery Training.

Internationalexperience

  • GERMANY: 2017 - I was one of the delegates who represented uMfolozi TVET College at the Kreishandwerkerschaft: Steinfurt-Warendorf for the promotion of Entrepreneurship programme.
  • United Kingdom: 2018 - I was one of the delegates to benchmark and forge partnerships with Hertford College in the United Kingdom in Hospitality programmes.
  • CHINA: 2019 - The visit to China was organised by CETA and the Chines Culture Centre to monitor the student that were placed in various Chines vocational colleges. As a South African delegate I was exposed to the best practices in Chinese Vocational Colleges.
  • TURIN, ITALY: 2023 - The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) offered a two-week training programme on youth employment promotion called the “Academy on Youth Employment”. The objective of this training was to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills in the identification and co-creation of innovative solutions for the promotion of decent jobs for young people. I was identified as one of the delegates to attend the training.

Leadershipandcommunityinvolvement

  • I am the member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa in which I serve as a member of the Prayer Women’s League.
  • In the Prayer Women’s League I serve as delegate of the parish in our circuit meetings where I carry the mandate of Prayer Women’s League to elect the leadership of the church.
  • In our church I am also a member of the building committee which has a responsibility of building a new church.
  • I am also the chairperson of Partnership committee both at Congregational and Parish level.
  • I have been involved in the HIV/AIDS awareness support and counselling programme providing support for staff members and learners infected and affected by HIV/AIDS pandemic.
  • I am in the counselling committee which helped needy learners to obtain social grants and which operated with the National Women Empowerment (NAWE) organization
  • I am the member of the solidarity Women’s Organization which is responsible for birthday parties, prayers and funeral support which helps to promote unity amongst staff members.
  • As the Assistant Director Curriculum I have been involved in the negotiations with various community leaders to implement satellite Campuses at places like Nkandla, Ngwavuma and Manguzi

Interpersonalhumanrelationsandattributes

  • I am customer orientated in all my dealings and negotiations
  • I always manage time in such a way that we quickly attain established priorities
  • In all my transactions and discussions, I am fully aware of diversity and cultural issues
  • I always give parental advises to students and colleagues on personal, educational, professional and social issues.
  • I constantly present strong leadership qualities
  • I have developed excellent organisational and conflict management skills
  • I have sound communication skills
  • I am a very innovative and creative person
  • I enjoy and appreciate hard working
  • I believe in being a team player
  • My training has helped me to develop strong Financial Management skills
  • My experience has taught me to develop skills and abilities to work under pressure
  • My ability to work in team is coupled with my ability to work independently
  • In all my dealings I always keep a high level of confidentiality

Skillsandknowledge

Advanced, Advanced, Advanced, Native, Native, Native, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and Outlook, Concepts of information technology (it), Internet and email, Computer application and file management, Workplace assessor – conduct outcomes based Assessment, Admin & Secretarial, Quality Assurance / Management, Research & Development, Financial Management, Reporting, Verbal and written communication, Presentation, Analytical, Research methodology, Driving

Fullnames

Phindile Fionah

Cellphonenumber

0721783565

Personal Information

  • Maiden Name: Xakaza
  • ID Number: 6703240462088
  • Date of Birth: 03/24/67
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code EB
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Ms A.J. Makhoba, School Manager, Nkosithandile High School, 0833394094
  • Ms Z Mngomezulu, Deputy Principal Academic Services, 0761007434
  • Mr TE Nxumalo, Deputy Principal Cooperative, 0605673186

Languages

IsiZulu

Certification

2007: Workplace Assessor, 2009: Design and Develop Outcome based assessments 2013: Certificate in Supply Chain Management - PALAMA 2015: ETD Policies 2015: Recruitment and Selection – IMSIMBI Training

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UNISA
05.2024 -

Learnerships Manager

Umfolozi TVET College
01.2007 - 01.2008

Lecturer

Umfolozi TVET college
01.2007 - 01.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Professional Development
04.2001 -

Head of department

Nkosithandile h school
01.2000 - 01.2006

Acting HOD

Njubanjuba h school
01.1996 - 01.1999

Practitioner

Love In Action Adult Centre
01.1995 - 01.2000

Educator

Njubanjuba h school
01.1995 - 01.1996

Educator

Ngcolosi sec school
01.1991 - 01.1994

Educator

Zakheleni jnr sec school
01.1990 - 01.1990

Temporal Sales Lady

PEP
01.1987 - 01.1989

Administration Clerk

Department of Justice
01.1985 - 01.1986

Assistant Director Curriculum

Umfolozi TVET College
1 2008 - Current
Phindile NsibandeAssistant Director Curriculum Development And Partnerships