Civil Engineering and Innovation
RETHABILE KEKAE
CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT
PRETORIA
Summary
I am a dedicated and hardworking Civil Engineering student with a strong commitment to academic excellence and leadership development. Passionate about promoting inclusion and mental wellness, I actively coordinate service initiatives and lead workshops to support and empower my peers. I believe in the transformative power of kindness and strive to create a positive impact within my community. With strong communication, problem-solving, and community engagement skills, I am driven to achieve high performance and continuously seek opportunities to grow both academically and as a future civil engineer.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
PEER SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Academic Development Unit
01.2024 - Current
- As a volunteer at the Academic Development Unit- EBEILAD within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Built Environment, I focus on developing leadership and advocacy skills in student volunteers
- Through my work, I promote inclusion, diversity and equality whilst promoting mental health and wellbeing
- I actively support academic success and retention and encourage community engagement and social responsibility among peers
VOLUNTEER AND STUDENT MEMBER
SAICE
07.2023 - Current
- I have participated in a community initiative to provide meals to the homeless
- I have advocated for compassionate service and fostered connections through food, conversation, and smiles
- I advocated for the importance of kindness and community support, contributing to a more inclusive environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Witswatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2027
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Decision-making
- Volunteer coordination
- Networking
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Emotional intelligence
Collaboration and teamwork
HOBBIES
Reading
Volunteering
Cooking
Interests
Community service
Leadership Development
References
Itumeleng Tshwane -076 409 4953
Nalamotse Choma -076 632 6132
Timeline
PEER SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Academic Development Unit
01.2024 - Current
VOLUNTEER AND STUDENT MEMBER
SAICE
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Witswatersrand
04.2001 - 01.2027
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