Rithah Palisa Silanda
Tourism Lecturer
Mbombela
Summary
Experienced academic professional with proven track record in delivering engaging and insightful lectures. Adept at curriculum development, research, and fostering inclusive learning environment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving academic excellence. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in critical thinking, communication, and classroom management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
IC Tourism Lecturer
EDUVOS
Mbombela
2025.04 - Current
- Delivering engaging online lectures on Marketing of Service (COMSA3-22), Tourism Environment (COTEA0), Tourism Geography (COTGA1), to national students, demonstrating expertise in digital education.
Tourism Lecturer
UNIGRAD COLLEGE
Mbombela
2024.02 - 2025.04
- Develop and present engaging lectures, craft comprehensive assessments, mark scripts provide constructive feedback, and compile and submit detailed weekly reports on academic progress.
Tourism Expo Organiser
JAKADA HOLDINGS
Mbombela
2021.09 - 2024.10
- Planned, coordinated, and executed Mpumalanga annual tourism expo, ensured smooth event operations, Managed stakeholder engagement, collaborating with tourism boards, travel agencies, hotels and sponsors.
Academic Excellence's Assistant
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Mbombela
2022.04 - 2024.03
- Managed comprehensive filing, printing, and copying; analyzed tutor and mentor reports; coordinated academic support workshops, including invitations; handled telephonic and in-person inquiries; executed administrative duties; and assisted probated and excluded students within the Faculty of Management Sciences.
WIL Intern
CHILL PEPPER BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Mbombela
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Receptionist, checked guests in and out, waitress, prepare breakfast buffet and assist during guest dining, housekeeping, checked room cleanliness before guests arrival, linen, allocated linen and bathing utensils in all rooms.
Computer Laboratory Student Assistant
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Mbombela
2021.06 - 2022.01
- Monitoring quietness of the lab, answer students' enquiries, assist students with Microsoft office related enquiries, open and close the lab.
Tourism Academic Mentor
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Mbombela
2020.02 - 2021.12
- Facilitated engaging study group sessions, personalised one-on-one mentoring to students, offered expert academic advice and support and ensure timely submission of comprehensive monthly reports.
Teacher
WISDOM OF GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Nkomazi
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Taught life skills and English from grades 1-3, fostering foundational competencies, developed comprehensive lesson plans, and marked and recorded scripts.
Education
Masters - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Postgraduate Diploma - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
2023-12
Advanced Diploma - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
2022-12
Diploma - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
2022-01
Matric -
TIKHUNI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Lecture development
- Online class discussion
- Classroom management
References
- Ms BK. MAJA, majabk@tut.ac.za, 0123823600, Tshwane University of Technology
- Ms S.WREYFORD, sam@unigradcollege.co.za, 0137553503, Unigrad College
- Mr X. Mthethwa, info@mptourismexpo.co.za, 0825683075, Jakada Holdings
Timeline
IC Tourism Lecturer
EDUVOS
2025.04 - Current
Tourism Lecturer
UNIGRAD COLLEGE
2024.02 - 2025.04
Academic Excellence's Assistant
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
2022.04 - 2024.03
WIL Intern
CHILL PEPPER BOUTIQUE HOTEL
2021.10 - 2022.01
Tourism Expo Organiser
JAKADA HOLDINGS
2021.09 - 2024.10
Computer Laboratory Student Assistant
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
2021.06 - 2022.01
Tourism Academic Mentor
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
2020.02 - 2021.12
Teacher
WISDOM OF GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL
2018.09 - 2018.12
Masters - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Postgraduate Diploma - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Diploma - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Diploma - Tourism Management
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Matric -
TIKHUNI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL