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Sanele Zamajobe Sithole

Project Coordinator
Pretoria

Summary

Goal-oriented project professional with extensive experience in high-pressure environments. My key strengths include strategic planning, multitasking, problem-solving, negotiation, organizational proficiency, and excellent communication skills. I seek an opportunity to leverage my expertise in a growing organization and contribute to achieving company objectives efficiently and effectively. Experienced project coordination with over four years of expertise in project management, looking for a role within a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Highly motivated, communicative, and results-driven, I possess strong project management and negotiation skills. I am eager to contribute to the company’s growth by enhancing operational potential and retention rates. Accomplished project professional with a proven track record of planning and executing projects within deadlines while consistently meeting annual performance targets. My areas of expertise include project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, research and a goal-driven approach. I am dedicated to delivering results that align with organizational objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Engagement Officer (Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route)

National Heritage Council
08.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route (RLHR) project is a national memory project aimed at commemorating, celebrating, educating, promoting, preserving, conserving, and providing a durable testament to South Africa’s road to independence.
  • My primary duty is to coordinate and manage various projects in the form of organized events. These events include dialogues, presentations, public lectures, roundtable discussions, workshops, seminars, conferences, and public debates, which align with the government’s national calendar.
  • Each project is conducted under the theme announced by the President for the respective month or holiday, ensuring relevance and alignment with national priorities.
  • In my role, I manage and coordinate a wide range of projects, tied to significant national days and focused on documenting the legacies of South African liberation stalwarts. I work on preserving the stories of unsung heroes and heroines involved in the country's struggle for freedom.
  • Beyond these initiatives, I also lead several special projects within our Project Management Office (PMO). These efforts aim to maintain the integrity of our nation’s historical narrative while engaging the public through various formats, including events, publications, and educational outreach.
  • RLHR Engagements Coordination
  • Project coordination of Community Outreach Programmes
  • Identify and advise on Community Outreach Programmes that promote RLHR
  • Conduct research and needs assessment to understand the specific RLHR issues in the community
  • Develop project concepts that will effectively promote RLHR
  • Develop and deliver professional presentations to potential stakeholders, promoting participation and partnership in RLHR initiative programs
  • Develop implementation plans that entail key activities, stakeholders, budget requirements, goods and services and contracts/MOU’s required and seek approvals
  • Compile and submit detailed post-event reports, documenting key activities, outcomes, and recommendations for future improvements
  • Procurement activities
  • Develop implementation plans detailing goods, services, contracts, and MOUs required for projects and events.
  • Prepare detailed specifications for goods and services, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare terms of reference and engage service providers for project execution.
  • Secure venues, media services, promotional items, equipment, and catering for events.
  • Stakeholder management/Engagement
  • Ensuring that the relevant parties for the project are aware of the project and their roles and responsibilities in ensuring success
  • Identifying the extended audience for project communications and the project-related information that they should receive and with what frequency
  • Ensuring that all of the project dependencies have been identified and their impact understood and that any project assumptions have been verified
  • Ensuring that the project and the Project Office relate to the various organisational units in the appropriate fashion
  • Project Management Office Support
  • Leading special projects as per the directive of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
  • Work hand in hand with Communications & Marketing Unit to prepare terms of reference for the identified project
  • Serves as a project leader for the implementation of the project
  • Serves as a link between the NHC and service provider
  • Convene meetings and workshops between the Resistance and Liberation Heritage route work stream
  • Prepare comprehensive progress reports to the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture

Temp: Stakeholder Relations (Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route)

National Heritage Council
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Conceptualized and developed programs to enhance participation in Resistance and Liberation community projects.
  • Supported the Communications & Marketing team in executing public awareness initiatives, ensuring effective outreach.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to advance project objectives.
  • Acted as a liaison between the National Heritage Council (NHC) and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on public engagement and unit-supported programs, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Coordinated with internal units such as Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Legal to support program implementation.
  • Drafted and distributed official communications, including invitations, project updates, and detailed reports.
  • Organized and managed stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations to promote collaborative engagement.
  • Collaborated with the council’s panel of experts to integrate research and insights into programs.

Intern (Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route)

National Heritage Council
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Contributed to submission writing on commemoration and repatriation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Followed up with stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and maintain productive relationships.
  • Drafted formal letters and correspondence to stakeholders, upholding professional communication standards.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings with stakeholders to support project planning and implementation.
  • Assisted in drafting Terms of Reference, including those for the Tshwane Tourism Interpretive Signage project and RLHR Provincial Sites.
  • Prepared strategic presentations and stakeholder consultation materials to support organizational goals.
  • Administration
  • Assisted in maintaining meeting administration, ensuring adherence to administrative guidelines and procedures.
  • Ensured accurate capturing and reporting of meeting outcomes and project data.
  • Streamlined administrative processes to ensure the efficient operation of projects and events.
  • Coordinated the invitation and attendance of targeted audiences for events and activities.
  • Oversaw logistical and administrative activities related to projects, ensuring their successful execution.
  • Managed and maintained organized filing systems to ensure easy retrieval and accessibility of documents.
  • Provided full administrative support for commemorative events, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to deadlines.
  • Prepared and distributed meeting presentations, ensuring all members received copies in advance.
  • Ensured requisition forms were properly signed, approved, and filed in compliance with organizational protocols.

Education

BA Honours - Cultural & Heritage Tourism

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2017

BA Degree - Cultural & Heritage Tourism

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2016

Grade 12 - undefined

Wyebank Secondary School
01.2013

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving and Negotiation skills
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Facilitation skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Political savvy
  • Creativity & innovation
  • Change management

    • Work coordination

    Team collaboration

    Report writing

    Strategic planning

Certification

University of Pretoria Enterprise

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Engagement Officer (Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route)

National Heritage Council
08.2020 - Current

Temp: Stakeholder Relations (Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route)

National Heritage Council
12.2019 - 07.2020

Intern (Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route)

National Heritage Council
12.2018 - 11.2019

BA Degree - Cultural & Heritage Tourism

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Grade 12 - undefined

Wyebank Secondary School

BA Honours - Cultural & Heritage Tourism

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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