SEILA BURLINGTON KOMAPE
Eland and Waterbok Rd. Soweto Pennyville
Summary
Detail-oriented Political Studies graduate with hands-on experience in records management and community engagement. Skilled in data collection, report writing, and administrative support in government and academic settings. Strong interpersonal and communication skills contribute effectively to public service and community development initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conversation Assistant
National Archives of South Africa
Pretoria
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Organised and collated files for accurate scanning and efficient digital archiving.
- Prepared and maintained official and archival records to ensure accessibility and preservation.
- Conducted records inspection, verification, and condition assessments.
- Supported record-keeping processes to uphold compliance with departmental policies and standards.
- Cleaned, repaired, and preserved historical and administrative documents.
- Retrieved, sorted, and shelved records in accordance with classification systems.
- Removed foreign materials (e.g., paper clips, staples) to maintain document integrity.
Field Worker
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted quality assurance survey at local hospitals, assessing service delivery and patient care standards to identify areas for improvement.
- Engaged with healthcare professionals, gathering insights that directly informed strategies for enhancing hospital service quality.
- Collected and recorded data from nurses and hospital staff to evaluate quality performance indicators.
- Ensured accurate and ethical data collection in line with university community engagement guidelines.
- Prepared survey summaries and reports that supported community development initiatives, facilitating data-driven decision making.
Education
Baccalaureus Artium - Politics
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2017
Grade 12 (Matric) -
Letheba Secondary School
Polokwane, South Africa12-2010
Skills
- Data collection and fieldwork
- Research and report writing
- Records management and archiving
- Policy awareness and governance understanding
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Conversation facilitation
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Organisation and time management
- Team collaboration and adaptability
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Driving License Code 10 (C1)
- National Archive And Records Service Of South Africa
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Sepedi
Proficient
C2
Setswana
Advanced
C1
Sesotho
Upper Intermediate
B2
IsiZulu
Intermediate
B1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
References
- Noko Ngoepe, Supervisor, 0636418197, noko.ngoepe@smu.ac.za
- Tinyiko Gwambe, Academic Supervisor, 0742149000, tinyikogwambe11@gmail.com
Training
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Harambee
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/burlington-komape-870591394/
Timeline
Conversation Assistant
National Archives of South Africa
11.2020 - 08.2022
Field Worker
University of Johannesburg
02.2015 - 01.2019
Baccalaureus Artium - Politics
University of Johannesburg
Grade 12 (Matric) -
Letheba Secondary School