Simiso Moyo
Pastor
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Personable Missionary offering experience in volunteering and facilitating long and short-term missions. Adept at leading groups of 20-30 people through cross-cultural journeys. Successful at maintaining long-term relationships with communities through compassionate volunteering and extensive knowledge of culture. Successful at coordinating the people and resources necessary to bring about dramatic changes on different language speaking areas unreached by the gospels of Jesus Christ. Excellent counseling and conflict resolution abilities. I am motivated and eager to bring faith to people in all areas of world. Adept at applying strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills toward connecting with people and getting job done accurately. Special expertise in teaching.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Lecturer
Union Bible Institute
Pietermaritzburg
01.2016 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Used PowerPoint to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Assistant Pastor
Christ The King Family Worship Church
Pietermaritzburg
02.2012 - 08.2018
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care and older adult ministry programs.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Trainer and Facilitator
WEC international
Bralpan
09.2009 - 12.2011
- I facilitated farming workshops and was also in charge of all the trainings and all the farming projects in the mission property.
- Worked as a community liaison person, contacting community members who needed training.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
Waiter
Santa Rio Spur restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Administration Officer
Bulawayo Dialogue Institute
Bulawayo
03.2001 - 07.2002
- Produced detailed reports to track trends and keep senior management informed.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Drove marketing initiatives to increase brand recognition, facilitate promotion and boost revenue.
- Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Education
Master of Theology - Theology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg 01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Theology Honors Degree - Theology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal - UKZN
University Of KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa 01.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Theology Degree - Theology
Baptist Theological College
Pietermaritzburg South Africa 01.2015 - 03.2016
Diploma in Theoogy - Theology
Union Bible Institute
Pietermaritzburg - South Africa 01.2012 - 11.2014
Certificate in Draughting And Designing Technology -
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo - Zimbabwe 01.2000 - 12.2001
Short-course On Leadership -
Africa-Co-operation Action Trust
Pietermaritzburg - South Africa 03.2016 - 03.2016
Missions Course ( Kairos - Heard Facilitator) -
Simply Mobilising
Johannesburg - South Africa 01.2013 - 12.2016
Short- Course On Small Scale Business Management -
St Michaels Training Centre
Benoni - South Africa 03.2011 - 03.2011
Short Course On Fundraising Mobilisation -
MS-Zimbabwe
04.2001 - 04.2001
Skills
My areas of expertise are caring for souls, encouraging and giving hope to them I also teach the Bible, farming and train people in community gardens I also have good conservation farming techniques that I use as an entrance point of evangelism I am skilled in training and facilitation; I have gained a lot of skills in leadership and people management I can convene public meetings, focus group meetings-platforms to promote community participation in creating sustainable livelihoods I am highly sensitive to and with a good grasp of issues relating to gender, race, class and ethnicity or culture, with excellent strategic thinking analytical and oral presentations I have good communication and teamwork skills - a proven ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines I am a man of peace, integrity, and influence and I have a teachable spirit but with effective mentoring ability I also have good knowledge IT skills
Additional Information
- Passport No. ; AN 760050
Playing guitar, chess, listening to music,
even though not a professional in music, I enjoy making it and listening to it. I have had a chance to learn how to play chess so I like challenging other players
Timeline
Master of Theology - Theology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Theology Honors Degree - Theology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal - UKZN
01.2019 - 04.2020
Short-course On Leadership -
Africa-Co-operation Action Trust
03.2016 - 03.2016
Lecturer
Union Bible Institute
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Theology Degree - Theology
Baptist Theological College
01.2015 - 03.2016
Missions Course ( Kairos - Heard Facilitator) -
Simply Mobilising
01.2013 - 12.2016
Assistant Pastor
Christ The King Family Worship Church
02.2012 - 08.2018
Diploma in Theoogy - Theology
Union Bible Institute
01.2012 - 11.2014
Short- Course On Small Scale Business Management -
St Michaels Training Centre
03.2011 - 03.2011
Trainer and Facilitator
WEC international
09.2009 - 12.2011
Waiter
Santa Rio Spur restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2007
Short Course On Fundraising Mobilisation -
MS-Zimbabwe
04.2001 - 04.2001
Administration Officer
Bulawayo Dialogue Institute
03.2001 - 07.2002
Certificate in Draughting And Designing Technology -
Bulawayo Polytechnic
01.2000 - 12.2001