Simphiwe Myeza
Community Development
Durban
Summary
A strategic intellectual with over 4 years’ experience, strong international exposure, and particular expertise in equality, human rights, and organization development.
Demonstrates with the proven ability to actively engage communities to resolve issues, set goals for improvement, respond to needs via empowerment and active participation, skilled in bringing communities and local authorities to support the achievement of agreed community goals. Practiced in the development of multi-provinces research, advocacy and policy programmes, project as well as initiatives focused on bringing about social change and improving quality life of the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Consultant
Care International NGO
Xiamen
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
- Maintained and protected electronic databases.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Community Development Officer
Legacy Services NGO
Durban
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw businesses and consumers to rural areas.
- Coordinated inspections for multi-family rental units.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
Office Administrator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported office manager with proactive correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
- Organized, facilitated and participated in community service efforts.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
- Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
Education
Bachelor of Community Development - Social Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 02.2014 - 04.2017
Honours in Community Development - Social Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 02.2017 - 04.2018
Skills
Deep-dive data analysis
undefinedCertification
Leadership and Development Certificate 6 months
Timeline
Research Consultant
Care International NGO
02.2019 - 12.2020
Leadership and Development Certificate 6 months
08-2018
Office Administrator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2017 - 07.2019
Community Development Officer
Legacy Services NGO
02.2017 - 11.2019
Honours in Community Development - Social Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Community Development - Social Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2014 - 04.2017
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