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Sindiswa Jolingana

Economic Development Officer
Johannesburg

Summary

Accomplished Economic Development Officer with a proven track record at Goldwind, adept in sustainable development and possessing exceptional analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance organizational efficiency by over 30% through diligent work and strong interpersonal abilities. Renowned for writing precise reports and managing budgets effectively, embodying integrity and emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments. Successful Economic Developer offering 7 years of experience in developing and planning various development projects according to resident needs and regulations. Precise in conducting surveys, gathering information and devising plans. Collaborative in communicating with leaders to attain permission and approvals by delivering detailed and engaging presentations outlining proposed projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Economic Development Officer

Goldwind
07.2024 - Current
  • Strengthened relationships among various stakeholders by facilitating open dialogue sessions focused on resolving common issues affecting economic progress.
  • Capture and compile ED Reports
  • Collect and analyze ED reports from sub-contractors
  • Compile stakeholder reports
  • respond to related enquires reported by the sub-contractor
  • facilitate community engagements

Community Liaison Officer

Goldwind
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Strengthened community relationships by organizing and hosting regular meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Served as an advocate for underrepresented populations within the community by voicing their concerns during decision-making processes at different levels of government or administration.
  • Conducted research on best practices in community engagement strategies from other jurisdictions or organizations to inform the design or implementation of new initiatives.
  • Boosted local engagement with various initiatives through effective communication and collaboration strategies.
  • Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.

Field Operations Officer

Department of Statistics, South Africa
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Going door to door to collect information from different household.
  • Visiting citizens at their homes to conduct interviews and collect demographic data.
  • Creating survey sheets or working on predefined surveys to gather census information. Conducting extensive and thorough visual surveys of areas covered during the census procedure.

Learner Support Agent

Department Of Education
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced learner satisfaction by effectively addressing and resolving support issues.
  • Facilitate peer education activities
  • Provide support to pregnant learners, those sick or missed schools by taking school work to their homes.
  • create environments where pupils with extra learning needs can make the most of their education.
  • Identifying and referring learners with psycho social issues.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Fort Hare
Eastern Cape, Alice
09.2016 - 09.2016

Skills

Sustainable Development

Attention to detail

Strong Analytical skills

Diligent

Good Emotional Intelligence

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Organisational skills

Trustworthy and Intergrity

Ability to write and present accurate reports

Interpersonal skills

Bid for funding and managing of budget

Interests

Skills Development

Timeline

Economic Development Officer

Goldwind
07.2024 - Current

Community Liaison Officer

Goldwind
07.2022 - 06.2023

Field Operations Officer

Department of Statistics, South Africa
01.2021 - 06.2021

Learner Support Agent

Department Of Education
03.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Fort Hare
09.2016 - 09.2016
Sindiswa JolinganaEconomic Development Officer