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Work History
Education
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Sisanda Davids

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100 Mons Road, Observatory, Johannesburg

Summary

Creative student with a background in Fine Arts and ongoing MA in History of Art. Skilled in data management, research, and artistry. Seeking opportunities to apply expertise and contribute to diverse projects and initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Student Assistant: Research CV Data Entry Clerk

University Of The Witwatersrand, Research Office
2023 - 03.2024

Meticulously input academic CV data into NRF Connect system CV with precision and efficiency. This involved collaborating with researchers to gather any missing information related to their academic profiles and utilised relevant bibliometric databases to supplement and verify accuracy of data.

Was responsible for conducting quality control checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of entered data, maintaining a high level of attention to detail and data integrity throughout the entire data entry process. The job role entailed ensuring that all academic CV information was accurately reflected in the system, contributing to the smooth operation of academic record-keeping and research documentation.

Volunteered at the Art Joburg Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre

Curatorial, Public and Visual Cultures Department at the Wits School of Arts
09.2023 - 09.2023

Responsibilities: Manned booth, sold print portfolios containing artworks by various artists, supported departmental fundraising efforts, engaged with visitors, maintained booth appearance, documented client details, and contributed to social media posts promoting the event.

Tutor

University Of The Witwatersrand
01.2023 - 12.2023

Tutored second-year undergraduate History of Art students.

Student Assistant (Part-Time) for Pre-Award Administration

University Of The Witwatersrand, Research Office
01.2022 - 01.2023

Primary duties were ensuring that applicant data was accurately entered into online platforms, such as ARAMIS and NRF Connect. Worked closely with the Pre-Awards research manager and candidates to carefully confirm and record all relevant data, such as research funds, prizes, employment history, and publication authors. Proactively rectified any criterion gaps discovered on online CVs, guaranteeing thorough and current record-keeping. This role enabled good data management skills and a keen eye for detail while contributing to the seamless operation of the research CV update application processes.

Student Assistant (Part-Time) in Research Ethics

University Of The Witwatersrand, Research Office
01.2020 - 01.2023

Managed organisation and categorisation of non‐medical Ethics applications, ensuring their systematic arrangement and accessibility. Proficiently prepared Ethics applications and Ethics committee documents for audit purposes, ensuring compliance with established protocols and guidelines. Conducted thorough reviews of Ethics Applications to ensure accuracy and completeness

Education

Master of Arts - History of Art

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2019 - 04.2023

Skills

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Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Northern Cape, South Africa
  • Date of Birth: 03/15/00
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African

Accomplishments

  • NRF-DAAD Masters Scholarship (Awarded: 2023-2024)
  • Postgraduate Masters Merit Award (Awarded: 2023)
  • Golden Camera Award For Excellence in Photography (NEWWORK22 - University of the Witwatersrand Fine Art Graduating Class Exhibition, Awarded: 2022)

Exhibitions

  • 2023: The 2023 Pingyao International Photography Festival, Shanxi Province, North China
  • 2023: 2nd Quanzhou (Huaguang) International Image Biennale, Fujian Huaguang Photography Art Museum, China
  • 18 August 2023: Participated in the 2023 Visual Cultures and Curatorial Studies Postgraduate Symposium
  • 2022: NEWWORK22 - University of the Witwatersrand Fine Art Graduating Class Exhibition, Johannesburg, South Africa

Timeline

Volunteered at the Art Joburg Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre

Curatorial, Public and Visual Cultures Department at the Wits School of Arts
09.2023 - 09.2023

Master of Arts - History of Art

University of The Witwatersrand
03.2023 - Current

Tutor

University Of The Witwatersrand
01.2023 - 12.2023

Student Assistant (Part-Time) for Pre-Award Administration

University Of The Witwatersrand, Research Office
01.2022 - 01.2023

Student Assistant (Part-Time) in Research Ethics

University Of The Witwatersrand, Research Office
01.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of The Witwatersrand
02.2019 - 04.2023

Student Assistant: Research CV Data Entry Clerk

University Of The Witwatersrand, Research Office
2023 - 03.2024
Sisanda Davids.