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Siyabonga Matanda

Siyabonga Matanda

Educator
Somerset West

Summary

Driven young teacher & coach, hungry at working with coaching and teaching staff to accomplish challenging program and educational goals. Hardworking, disciplined and proactive team player that is an excellent communicator, possess an adaptable mentality and friendly nature.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sports administration

Somerset College
01.2024 - Current

Rugby coordination assistant.

Football coordinator.

Teaching Assistant

Somerset College
01.2024 - Current

Grading assignments and tests.

Test and exam invigilations.

Classroom activities support & facilitations


Boarding House Master

Somerset College
01.2024 - Current

Boys boarding house caretaking.

Prep facilitation.

Rugby coaching

Somerset College, Laerskool Stellenbosch
01.2019 - Current

Head coach 1st XV.

Head coach U14A.

Assistant coach U13A.

Forwards development.

Head coach U8A & U7A.



Cricket Coaching

Somerset College
01.2019 - Current

U7 & U8 mini cricket coaching.

U11A coach.

Cricket academy coach.

Tutor

Get Smart Tutors
01.2019 - Current

Conduct lessons for learners at school and varsity.

Assist with study habits and exam strategies.

Provide notes and summaries

Bartender

ASAP Events; Centraal Pub, Catwalk
01.2019 - 02.2024

Beverage sales & stock taking.

Bar Manager

ASAP Events
01.2021 - 12.2023

Managing bar operations at weddings.

Stock taking.

Merchandiser

Tops, Spar; Shepstone Hardware
11.2016 - 12.2018

Sales and merchandise management

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education -

Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - 12.2023

Physiological Sciences Honours -

Stellenbosch University
01.2022 - 12.2022

BSc Human Life Sciences With Psychology -

Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 12.2021

National Senior Matric Certificate - undefined

Queens College Boys High School

Skills

Mentorship and coaching

Positional Coaching

Student Engagement

Critical Thinking

Fluency in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu

Half fluency in Afrikaans

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Discipline

Hardworking

Goal driven

Fast Learner

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9911255291089
  • Place of Birth: South Africa
  • Date of Birth: 11/25/99
  • Driving License: Yes

References

  • Mr Hilton Toro, Somerset College, 072 933 4858
  • Mr Clinton Loest, Queens College, 072 908 1835
  • Mr Liso Langman, Somerset College, 065 315 8784
  • Mr Alwyn Brink, Somerset College, 083 390 0818
  • Ms Caitlin Loeijs, Get Smart Tutors, 079 779 6073
  • Mr Jovan Beukes, ASAP Events, 082 643 3665

Additional Information

I acquired my 3 degrees listed here from Stellenbosch University whilst playing Varsity Cup rugby for 6 years as a student-athlete.

BokSmart accredited.

Timeline

Sports administration

Somerset College
01.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Somerset College
01.2024 - Current

Boarding House Master

Somerset College
01.2024 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma in Education -

Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - 12.2023

Physiological Sciences Honours -

Stellenbosch University
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bar Manager

ASAP Events
01.2021 - 12.2023

Rugby coaching

Somerset College, Laerskool Stellenbosch
01.2019 - Current

Cricket Coaching

Somerset College
01.2019 - Current

Tutor

Get Smart Tutors
01.2019 - Current

Bartender

ASAP Events; Centraal Pub, Catwalk
01.2019 - 02.2024

BSc Human Life Sciences With Psychology -

Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 12.2021

Merchandiser

Tops, Spar; Shepstone Hardware
11.2016 - 12.2018

National Senior Matric Certificate - undefined

Queens College Boys High School
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