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Siyabulela Mashiyi

Social Worker
Cape Town

Summary

Social worker passionate about youth empowerment, education, and psychosocial support. I have over 10 years' experience designing and leading development programmes for learners and young adults—combining counselling, life skills facilitation, and academic support. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, content development, and creating safe, empowering spaces for youth to thrive.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

HIV Adherence Intern

Afrocentric Group
10.2024 - Current

Conduct pre-registration of members on various medical aid schemes and inform them about available HIV programme benefits.

Proactively follow up with members to ensure timely medication claims and attendance of six-monthly clinical reviews, including blood tests.

Handle inbound and outbound calls to assist with benefit-related queries, medication claims, and post-hospitalization updates.

Welcome newly registered members by explaining authorized medication protocols, repeat blood test procedures, and proper treatment adherence.

Educate members on the importance of consistent medication use, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and practicing safe sex.

Communicate any medication changes authorized by case managers to affected members, ensuring they understand and accept new regimens.

Actively participate in HIV awareness initiatives during wellness days, promoting education and stigma reduction.

Social Work Intern

Department Of Basic Education
10.2022 - 03.2024

Facilitated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions for learners from Grade RR to Grade 7, promoting emotional intelligence, empathy, and positive behaviour.

Participated in parent meetings, providing feedback on learner progress and activities implemented.

Assisted families with identity document and social grant applications to ensure learners had access to essential services and support.

Collaborated with the Department of Social Development to coordinate anti-bullying awareness campaigns, including inviting guest speakers to conduct presentations at the school.

Conducted trauma and debriefing sessions for learners affected by distressing events, as well as family counselling and conflict resolution interventions.

Referred complex cases to the Department of Social Development for further assessment and specialized support.

Worked closely with Life Skills teachers, co-facilitating workshops on personal development and other relevant psychosocial topics aligned with the curriculum.

Programme Manager

Just Grace NPC
03.2019 - 07.2021

Overseeing learner recruitment, retention, academic attainment, and data management

Coordinating and supporting volunteers and alumni engagement

Building and maintaining strong relationships with teachers through regular meetings and collaborative planning

Ensuring compliance with all programme policies and procedures for effective delivery

Education

Certificate - Employee Assistance Programmes

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

BA Psychology

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha
04.2001 -

Skills

Case management, psychosocial support & counselling

Proficient in Disease Management System (DMS) and Nexus

Monitoring & evaluation of development programmes

Report writing, statutory compliance & documentation

Volunteer recruitment, onboarding & coordination

School-based social work & stakeholder engagement

Youth development, life skills facilitation & mentoring

Programme design, implementation & evaluation

HIV/AIDS awareness, education & ART adherence counselling

Case management, psychosocial support & counselling

Certification

SACSSP (Registration Number: 1036527)

Drivers License

Code 8 (manual)

Timeline

HIV Adherence Intern

Afrocentric Group
10.2024 - Current

Social Work Intern

Department Of Basic Education
10.2022 - 03.2024

Programme Manager

Just Grace NPC
03.2019 - 07.2021

SACSSP (Registration Number: 1036527)

02-2014

Certificate - Employee Assistance Programmes

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Walter Sisulu University
04.2001 -

BA Psychology

Nelson Mandela University
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