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Work History
Education
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Siyanda Kobokana

MA Student
Cape Town
Siyanda Kobokana

Summary

Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into the fields of working with adolescent boys and girls.

Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

University Of The Western Cape - History Department
Cape Town

Research Assistant Intern
01.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment, and processes.
  • Prepared findings for presentation and publication by collaborating with team members.
  • Researched various subjects that were related to project and presented information to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Prepared interview questions and recruited 80 interview subjects

Centre For Student Support Services
Cape Town

Student Mentor
01.2019 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Developed goal-oriented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups to improve students level of functioning.
  • Counseled students individually and in group sessions to help promote personal and educational motivation.
  • Offered stability and positive reinforcement in student lives to build strong rapport and trust with students and parents.
  • Engaged with students to meet emotional and physical needs.
  • Implemented and coordinated school activities and events.
  • Developed academic action plans by evaluating students learning styles, deficiencies and goals.
  • Engaged with over 50 first year students to meet emotional and physical needs

University Of The Western Cape
Cape Town

Intern
06.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Obtained informed consent of research subjects or guardians.
  • Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates

HIV And Aids UWC Unit
Cape Town

HIV and Aids Ambassador
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
  • Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas

Office For Students With Disabilities
Cape Town

Administrative Assistant
01.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Project Head: Adopt A Matriculant Programme
Cape Town

Mentor and Tutor
01.2018 - 10.2019

Job overview

    • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
    • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
    • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
    • Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
    • Facilitated workshops and seminars to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
    • Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
    • Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.

Education

University of The Western Cape
Bellville, Cape Town

Master of Arts from Historical Studies
02.2021 - Current

University Overview

University of The Western Cape
Bellville, Cape Town

Honors in Bachelor of Arts from History And Gender Studies
02.2020 - 11.2020

University Overview

  • Completed the honors programme and received a A for my thesis which focused on the gender and sex with regards to curatorial practices in historical sites such as museums, heritage sites and conservation parks.

University of The Western Cape
Bellville, Cape Town

Bachelor of Arts from Politics, Psychology And History
02.2017 - 11.2019

University Overview

  • Completed the social sciences degree largely focusing on the politics disparities of gender, sex, race and class with regard to access to university education accessability.
  • Passed with a 72% average for my subjects

University of The Western Cape
Bellville, Cape Town

Higher Certificate in Economic Development from Economic Development
02.2016 - 04.2017

University Overview

  • Completed the higher certificate with a cum laude

Strelitzia Highschool
Uithenhage

Grade 12 from Matric
01.2009 - 11.2013

University Overview

  • Elected Captain of the soccer team
  • Member of the student christian organisation
  • Passed Matric with a bachelors admission

Skills

    Project support

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Additional Information

Additional Information

Code 8 Drivers license and driving experience

Contactable referees

Contactable referees

Proffessor Ciraj Rassool 

Doctor Aidan Erasmus

Timeline

Intern
University Of The Western Cape
06.2022 - 11.2022
Research Assistant Intern
University Of The Western Cape - History Department
01.2022 - 06.2023
HIV and Aids Ambassador
HIV And Aids UWC Unit
01.2022 - 06.2022
University of The Western Cape
Master of Arts from Historical Studies
02.2021 - Current
University of The Western Cape
Honors in Bachelor of Arts from History And Gender Studies
02.2020 - 11.2020
Student Mentor
Centre For Student Support Services
01.2019 - 06.2023
Administrative Assistant
Office For Students With Disabilities
01.2019 - 11.2021
Mentor and Tutor
Project Head: Adopt A Matriculant Programme
01.2018 - 10.2019
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor of Arts from Politics, Psychology And History
02.2017 - 11.2019
University of The Western Cape
Higher Certificate in Economic Development from Economic Development
02.2016 - 04.2017
Strelitzia Highschool
Grade 12 from Matric
01.2009 - 11.2013
Siyanda KobokanaMA Student