Tandiswa Maqolwana
Law Graduate
Butterworth
Summary
I am a dynamic and dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about broadening her skillset in the legal field. With experience as a Tugwell Hall Tuckshop sales assistant, I excelled in customer relationship building and cash management. I have proven leadership and teamwork skills demonstrated through volunteer work at UCT SHAWCO Law, where I engaged students in constitutional rights education, fostering a positive learning environment and adaptability to diverse challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
UCT SHAWCO Law
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Taught and mentored learners from community high schools that SHAWCO serves on topics pertaining to law and broader socio-economic issues.
- Taught a pre-planned constitutional rights curriculum each week.
- Employed visual learning tools to foste student participation and engagement.
Events Coordinator, Executive Committee
BLASC-UCT
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Headed the planning and execution of events.
- Liaised with the Law Faculty Administrative Assistant to book lecture theatres and acquire necessary equipment.
- Prepared event budgets and communicated funding needs with the Treasurer General.
- Collaborated with the Social Media Officer to promote events on social media.
Events Subcommittee Member
BLASC-UCT
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted the Events Coordinator with planning student meetings.
- Co-organised events, including arranging catering and logistics.
- Co-facilitated attendee engagement and on-the-day operations.
Sales Assistant
Tugwell Hall Tuckshop, University of Cape Town
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed daily cash and card transactions and counted money at the end of shifts to ensure accuracy.
- Cultivated customer relationships by engaging with students to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory and helped with stock control.
- Resolved customer complaints and queries professionally
- Worked with colleagues during demanding periods to ensure the shop ran smoothly.
Residence Mentor
Tugwell Hall Residence, University of Cape Town
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Guided first-year students in transitioning from high school to university life.
- Helped them adapt to living with new people, making new friends, and navigating their academic responsibilities.
- Gave constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
Faculty Mentor
Law Faculty, University of Cape Town
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided comprehensive academic and emotional support to my first-year law student mentees.
- Helped them acclimate to the rigorous academic environment by assisting with time management and study techniques.
- Facilitated their integration into the university community through forming study groups and friendships, which fostered a sense of belonging within the law faculty.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Butterworth High School
Butterworth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Leadership qualities
Learning agility
Community service
Performing under pressure
Time management
Research skills
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
Relationship building
Adaptability and dependability
Results oriented
REFEREES
- Jaco Barnard-Naude- Professor of Jurisprudence at University of Cape Town: aj.barnard-naude@uct.ac.za
- Quincy Hitler- UCT Law Student, Chairperson of BLASC-UCT and Head of Transformation for SLSJ: quincy4yvette@gmail.com
- Ashleigh McAllister- UCT Law Student, Former BLASC-UCT Deputy Secretary and SHAWCO Law Coordinator: mcallisterashleigh68@gmail.com
- Eliea Monamatha- UCT Law Student, Former Deputy Chairperson of BLASC-UCT: elieaukzn@gmail.com
Timeline
Volunteer
UCT SHAWCO Law
02.2023 - 10.2023
Events Coordinator, Executive Committee
BLASC-UCT
10.2022 - 10.2023
Events Subcommittee Member
BLASC-UCT
06.2022 - 11.2023
Sales Assistant
Tugwell Hall Tuckshop, University of Cape Town
02.2020 - 04.2020
Faculty Mentor
Law Faculty, University of Cape Town
02.2020 - 11.2020
Residence Mentor
Tugwell Hall Residence, University of Cape Town
01.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Butterworth High School
04.2001 -