Open To Work
Thandeka Cynthia Maphumulo
Clayville Ext 27,Gauteng
Work Preference
Summary
Information Specialist and educator with extensive experience in English teaching and information management. Expertise in lesson planning, designing and implementing strategies that promote critical thinking and empower students. Proven ability to align educational practices with organizational goals, fostering a culture of ethical information use and engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Specialist: Research and Archives
St John's College
Johannesburg Area
01.2017 - Current
- Archived, preserved, and retrieved information to ensure accessibility and reliability of resources.
- Managed College Library and School Archives to support educational objectives and enhance user experience.
- An instructional partner working with educators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
- Empowering students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information
- Instilling a love of learning in all students and ensuring equitable access to information
- Oversaw budget for subscriptions and resource acquisitions to align with curriculum needs and optimize resource availability.
- Procured and maintained educational resources to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Teaching English, ICT and Perspective from Grade 8-12
- Mentored new educators in instructional techniques and classroom management.
- Prepare necessary reports and conduct periodic surveys to assess readers' preferences
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with parents to support student academic progress.
Head of Media & Marketing
Curro Holdings Ltd
Midrand
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Implemented marketing campaigns based on sales forecasts, aligning strategies with organizational objectives.
- Planned promotional presentations and managed marketing calendars to ensure timely execution of campaigns.
- Executed targeted marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement through coordinated advertising efforts.
- Developed educational programs aligning with organizational goals and community needs.
- Instructed students in English, IsiZulu, and ICT for grades 8-12 to enhance language and technology skills.
- Facilitated training sessions for educators on effective teaching methods and tools.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Coordinated assessments to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness.
- Managed program budgets to ensure effective resource allocation.
HoD: Media & Technology
INANDA SEMINARY
Durban Area
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Teaching English, LO and ICT for grades 8-12, enhancing student engagement.
- Advocated for intellectual freedom through innovative library services and engaging programs.
- Planned programs tailored for diverse audiences to enhance community engagement.
- Procured and maintained resources to support curriculum delivery.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision to support seamless library operations.
- Assisted library patrons in conducting research and locating information effectively.
- Streamlined organization of library materials to enhance accessibility and systematically maintained collections.
- Developed and indexed databases of library materials to streamline access.
Digital Asset Manager
Heinemann Publishing
Sandton Area
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Managed the digital assets of the organization.
- Developed and enforced naming taxonomies and metadata schemes, tagged files with relevant metadata, ensured compliance with asset file standards, and maintained up-to-date application documentation.
- Coordinated distribution of assets to internal users and external partners to ensure timely access.
- Established and upheld digitization and photography standards to maintain asset quality.
- Led training and education for staff.
National Head of Department (Applied Humanities & Technology)
IIE Rosebank College
Johannesburg Area
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Coordinating and Managing the IT and Business Faculties
- Designed information literacy programmes for students, overseeing budget allocation and expenditure for activities.
- Developed library and capital budgets, preparing reports to support accreditation processes and coordinating with library committee to ensure compliance with user requirements.
- Managed material acquisition, ensuring alignment with development policies, budget allocation, curriculum evaluation, and supervision of library services.
- Prepare and document all library policies in collaboration with academic affairs and supervise procurement and maintenance of all AV equipment and associated hardware and software and provide required training to all library service personnel.
- Prepare reports for all strategic plans and prepare appropriate budgets and maintain records of all expenditures and analyze all data for library services and functions.
- Administered efficient working of the library team and evaluated all performance of librarians
- Managed the recruitment process for library staff nationally to ensure we are recruiting appropriately skilled staff.
Resource Centre Administrator
Workers College
Umbilo
06.2002 - 01.2004
- Conduct information literacy sessions training navigators and students in effective use of library resources
- Support and train students in their information searches and impart information literacy related to both digital and more conventional knowledge sources
- Provide a professional and properly managed information service to students in a properly managed space
- Increased awareness of library resources through targeted outreach programs.
- Collaborate with student support team to deliver awareness and information services that enhance learning experiences and life skills development
- Advocate responsible use of intellectual property through guidance on accurate referencing and plagiarism prevention
- Conduct library orientation for new students and staff
Library Assistant
Durban University of Technology
Durban Area
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Assisted patrons with locating resources and accessing library services.
- Organized and maintained library collections and academic materials efficiently.
- Supported library programs by facilitating workshops and events for students.
- Managed shelving of library books by collecting materials from study area and sorting according to DDC standards.
Education
Doctor in Business Leadership - Business Administration, Management and Operations
The DaVinci Institute
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa08-2026
Master of Business Administration- MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
Regent Business School
Durban, Gauteng, South Africa12-2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Resource Management - IT
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
South Africa12-2019
Diploma in Business Communication - Business/Corporate Communications
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
12-2008
Bachelor's Degree (BTech) - Library and Information Science
UNISA
Pretoria12-2007
Gender and Labour Studies Diploma (GLSD) - Labour Law
Workers College
12-2003
National Diploma - Library and Information Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban12-2001
Skills
- Information organization
- Information literacy skills
- Data analysis
- Digital asset management
- Tech integration
- Project management
- Classroom technology utilization
- Instructional best practices
- Lesson delivery techniques
- Presentation development
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Learning strategies
- Communication strategies
- Relationship building skills
- Information management
- Literacy strategies
Certification
- 180 Hours of the accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification Course including Online English Teaching. Certificate #1001-0415/005-26
TEFL on the Beach accredited povider #777292
April 2026
References
- Mr. Vukani Ndlovu, College Educator, St John's College, 0116453000/0787189574, gwala@stjohnscollege.co.za
- Ms. Mimi De-Huis, School Librarian, Curro Holding Ltd (Midrand Campus), 087 723 3130/0836880801, Mimi.d@curro.co.za
- Mrs. Nonhlanhla Nkabinde, HoD: Economics, Inanda Seminary, 031 510 1011/084 833 2965, mamntungwa.nkabinde9@gmail.com
- Ms. Rendani Blondie Magoda, Managing Designer, Heinemann Publishers, 0786265380, blondie.magoda@gmail.com
- Ms. Gladys Mkhize, Office Manager, Workers College, 0313040260/0849734370, gladysm@workerscollege.org.za
Timeline
Information Specialist: Research and Archives
St John's College
01.2017 - Current
Head of Media & Marketing
Curro Holdings Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2016
HoD: Media & Technology
INANDA SEMINARY
01.2010 - 12.2012
Digital Asset Manager
Heinemann Publishing
01.2009 - 12.2009
National Head of Department (Applied Humanities & Technology)
IIE Rosebank College
01.2004 - 12.2008
Resource Centre Administrator
Workers College
06.2002 - 01.2004
Library Assistant
Durban University of Technology
06.2001 - 06.2002
Doctor in Business Leadership - Business Administration, Management and Operations
The DaVinci Institute
Master of Business Administration- MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
Regent Business School
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Resource Management - IT
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
Diploma in Business Communication - Business/Corporate Communications
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor's Degree (BTech) - Library and Information Science
UNISA
Gender and Labour Studies Diploma (GLSD) - Labour Law
Workers College
National Diploma - Library and Information Science
Durban University of Technology