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Thandiwe Wiessie

Researcher
Mahikeng

Summary

Highly driven and organized Honours graduate from the University of the Western Cape and a former organisational research assistant at the City of Cape Town (CoCT). Contributed to urban development research processes for the Policy and Strategy department over a short period of time. Constantly striving to improve the skills gained in both academic and corporate spaces with great enthusiasm for personal and professional growth. Detail-oriented research assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review and reporting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Internship - Research Assistant

City of Cape Town
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted and supported in urban development research
  • Assisted in producing research- and information-related products and draft reports
  • Assisted in collection, management and analysis of urban development data, information and indicators
  • Assisted with development of policies
  • Assisted in data visualisation through graphs and charts
  • Assisted with office administration, filling and keeping records, communication and liaison with relevant City Staff and other stakeholders
  • Data visualization through graphs and charts
  • Writing up and preparing reports for publication and disseminating research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences
  • Assisted transcribing and translation.

Education

MPhil in Population Studies -

University of The Western Cape
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Honours in Population Studies

University of The Western Cape
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Social Science in Population Studies and Sociology -

North West University
01.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Takheni High School
01.2009 - 04.2013

Skills

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Maiden Surname

Tshabalala

Short Courses/ Awards

  • SAP ESS (in-house training) - City of Cape Town
  • Presentation Skills Training - Zimele Technology (contracted by the City of Cape Town)
  • Soft Skills Training - Zimele Technology (contracted by the City of Cape Town)

Driver License

Code 10

References

  • Jameyah Armeni, Senior Professional Officer (City of Cape Town), 083 686 3530, JameyahArmeni@capetown.gov.za
  • Nancy Stiegler, Lecturer (University of the Western Cape), 021 959 3038, nstiegler@uwc.ac.z
  • Mojalefa Makitle, Freelance Researcher, 073 334 8197, mojalefamakitle@gmail.com

Timeline

MPhil in Population Studies -

University of The Western Cape
01.2024 - Current

Internship - Research Assistant

City of Cape Town
01.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Honours in Population Studies

University of The Western Cape
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Social Science in Population Studies and Sociology -

North West University
01.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Takheni High School
01.2009 - 04.2013
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