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
Report-writing and evaluation
Project management skills
Good filing and record-keeping
Good time management
Great presentation and facilitation skills
Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
High level of confidentiality
Data Analysis
Research design
Statistical Analysis
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