Thekiso Josias Lefera
Educator
Gelukwaarts,FS
Summary
I am a hardworking individual. Accepting challenges is the foundation of my life experiences and something I do with confidence. You will find me a totally committed individual with pride in being innovative, spontaneous and communicative. From past experiences, reading and education, I can multitask, and I have acquired persuasive techniques that are needed to influence people in making choices. My leadership skills are developed and have allowed me to spontaneously interact with diverse ethnic people and all age groups. I am a good listener and communicator and these skills have enabled me to effectively defuse problem situations with people using tact, thus creating long-term relations. Teamwork is another skill I have acquired and one I know is necessary for organizational cohesiveness. I am flexible and can back this up with hard work, excellent administrative skills and a keen eye for detail. I am trustworthy and strong-willed individual, capable of working independently. Given the opportunity I am sure you would find me a proficient and productive member of your team.
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 2 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Overview
5
5
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Ns & Tech Departmental Head
Laerskool Theresapark
04.2026 - Current
- Leadership & Management: Guiding the team, setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing feedback to staff.
- Operational Oversight: Ensuring day-to-day operations are efficient, productive, and aligned with company goals.
- Budgeting & Resources: Managing the departmental budget and overseeing the allocation of resources.
- Staff Development: Mentoring team members, handling hiring, onboarding, and addressing performance issues.
- Communication: Acting as the link between upper management and department staff to convey company goals and feedbac
SGB Teacher Component
Laerskool Theresapark
03.2023 - Current
- Policy Formulation: Actively participating in the development, adoption, and monitoring of school policies, including admissions, language, and the code of conduct for learners.
- Hiring Recommendation: Contributing to the interview and selection process for recommending new teacher or staff appointments to the Head of Department.
- Financial Oversight: Assisting in the preparation and approval of the school budget, and ensuring financial resources are used to enhance teaching and learning.
- Professional Expertise: Assisting the principal and non-educator members in understanding educational issues, such as curriculum needs, educational resources, and academic planning.
- Promoting School Interests: Acting in the best interest of the school and its learners, ensuring a safe, conducive learning environment.
- Mediating Needs: Representing the interests of staff during SGB meetings to ensure a balanced approach to decision-making.
- Extramural Development: Assisting in determining the school's extramural curriculum and subject options
SADTU Secretary
Laerskool Theresapark
01.2023 - Current
- Administration & Correspondence: Handle all union correspondence, keep records of letters received/dispatched, maintain minutes of all meetings, and ensure the membership register is accurate.
- Meeting Management: In consultation with the Chairperson, issue notices for meetings and report on correspondence.
- Organization & Recruitment: Drive recruitment campaigns, facilitate elections, and communicate union decisions to members at the site level.
- Compliance: Ensure the branch operates within the policies and constitution of SADTU.
- Representation: Represent members at branch, regional, or provincial forums as required.
Educator
Laerskool Theresapark
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, enhancing student participation and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated collaborative learning activities, fostering teamwork and critical thinking among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing targeted feedback to support academic growth.
- Integrated technology into the classroom, improving resource accessibility and student engagement.
- Organized school events and activities, promoting school spirit and community involvement.
- Conducted workshops for parents, enhancing their understanding of educational resources and strategies.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding and participation.
- Led professional development workshops, improving instructional strategies and fostering teacher collaboration.
- Mentored junior educators, promoting effective teaching practices and enhancing classroom management skills.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to tailor educational approaches, ensuring individualized student growth and achievement.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
CAT Educator
Summat College
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
- Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students.
- Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the school they are giving service in programmes administration and officer.
- Assessing, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment.
- Employed innovative assessment strategies to evaluate student progress, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions, resulting in improved academic performance across cohorts.
Data Capturer
Pepita
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Capture high volumes of information for monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Capture information accurately and timeously on the quarterly monitoring report template.
- Validate data and submit when required.
- Collect and collate information relevant to the reporting period, working closely with the learning programmes administration and office.
- Statistics reporting
- Captured and entered large volumes of data accurately, ensuring seamless operations and timely reporting.
- Maintained data integrity through meticulous checks, reducing discrepancies and enhancing information reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry processes, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on data capture methods, fostering a knowledgeable team and enhancing productivity.
Field Worker
Boineelo Public School
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Monitoring Annual National Assessment.
- Capturing number of learners who are writing.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress, facilitating timely interventions.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and parents, enhancing community trust.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and following established safety protocols.
Administrator
Mosamaria AIDS Centre
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Administered support and provided information education counseling to enhance client understanding of available resources.
Education
Btec Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
CTI Education Group
Pretoria12-2013
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
Central University of Technology
Welkom12-2019
Advance Certificate - Teaching Technology
North West University
Pretoria12-2023
Level - 0 Hockey Coaching - undefined
SAHA Academy
Emalahleni04-2023
Level - 0 Hockey Umpire - undefined
SAHA Academy
Pretoria12-2022
Coaching
Tshwane School Softball
Pretoria, South Africa05-2024
Sprints & Hurdles
Athletics South Africa
Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria06-2024
Skills
Event / Trip organiser
LTSM
Coaching
Administration
Problem solving
Team building
Attention to detail
Customer service
Works Well Under Pressure
Maintenance and repairs
Installation and repair
Quality control
Work Planning and Prioritization
System troubleshooting
Equipment maintenance
Deadline oriented
Relationship building
Staff education and training
Project management
Innovation skills
Leadership development
Operational management
Staff mentorship
Accomplishments
- Boys U/13 2023 League winners (Coach)
- Athletics 60m & 80mChampionship (Coach)
- Girls U/11 2024 League & District winners (Coach)
- Athletics 150m Hurdles Championship (Coach)
EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES
Head of prefects Assistant sports manager LTSM committee member Hockey coach Soccer coach Coding and robotics Head of prefects Assistant sports manager LTSM committee member Hockey coach Soccer coach Coding and robotics
Interests
Sports and Reading
Timeline
Acting Ns & Tech Departmental Head
Laerskool Theresapark
04.2026 - Current
SGB Teacher Component
Laerskool Theresapark
03.2023 - Current
SADTU Secretary
Laerskool Theresapark
01.2023 - Current
Educator
Laerskool Theresapark
01.2020 - Current
CAT Educator
Summat College
01.2019 - 12.2019
Data Capturer
Pepita
01.2017 - 01.2018
Field Worker
Boineelo Public School
07.2016 - 12.2016
Administrator
Mosamaria AIDS Centre
01.2016 - 06.2016
Level - 0 Hockey Umpire - undefined
SAHA Academy
Level - 0 Hockey Coaching - undefined
SAHA Academy
Btec Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
CTI Education Group
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
Central University of Technology
Advance Certificate - Teaching Technology
North West University
Coaching
Tshwane School Softball
Sprints & Hurdles
Athletics South Africa
SPECIALIZATION IN SUBJECT DOMAIN
- Computer Application Technology
- Information Technology
- Natural science and Technology
- History
- Physical education
- Technology
- Mathematics