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Thembani Khumalo

Thembani Khumalo

Richmond

Summary

“I am a committed hard-working individual who always perform assigned duties with values of
competency, accountability and integrity. I possess strong problem-solving skills and a proven track
record of successfully implementing strategic solutions to meet changing environmental needs. I also possess a substantial diverse working experience both in government and non-governmental middle managerial positions (Projects, and community engagement to name a few). Served in the University of KwaZulu-Natal Council (two terms) 2010-2012.

Highly skilled in the negotiating, establishment/
maintenance of good relations and implementation of projects and use of information communication
systems.”

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager: Office of the Executive Mayor

Richmond Local Municipality
Richmond
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • The roles included leading a team of 6 people, with the following functions budgeting, drafting strategies and policies
  • Strategic Planning for the unit, Stakeholder Engagement, Media/Spokesperson, Corporate Communications, Events and Education and Awareness.

Manager: Executive Council Support (Office of the Executive Mayor)

uMgungundlovu District Municipality
Pietermaritzburg
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • The role included facilitation and provision of administrative and political support to the Executive Mayor regarding all functions in the Executive Mayor's Office and council
  • Oversee the development and implementation of strategies and operational policies in the office of the Executive Mayor in terms of legislation, Council policies and procedures
  • Advise on Development and execute policies, activities and interventions to promote a well-rounded and holistic approach in providing administrative and political support to the Executive Mayor regarding all functions in the Executive Mayor's Office and council
  • Manage special Programmes (Sport, HIV/AIDS, stakeholder management and Youth Development
  • Coordinating District Development Model.

Manager: Student Governance and Leadership Development

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Durban
03.2017 - 07.2020
  • The role included overseeing the organisation's technology-related strategies and initiatives
  • Plans for the department's technology needs and addresses any tech-related problems
  • Analyses information and communicates with the manager and other staff members to ensure everyone stays on the same page
  • Create a master plan for advances in technology, and methods of processing and managing information for the department
  • Served as a leader and innovator for the department information technology and publicity (media and branding) strategist.

Manager: Thusong Centre and Municipal Facilities

Richmond Local Municipality
Richmond
09.2023
  • Roles include ensuring that basic facilities are well-maintained and conducting proactive maintenance
  • Dealing with emergencies as they arise
  • Managing budgets
  • Ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree (Anthropology), NQF Level 8 -

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Durban

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Anthropology and Sociology) Degree, NQF Level 7 -

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Durban

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12), NQF Level 4 -

Thuthukisa Secondary School
Richmond

Skills

  • Ability to manage discrete projects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work within the principles of financial accountability
  • Contribute effectively to a job, role, organisation and personal development
  • Ability to conduct research and utilize data
  • Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to work across diverse fields of environments
  • Proven intellectual, conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills
  • Ability to work within a team and share experience
  • Ability to effectively manage priorities in large, complex and diverse operational units

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/29/88

Code C Driver's License: C1

Languages

  • IsiZulu (Very Good)
  • English (Very Good)
  • IsiXhosa (Good)
  • SeSotho (North and South) (Good)
  • Afrikaans (Fair)

References

  • Mr. B. Mswane, Municipal Manager, 081 826 6872, mm@richmond.gov.za
  • Mr. MC Phakathi, Director Student Governance,0813725157/ 031 261 7605, Phakathi@ukzn.ac.za
  • Dr. RMB Ngcobo, Municipal Manager, 033 8976755, ray.ngcobo@umdm.gov.za

Disclaimer

I Thembani Ntobeko Khumalo, declare that every information provided in this CV is truthful to the best of my knowledge.

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

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Interests

Administration

Stakeholder engement

Livestock farming

Academic

Timeline

Manager: Thusong Centre and Municipal Facilities

Richmond Local Municipality
09.2023

Manager: Office of the Executive Mayor

Richmond Local Municipality
07.2022 - 08.2023

Manager: Executive Council Support (Office of the Executive Mayor)

uMgungundlovu District Municipality
08.2020 - 03.2022

Manager: Student Governance and Leadership Development

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
03.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree (Anthropology), NQF Level 8 -

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Anthropology and Sociology) Degree, NQF Level 7 -

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12), NQF Level 4 -

Thuthukisa Secondary School

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