Tsholofelo Notwala
ECD Center Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
A results driven early childhood development center manager with a proven track record in business development, financial management, and strategic planning. Successfully led an organization to win the Best ECD Centre in Gauteng (2017) by the National Development Agency. Adept at mentorship, programme evaluation, and building community partnerships.
Career goal: To leverage ECD experience and skills to drive success in the early childhood development sector.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Manager
Kidz Fountain Early Childhood Development Centre
01.2013 - Current
- Develop and implement systems to enhance program sustainability
- Conduct financial risk assessments and evaluate the viability of the ECD programme
- Provide staff mentorship on sustainable ECD practices
- Build partnerships with community stakeholders to support centre goals
- Enhance reliability by implementing efficient service delivery strategies and refining center operations
- Coordinate events generating growth and a positive organizational identity
Public Affairs
Citibank South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Led corporate social investment initiatives including early financial literacy programs and community engagement projects
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic public affairs campaigns.
- Directed public affairs campaigns that effectively communicated company positions on key industry issues to external audiences.
- Leveraged partnerships with community organizations to broaden reach and impact of public affairs initiatives.
Corporate Communications & Marketing Assistant
South African Civil Aviation Authority
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Supported marketing campaigns and internal communications
- Assisted with stakeholder engagement and public relations activities
- Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging across various platforms including print, digital, and social media channels.
- Supported content creation for corporate social responsibility initiatives to strengthen brand reputation.
Student Assistant
University of Johannesburg
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Provided creative support and assisted with student-related initiatives
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining files, records, and resources.
Sales Assistant (Part-Time)
American Swiss, Festival Mall
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Delivered excellent customer service and supported retail operations
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay updated on current products, promotions, and industry trends.
- Built rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.
- Updated product displays regularly, keeping store appearance fresh and appealing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication
University of Johannesburg
JohannesburgMatric - undefined
Skills
- Business Development
- Budgeting
- Program Monitoring and Evaluation
- Leadership
- Data analysis
- Staff leadership
- Financial reporting
- Compliance monitoring
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Winner: Best ECD Centre in Gauteng (National Development Agency ECD Awards).
- Completed Honours Degree with two distinctions.
- Successfully mentored staff, resulting in improved program delivery.
Diversity Inclusion
- Experienced ECD engagement in diverse environments: urban and township.
- Multilingual capabilities support effective communication across communities.
- Deep commitment to inclusivity, especially for marginalized and underserved groups.
- Focused on building sustainable ECD practices that uplift children and their broader communities.
Leadership Experience
- Head Girl in high school, demonstrating early leadership potential.
- Held student leadership roles at university, facilitating peer support and activities.
- Led financial literacy initiatives at Citibank, trusted with project ownership.
- Managed and guided teams at Kidz Fountain Centre, achieving industry recognition.
- Postgraduate research on quality assurance in ECD reflects a commitment to continuous improvement in the sector.
Training
GROW Accelerator Program and various ECD-related training
Additional Information
Moipone Nesengani - Division Head, Citibank | 084 479 0182
Rebone Aphane - Social Worker, Gauteng Department of Social Development (Kidz Fountain) | 082 266 4765
Lesego Ranchu - National Development Agency (Kidz Fountain Award) | 073 547 2800
Timeline
Centre Manager
Kidz Fountain Early Childhood Development Centre
01.2013 - Current
Public Affairs
Citibank South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2012
Corporate Communications & Marketing Assistant
South African Civil Aviation Authority
04.2011 - 12.2011
Student Assistant
University of Johannesburg
01.2011 - 03.2011
Sales Assistant (Part-Time)
American Swiss, Festival Mall
01.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School
04.2001 -
Matric - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication
University of Johannesburg
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