Unathi Mbanjwa

I am a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in law and international relations. My experience as a Sensory Panelist at the University of Pretoria has honed my skills in sensory evaluation, data recording, and efficient time management. Through my roles as a Student Mentor, Class Representative, and Executive Committee Member, I have demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities, enhancing academic success, student engagement, and organizational efficiency.

I excel in research, program design, and stakeholder engagement, and possess strong communication skills. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Laws to further deepen my legal expertise and contribute meaningfully to dynamic roles within the education and legal sectors. I am passionate about improving educational outcomes and driving social change.

• 02/01/22, 11/01/23, Student Mentor, Stars Mentorship Programme University of Pretoria, University Of Pretoria, Helping first-year students succeed academically and adjust to university life., Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement., Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support., Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
• 03/01/22, 11/01/22, Class Representative, University of Pretoria, University Of Pretoria, Served as a liaison between students and faculty, addressing concerns and facilitating communication., Participated in regular meetings with school administrators, advocating for student needs and interests., Scheduled meetings with teachers and administrators to discuss student concerns and needs., Boosted overall class performance by implementing effective study strategies and time management techniques.
• 09/01/22, 09/01/23, Executive Committee Member, Enactus University Pretoria, University Of Pretoria, Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings., Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies., Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents., Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.

• Online Ready for Work Program, University of Pretoria, 2024
• Completed five Ready to Work programs

• Marise Kinnear, Research Assistant, marise.kinnear@up.ac.za, 0823355734
• Carel Willemse, Enactus Coordinator, carel.willemse@up.ac.za, 0833189738