Unathi Ncube
Academic Tutor
Cape Town
Summary
Knowledgeable individual with proven background in strategic leadership and governance. Successfully guided organizations through complex restructuring, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills, fostering collaborative environments and driving impactful outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF UCT GYMNASTICS
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Established partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance brand reputation and expand market reach.
- Guided department heads in setting goals and objectives, aligning them with organisational priorities.
- Collaborated with executive team members to develop long-term strategies for growth and expansion.
- Provided comprehensive support to the Chairperson and Sports Coordinator, contributing to meeting planning, agenda setting, and ensuring the achievement of committee objectives.
- Facilitated effective communication channels, acting as a key liaison between the Chairperson, committee members, and external stakeholders.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities, presiding over meetings and representing the committee in the Chairperson's absence.
ACADEMIC TUTOR
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided individualised and group tutoring sessions for undergraduate students in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
- Assisted students in developing a deep understanding of complex theoretical frameworks, empirical research methods, and diverse political systems.
- Guided students through critical analysis of international relations theories, and foreign policy analysis.
- Supported academic skill development, including essay writing, research methodology, data interpretation, and exam preparation.
- Fostered an engaging and supportive learning environment, tailored to individual student needs and learning styles, resulting in improved academic performance and comprehension.
- Facilitated discussions on current global events and their connection to established political science concepts.
GYMNASTICS COACH
JOHANNESBURG GYMNASTICS CLUB (JGC)
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Instructed gymnasts between levels 1 to 5.
- Assisted gymnasts with technical skills for competitions.
TICKET MANAGER
MOOSEFEST (STUDENT-LED EVENT)
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed ticket sales and event logistics for student-led events.
- Ensures smooth processing of payments and reservations.
- Resolved troubleshoots entry issues (lost tickets, and scanning problems).
- Monitored ticket inventory to avoid overselling.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
NCUBE INCORPORATED ATTORNEYS
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Holiday work.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases case strategies effectively.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
02.2026
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOURS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
01.2023
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE, SOCIOLOGY, AND GENDER STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
01.2022
Skills
Analytical research skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Clear and concise communication
Skilled in resolving issues
Strong task management
Collaborative teamwork
Awards
Deans Merit List, December (University of Cape Town, 2022), Judge Certification for Artistic Gymnastics Level 1–3 (2019), High School Peer Counsellor (Kingsmead College, 2019), Spirit of Youth participant (Gordon Institute of Business Science, 2018), Dale Carnegie Leadership Training graduate (2018), Bronze Presidents Award (2016)
Timeline
VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF UCT GYMNASTICS
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
01.2025 - 11.2025
ACADEMIC TUTOR
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
08.2024 - 11.2024
GYMNASTICS COACH
JOHANNESBURG GYMNASTICS CLUB (JGC)
01.2023 - 02.2023
TICKET MANAGER
MOOSEFEST (STUDENT-LED EVENT)
10.2021 - 10.2022
LEGAL ASSISTANT
NCUBE INCORPORATED ATTORNEYS
12.2020 - 07.2022
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOURS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE, SOCIOLOGY, AND GENDER STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
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