Valentine Mkhize
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong skills in project management and academic advising. Proven ability to enhance student services and improve user experience through collaboration and critical thinking. Analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in data analysis and workshop organization. Known for delivering engaging training sessions and improving service processes to support student success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Academic Officer
Simon Maswikaneng
Ernest Oppenheimer Halls of Residence
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed academic programs aligned with institutional goals and policies.
- Collaborated with departments to enhance student services and support initiatives.
- Organized workshops and training sessions for staff and students.
- Monitored academic progress of students and provided necessary interventions.
- Counseled students about degree requirements, course selection, career planning, and other related topics.
Intern
Lillian Ngoyi Clinic
Johannesburg
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Supported the clinic team in scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
- Educated patients on clinic services and health resources available to them.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient intake and assessment processes.
Library Student Assistant
Devind Peter
Parktown
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted patrons in locating library resources and materials.
- Processed library materials for circulation and inventory management.
- Responded to patron inquiries about library services and programs.
- Collaborated with staff to improve service delivery and user experience.
- Helped manage digital resources, ensuring accessibility for all users.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Systems Sciences
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 12-2025
Skills
- Project management
- Academic advising
- Shelf reading
- Patron assistance
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Workshop organization
Accomplishments
- Dean's List 2024
- First Aid
- Best House committee Member 2025
- Best Academic Officer 2025
Languages
Siswati
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Zulu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
Spiral Support Program - Head of Physics 2025
Timeline
Intern
Lillian Ngoyi Clinic
07.2025 - 09.2025
Library Student Assistant
Devind Peter
01.2025 - 11.2025
Academic Officer
Simon Maswikaneng
11.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Systems Sciences
University of The Witwatersrand