Vela Mabanga
Boksburg
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4003
4003
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Ward Councillor
01.2016 - 11.2021
Managing Member
Igugu Financial Projects
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Facilitator for waste management
- Educational environmental awareness at Sive Nathi NPO
- Managing community projects at Sive Nathi
Financial Adviser / Sales Manager
Old Mutual
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided comprehensive retirement planning services, ensuring clients maintain their desired lifestyle postretirement.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while serving clients'' best interests.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Established new client relationships by conducting thorough needs assessments during initial consultations.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
Supervisor
Aaron Moeti Adult Education Centre
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Facilitated smooth operations for Fumana Satellite activities.
Security Officer
Shield Security
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
Teacher
Bikana Junior Secondary School
01.1990 - 02.1991
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Tracked and recorded student progress, attendance, and behavior for effective parental communication.
Education
GRADE 12 - ENGLISH 1ST LANGUAGE, XHOSA 2ND LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, HISTORY
BADI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Primary Education Certificate - Elementary Education
RAU
Johannesburg 10.1996
Induction Training - undefined
Old Mutual
Presentation Skills training - undefined
Old Mutual
Operational Excellence course - undefined
Old Mutual
Management Development Programme - Management
OLD MUTUAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Cape Town 11.2006
Public Management Certificate - undefined
Regenesys Public School
Skills
Position paper writing
Legislation drafting
Election management
Bill sponsorship
Public Relations
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Feedback processing
Volunteer oversight
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Active Listening
Accomplishments
- Founder and Chairman of Zimisele community Society
- Founder and Bishop of True Church of Christ in Zion
- Certificate in new business competition at Old Mutual
- Merit certificate on individual production
- Silver Certificate in Greenlight Competition
- Top Franchise of the year in beginners category
Educational Qualifications
BADI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, GRADE 12, ENGLISH 1ST LANGUAGE, XHOSA 2ND LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, HISTORY, 12/01/89, 12/01/96, Primary Education Certificate, RAU, 12/01/97, Induction Training, Old Mutual, 12/01/98, Presentation Skills training, Old Mutual, 12/01/04, Operational Excellence course, Old Mutual, 12/01/06, Management Development Programme, OLD MUTUAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, 12/01/15, Public Management Certificate, Regenesys Public School
Part Time Work
1993-2000, Supervisor, Aaron Moeti Adult Education Centre, Managing Fumana Satellite
Future Prospects
- Interested in learning Public Management
- Interested in learning Labour Law
General Interest
- Learning politics and Labour
- Reading
- Listening to music
Contact Numbers
- 071 001 6610
- 071 808 4593
Personal Information
- ID Number: 70002026303080
- Date of Birth: 02/02/70
- Gender: MALE
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Timeline
Ward Councillor
01.2016 - 11.2021
Managing Member
Igugu Financial Projects
01.2008 - 01.2010
Financial Adviser / Sales Manager
Old Mutual
01.1996 - 01.2008
Supervisor
Aaron Moeti Adult Education Centre
01.1993 - 01.2000
Security Officer
Shield Security
01.1991 - 01.1996
Teacher
Bikana Junior Secondary School
01.1990 - 02.1991
GRADE 12 - ENGLISH 1ST LANGUAGE, XHOSA 2ND LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, HISTORY
BADI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Induction Training - undefined
Old Mutual
Presentation Skills training - undefined
Old Mutual
Operational Excellence course - undefined
Old Mutual
Public Management Certificate - undefined
Regenesys Public School
Primary Education Certificate - Elementary Education
RAU
Management Development Programme - Management
OLD MUTUAL BUSINESS SCHOOL