Vonani Mabunda
Pretoria
Summary
Results-driven professional with over nine years in Executive Support, Strategic Coordination, and Project Management. Expertise in managing complex administrative functions and preparing high-level reports. Liaised effectively between executives and stakeholders while ensuring confidentiality and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chairperson: Micro-credentials Task Team
SAQA
04.2024 - Current
- Engaged in high-level forums and conferences to represent the organisation's interests.
- Chaired meetings and coordinated administrative tasks for executive committees to facilitate effective decision-making.
- Ensured timely communication and distributed documents to EXCO and Board, maintaining alignment and transparency in governance processes.
- Compiled and reviewed submissions, memoranda, and correspondence to support executive consideration and enhance organisational communication.
Specialist: Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications
SAQA
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted benchmarking to align evaluation practices with global best standards, enhancing SAQA's credibility.
- Represented SAQA at international conferences, meetings, and workshops, fostering stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Liaise with stakeholders to strengthen governance of international partnerships.
- Updated and maintained partnerships database for allocated region, ensuring accurate tracking of stakeholder relationships.
Administration Officer: Verification
SAQA
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed correspondence and maintained filing systems to support efficient information flow for senior management.
- Coordinated meetings and took minutes to ensure accurate records of discussions and decisions.
- Organised workshops, conferences, and events to facilitate collaboration among executives and stakeholders.
Acting Assistant Director: Verification
SAQA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated stakeholder consultations and organised executive-level seminars for enhanced engagement.
- Oversaw operational workflows, implementing initiatives that reduced expenditure.
- Managed team productivity to align with strategic objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Social Sciences
University of Limpopo
12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Limpopo
12-2011
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Strategic planning
- Policy writing
- Project budgeting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Shareholder relations
- Global benchmarking
- Committee leadership
- Team management
- Team building
- Leadership skills
- Document management
References
- Professor Sarashwathi Govender, University of Limpopo, sarashwathi.govender@ul.ac.za
- Ms. Ennis Hore, South African Qualifications Authority, hore@saqa.org.za
- Ms. Lesedi Maila, Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority, mailalesedi@gmail.com
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/vonanimabunda
Timeline
Deputy Chairperson: Micro-credentials Task Team
SAQA
04.2024 - Current
Specialist: Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications
SAQA
05.2021 - Current
Acting Assistant Director: Verification
SAQA
09.2020 - 12.2020
Administration Officer: Verification
SAQA
06.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Social Sciences
University of Limpopo
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Limpopo