Walter Mziligazi
Public Health Nutritionist
Mamelodi East
Summary
Seeking an environment that fosters professional growth and success, where skills and knowledge can be effectively applied. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
South African Medical Research Council
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Research Assistant role
- Supervision (Fieldworkers)
- Monitoring data collection process
- Engaging community Leaders
- Data capturing
- Leading focus groups discussions
Research Assistant
Stellenbosch University
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Research Assistant role
- Supervision (Fieldworkers)
- Monitoring and Evaluation data collected
- Leading focus groups discussions in the community's
- Determining, assessing and compiling list of resources needed for implementing the project
General Admin
MEDSCHEME (AFROCENTRIC group)
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Call centre agent
- Assessing and resolving members queries at first contact
- General administration
Education
Masters of Public Health - Nutrition
Stellenbosch University
Western Cape 01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of science - Nutrition
University of Venda
Limpopo 01.2021 - 04.2022
Computer Certificate - Literacy
Mass Computer Training
Limpopo 12.2008
Grade 12 - Grade 12
Hlaluko Secondary School
Limpopo 12.2009
Skills
Project management
Attention to details
Decision making
Research
Data management
Reports Writing
Communication
Numerical
Telephone etiquette
Adaptability
Analytical
Additional Information
Good Clinical Practice Certificate, Beginners course level 2
References
- Joelaine Chetty, South African Medical Research Council, Principal Investigator, 0834159033
- Xikombiso Mbhenyane, Stellenbosch University, Principal Investigator, +27 71 247 5825
- Tinyiko Vukeya, Mafoko Security Patrol, +27739069649
Projects
Improving food and nutrition security, nutritional and health status of rural communities, The project was led by Professor X.G. Mbhenyane from Stellenbosch University and I led the exploration of indigenous food strategies that can be implemented to address the challenges of food and nutrition security in rural communities of Vhembe district., Revitalization of abandoned subsistence farming, preservation of indigenous food to ensure availability at all time.
Activities
Attended the 5th FANUS conference in Dakar for abstract presentation, 11/01/23
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on An exploration of indigenous food-based intervention strategy to address food insecurity and malnutrition of rural communities in Vhembe District at Federation of African Nutrition Societies 5th Conference in 2023.
Timeline
Research Assistant
South African Medical Research Council
02.2023 - 07.2024
Masters of Public Health - Nutrition
Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - 04.2024
Research Assistant
Stellenbosch University
09.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of science - Nutrition
University of Venda
01.2021 - 04.2022
General Admin
MEDSCHEME (AFROCENTRIC group)
05.2018 - 09.2018
Computer Certificate - Literacy
Mass Computer Training
Grade 12 - Grade 12
Hlaluko Secondary School