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Work History
Education
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Awards
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Xolani Vilakazi

Sandton

Summary

Dynamic and innovative professional with extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, ensuring managerial and contractual satisfaction through an organized and analytical approach. Exceptional communication skills facilitate confident engagement with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments while managing a diverse range of administrative and ad hoc tasks with professionalism and efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and development, with a solid foundation in various IT software, aspiring to build a long-term, successful career.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Au Pair

Bailey Family
01.2025 - Current
  • Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
  • Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.

Community Service and Mooting Officer

Law Faculty Academic Council
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Supported the day-to-day marketing operations of the office; building and executing strategies and content to increase student engagement
  • Organised, produced, and edited a variety of content for promotional purposes on all social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Analysed and measured the performance and feedback of marketing events and campaign results using digital marketing metrics and relevant KPIs; delivering future content accordingly
  • Drove innovation to continually improve efficiency and performance across all platforms
  • Ensured all content aligned with brand vision, style, and quality for all relevant platforms, including website, social media, and print
  • Helped to navigate and control the COVID-19 strategy to ensure a continually productive environment
  • Attended several critical office meetings; collecting and utilising all information relayed
  • Remained calm and collected, delivering excellent service at busy, high-pressured times

House Captain

HeronBridge College
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated a variety of activities across the house, including a notable house play which received a prize for the ‘Best Production’
  • Planned and organised numerous large-scale events, such as the interhouse swimming gala
  • Responded to student correspondence and queries; providing appropriate solutions as required
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration and partnership through heightened student cooperation, and the utilisation of transparent communication and knowledge networks

Spirit Squad

HeronBridge College
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Supported the day-to-day operations of the sporting squad; completing any prominent tasks as they arose
  • Engaged with colleagues to regularly shape and update long and short-term plans, including the development of strategies, solutions, and financial management
  • Resolved all student athlete queries and issues as the first point of contact for the body
  • Dealt with all arising issues in a prompt manner; ensuring all processes and strategies remained on track

Zambia Missioner

Zambia Mission Fund
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • Managed complex schedules to effectively organise workload and resources
  • Built churches, erected toilets, and prepared land for agriculture across numerous areas
  • Communicated frequently with mission leaders and colleagues to ensure effective cross-collaboration
  • Handled a variety of individual tasks at the request of the senior manager

Education

No Degree - Law

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
09.2025

High School Diploma -

HeronBridge College
Fourways, South Africa
01.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Google Drive
  • Digital Media
  • Work Ethic
  • Oral & Written Communication
  • Organisation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Creativity
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork
  • Versatility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Researching

Websites

References

Available upon request

Awards

Bowman’s Virtual Experience Program Participant (2021), Top 50 Outstanding Achievement at West College Academic Awards (2019), Dean’s Merit List Recipient (2019), Kate O’Regan Intervarsity Moot Competition Runner-Up (2019), Golden Key International Honour Society (2019), Academic Merit Bursary Recipient (2018)

Timeline

Au Pair

Bailey Family
01.2025 - Current

Community Service and Mooting Officer

Law Faculty Academic Council
01.2020 - 01.2020

House Captain

HeronBridge College
01.2017 - 01.2017

Spirit Squad

HeronBridge College
01.2017 - 01.2017

Zambia Missioner

Zambia Mission Fund
01.2016 - 01.2016

No Degree - Law

University of The Free State

High School Diploma -

HeronBridge College
Xolani Vilakazi