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Yanela Keisi

Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Project Coordinator with extensive experience in student recruitment, program implementation, and stakeholder engagement within the non-profit and higher education sectors. Known for delivering high-impact outcomes through strategic planning, clear communication, and collaborative execution. Passionate about empowering youth and entrepreneurs by creating inclusive and effective program environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Fellowship Selection Officer

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
12.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated recruitment and selection campaigns, including logistics, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Managed communication with candidates, assessors, and internal teams across multiple selection stages.
  • Maintained CRM data integrity and ensured accurate documentation of candidate progress and assessments.
  • Supported onboarding of new cohorts and service providers, ensuring contracts and SLAs were in place.
  • Provided on-site support during selection events and entrepreneurial camps.
  • Compiled reports and contributed to impact assessments and lessons learned documentation.
  • Liaised with schools and district offices to build strong institutional partnerships.
  • Identified risks in selection workflows and collaborated on mitigation strategies.

Student Advisor

Cornerstone Institute
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Advised prospective students and managed application processing and data capturing.
  • Coordinated logistics for semester registration and graduation events.
  • Collaborated with marketing and admissions teams to ensure smooth student onboarding.
  • Maintained virtual learning platform and ensured quality control of student data.

Administration Intern

Cornerstone Institute
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Supported finance and admissions departments with application processing and data management.
  • Handled reception duties, filing, and general administrative tasks.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Business Management

MANCOSA

Certificate - Time to Think – Foundation Course

Evolution Training Solutions
01.2022

Diploma - Office Management and Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2016

Skills

  • Skilled in using Office applications for project management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Technical writing and presentation skills
  • Strategic event organization
  • Proficient in best practices for application review and interviews
  • Effective project execution strategies
  • Facilitating stakeholder participation

    • Cross-cultural understanding

    Public speaking proficiency

Key Competencies

·  Strategic Project Planning and Execution

·  Effective Stakeholder Engagement

·  Event and Logistics Coordination

·  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Reporting

·  Contract Management and SLA Compliance

·  Data Analysis and CRM Administration

·  Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning

·  Professional Communication and Client Relations

Timeline

Fellowship Selection Officer

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
12.2018 - Current

Student Advisor

Cornerstone Institute
01.2017 - 11.2018

Administration Intern

Cornerstone Institute
07.2016 - 12.2016

Certificate - Time to Think – Foundation Course

Evolution Training Solutions

Diploma - Office Management and Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Advanced Diploma - Business Management

MANCOSA

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