ZASEMBO MKHIZE
Social Auxiliary Worker
Pietermaritzburg,KZN
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic professional eager to learn from diverse experiences, particularly in understanding various cultures and perspectives. Excellent communication skills facilitate meaningful interactions with individuals from all backgrounds, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude, consistently completing tasks ahead of deadlines. Adaptable and dependable, thriving under pressure with minimal supervision and actively seeking opportunities to contribute to team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Social Auxiliary Worker
Lifeline Rape Crisis
11.2024 - Current
- Assisting public health sector with community outreach efforts
- Facilitate visits to communities and foster impactful engagements
- Supporting community members impacted by HIV/AIDS
- Provide personalized counseling and family support
Communicator
DGMT
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversee social mobilisers' activities
- Submit daily statistics for mobilisers
- Cultivate partnerships with stakeholders
- Engage with stakeholders during meetings
- Conduct health presentations in schools
- Collaborate with community stakeholders
- Develop weekly schedule for team
- Develop weekly schedule for communicator
Social Auxiliary Worker
TB/HIV Care
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Facilitate initial counseling sessions for clients
- Lead group counseling activities for clients
- Assemble weekly and monthly reports detailing work completed and insights gained.
- Perform mental health assessments for clients and deliver comprehensive reports to seniors.
- Deliver presentations at schools to enhance awareness
- Facilitate connections to relevant stakeholders when needed
- Engage constructively during team meetings
- Attend stakeholder meetings
- Develop event invitations for company initiatives
- Organize GBV activities and events that aim to educate, and support communities.
- Participate in stakeholder events
Lay Counselor / Social Auxiliary Worker
Lifeline Rape Crisis
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Administer HIV counselling
- Conduct HIV/AIDS testing with precision
- Compile daily reports
- Coordinate with internal departments
- Conduct dialogues in educational institutions
- Deliver personalized counseling through face-to-face interactions
- Maintain stakeholder relationships
- Engage in community events
- Transitioned to another job opportunity
Education
Higher Certificates and Advanced National (vocational) Certificate - Social Auxiliary
Michaelmas College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa03.2016
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and National (vocational) Cert. level 4 - Matric
Kharina Secondary School
Pretoria, South Africa01.2012
Skills
Effective listening
Detail-oriented
Engaging communicator
Dedicated professional
Analytical problem solving
Friendly, positive attitude
Collaborative teamwork
Computer skills
Customer service
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Team leadership
Time management
Adaptable to change
Detail-oriented data entry
Effective multitasking
Certification
Msunduzi Municipality
References
Size Junior, Ndlovu, Lifeline, Contact details available upon request
Accomplishments
- Prefect from grade 10
- Award for performance in college
- Stewardship in church
Additional Information
I like socializing; singing; learning new things; keeping healthy and fit.
Timeline
Social Auxiliary Worker
Lifeline Rape Crisis
11.2024 - Current
Communicator
DGMT
11.2023 - 09.2024
Social Auxiliary Worker
TB/HIV Care
06.2020 - 12.2022
Lay Counselor / Social Auxiliary Worker
Lifeline Rape Crisis
02.2019 - 05.2020
Higher Certificates and Advanced National (vocational) Certificate - Social Auxiliary
Michaelmas College
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and National (vocational) Cert. level 4 - Matric
Kharina Secondary School