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Zinhle Penelope Ngcobo

Zinhle Penelope Ngcobo

Research Psychologist
Centurion

Summary

A registered research psychologist currently working as a project assistant. Orderly and focused researcher dedicated to innovative, dynamic and organized work. Offering sharp time management, organizational and assistance skills. Personable individual willing to work hard and take on any task. Pursuing part-time role involved in data analysis and research.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Project Assistant

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
1 2023 - Current
  • Prepare presentations and reports for policy engagements
  • Prepare capacity building materials
  • Conduct trainings for data collection
  • Prepare submissions and speaking notes for provincials civil society organizations
  • Prepare for stakeholder meetings and taking notes
  • Literature search and research report, fact sheets and policy briefs writing etc.
  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
  • Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
  • Oral presentations at local, national and international conferences
  • Public speaking for advocacy

Research Psychology Intern

South African Medical Research (SAMRC), Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Research Unit (ATODRU)
01.2022 - 12.2022

Planning, management and coordination of small research research projects;

  • Review of relevant literature;
  • Test instruments and data collection strategies;
  • Data preparation and coding;
  • Compiling research reports, presentations, research proposal
  • Performed Data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative data analysis)

Technical Support Agent

Call Centre International (CCI)
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assist customers with technical issues such as broadband, television, email, voice, and Wi-Fi issues via chat.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Resolved issues with systems, hardware and telephones quickly and accurately.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.

Language consultant

MPC connect (iTutor group)
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Teach English online in terms of speaking, pronunciation, reading, understanding and fluency.
  • Provided constructive feedback on clients'' written and spoken work, refining their linguistic accuracy and fluency.
  • Evaluated educational materials for relevance and effectiveness in meeting students'' unique learning objectives, ensuring optimal results from each session.

Education

Master of Arts (Social and Psychological Research) - Research Psychology

University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
02.2021 - 03.2022

Honours of Social Science - Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology, Industrial psychology) - Psychology And Industrial Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2017

Grade 12 - Matric

Pinetown Girls High School
Pinetown, South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2014

Skills

Administrative Support

Project Management

Information Gathering

Team Support

Research

Presentations

Data Analysis

Certification

Introduction to Data Analytics: Coursera

Research skills

  • Collect data through questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups.
  • Transcription and translation (English and Zulu)
  • Capture and analyze data on SPSS (Statistics Package of Social Sciences)
  • Analyze data (Statistics, thematic analysis, Interpretive Phenomenological analysis etc.)
  • The ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, spreadsheet, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office.
  • Writing research proposals and reports
  • The ability to use Nvivo
  • Presentations
  • Use referencing manager software (i.e., Endnote, Zotero)
  • Literature search
  • Systematic review

Driverlicense

Code 08

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/23/96
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

Volunteer Experience

  • Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC)
  • South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Zulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Research Psychology Intern

South African Medical Research (SAMRC), Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Research Unit (ATODRU)
01.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Arts (Social and Psychological Research) - Research Psychology

University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
02.2021 - 03.2022

Technical Support Agent

Call Centre International (CCI)
10.2019 - 01.2021

Language consultant

MPC connect (iTutor group)
08.2019 - 10.2019

Honours of Social Science - Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology, Industrial psychology) - Psychology And Industrial Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2015 - 12.2017

Grade 12 - Matric

Pinetown Girls High School
01.2014 - 12.2014

Project Assistant

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
1 2023 - Current
Zinhle Penelope NgcoboResearch Psychologist