Experienced with managing project communications and stakeholder engagement. Utilizes organizational skills to ensure seamless project flow and address potential issues proactively. Strong understanding of team dynamics and collaboration, ensuring projects meet deadlines and objectives efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PROJECT LIAISON OFFICER
MPAMOT AFRICA
Grahamstown
04.2023 - Current
Creating and maintaining a local labour and sub contractor database
Coordinating and monitoring the recruitment of personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
Analyzing project performance data to identify areas of improvement
Collaborating with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives
Scheduling and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
Monitoring project progress
Identifying risks and taking corrective action as needed
Maintaining open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to stakeholders
Tracking project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
Representing project in municipal meetings at local and district level
Managing time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines
RESEARCHER
EASTERN CAPE SOCIO ECONOMIC CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL
East London
09.2021 - 12.2022
Created and managed a stakeholder database of approximately 300 particiapnts.
Gathered and organized information for research purposes
Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures
Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders
Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans
Helped Coordinate the establishment of the regional innovation forum
Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations
Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Makana Innovation facility
Grahamstown
02.2019 - 07.2021
Monitored industry trends around SMME development through innovation
Helped identify key gaps/challenges that faced Makana local SMMEs
Reviewed provincial and national policies and data to identify funding policies for innovative SMMEs to establish a best practice model for the Makana Innovation Support facility
Set up and conduct interviews with various stakeholders who form part of the Makana innovation ecosystem as part of the data collection process with a sample pool of 300.
Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups
Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies
LECTURER in Industrial and Economic Sociology
Rhodes University
Grahamstown
05.2018 - 07.2021
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms
Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths
Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge
Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely
Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information
FIELDWORK COORDINATOR
Rhodes University
08.2019 - 01.2020
Trained fieldworkers on how to negotiate entry; conduct qualitative interviews without compromising the integrity of the project as well as the dignity of the participants
Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between the lead researcher and fieldworkers
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow
Gathered and organized materials to support operations
Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development
COORDINATOR
Gadra Education
01.2014 - 03.2016
Part of the team that created and established the first matric supplementary school in Makana
Gathered and organized materials to support the daily operations of the school
Set up and held meetings with various education stakeholders in Grahamstown to sell the idea and secure funding
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between students, facilitators and Gadra management
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
RHODES UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONS) - INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
RHODES UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - Industrial and Economic Sociology, Political and International Studies
RHODES UNIVERSITY
MATRIC -
VICTORIAL GIRLS' HIGH
Grahamstown
01.2006 - 11.2010
Skills
Facilitation
Project Management
Social Science Research
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Project Initiation
Project Completion
Project scheduling
Remote team management
Scope management
Business analysis
Leadership Experience
As part of the board committee of Gadra education, I was part of a program that introduced the mentoring program at various high schools in Grahamstown.
Timeline
PROJECT LIAISON OFFICER
MPAMOT AFRICA
04.2023 - Current
RESEARCHER
EASTERN CAPE SOCIO ECONOMIC CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL
09.2021 - 12.2022
FIELDWORK COORDINATOR
Rhodes University
08.2019 - 01.2020
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Makana Innovation facility
02.2019 - 07.2021
LECTURER in Industrial and Economic Sociology
Rhodes University
05.2018 - 07.2021
COORDINATOR
Gadra Education
01.2014 - 03.2016
MATRIC -
VICTORIAL GIRLS' HIGH
01.2006 - 11.2010
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONS) - INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
RHODES UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - Industrial and Economic Sociology, Political and International Studies
RHODES UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
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