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SIMPHIWE SHINGA

SIMPHIWE SHINGA

Public Relations Officer
DURBAN

Summary

Experienced administrative assistant and public relations intern with a proven track record of success in organizational efficiency and communication. Dedicated to contributing to the smooth operation of organizations and achieving primary objectives. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, data capture, customer service, and creative problem-solving.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Worker

Nyinde Civils Construction
11.2023 - Current
  • Digging trenches
  • Removing concrete slap from an old drainage system
  • Mixing of concrete
  • Backfilling the new storm water drainage pipes with various sand
  • And any duty assigned by the supervisor

Administrative Assistant

Department of Education-UMKHUMBI HIGH SCHOOL
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisting with daily administration duties.
  • SA-SAMS; Admitting, marks and data capturing, printing out student's results.
  • Assisting the Principal with filing and sorting of documents and school designated committees.
  • Troubleshooting school laptops and printers when needed.
  • Capturing student data to the school administration system.
  • Assisting the school principal with sorting and filing of documents.
  • Assisting walk-ins and students with enquiries.
  • Photocopying work handouts for students and the school staff.
  • Assisting school committees in implementing their year-plan programmes for the learners.
  • Compiling all communication pieces for the school.

Public Relations Intern

Dept. of Health-CLAIRWOOD HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Identifying newsworthy stories and taking photographs for the in-house newsletter.
  • Assisting in the planning and coordinating of the hospital events.
  • Maintaining work relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Daily interaction with hospital patient and walk-ins.
  • Administrative duties which includes; Filing and sorting of documents, receiving incoming calls for the PR department and assisting any patient who wishes to be assisted.

Education

Public Relations Management - Communcation Science, Public Relations, Media Studies, End-user computing, Pyschology in Society

University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng

Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Goegraphy, English, IsiZulu

Adams College
Amanzimtoti, Durban

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Computer literacy
  • Good analytical and attention to details
  • Time Management
  • Problem solving
  • Public Relations
  • Communications
  • Microsoft Office
  • SA-SAMS
  • Administrative Skills

Timeline

General Worker

Nyinde Civils Construction
11.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Department of Education-UMKHUMBI HIGH SCHOOL
11.2021 - 10.2022

Public Relations Intern

Dept. of Health-CLAIRWOOD HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 01.2021

Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Goegraphy, English, IsiZulu

Adams College

Public Relations Management - Communcation Science, Public Relations, Media Studies, End-user computing, Pyschology in Society

University of South Africa
SIMPHIWE SHINGAPublic Relations Officer