Experience

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

• South Africa
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director: Teacher Development

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  Assist the CEO with development and implementation of the business strategy and plan;Management and co-ordination of educational development programmes, teacher development programmes and school support programmes for the GDE;Management and administration of annual calendar of programmes, activities and events for the teacher academy at Sci-Bono;Liaison with GDE, HEIs and schools in respect of Sci-Bono facilities and programmes;Liaison with GDE for curriculum co-ordination and alignment;Development and training of department staff;Develop end manage a network of partners in the private and public sectors in order to strengthen departmental programmes and projects.Development and management of departmental business plan and budget.Management of materials development, publication and distribution in respect of educational resources and materials to support curriculum delivery



Malau and Von Eck Consultancy

• Consultant (Researcher)

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  R400 per hourReason for LeavingContract positionDutiesAs an associate at MVE, he was appointed to conduct research to explore employment opportunities for youth in the public sector.This study was commissioned by the Umsobomvu Youth Fund's National Youth Services. My responsibilities included contributing to the development of research tools, conducting desktop studies, interviewing government officials responsible for youth development attached to various departments, writing report on findings and participating in focus groups discussions.The Second assignment was to conduct an organisational performance assessment of the National Youth Service Unit located in the Umsobomvu Youth Fund. This study was commissioned by the Presidency in collaboration with the Expanded Public Works Programme.My responsibilities included conducting desktop document reviews, developing research tools, obtaining client's views on methodology to be followed, identifying and interviewing government departments working with the NYSU, participating in focus group discussions with the CEO and top management of UYF.Analysing and reporting on the findings and presenting the findings to the



Mattila Consulting, LLC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

  Appointed by the Shisaka Development Management Agency to carry out an evaluation of the impact of EPWP projects and individual project managers in preparation of the Kamoso Awards.Responsible for interviewing and writing profiles of the nominees and recommended award winners.Responsible for assisting the camera crew in preparing the winners for TV interviews TV shots while also providing contexts for the selection of projects for TV profiling. Appointed by the Shisaka Development Management Agency to carry out an evaluation of the impact of EPWP projects and individual project managers in preparation of the Kamoso Awards.Responsible for interviewing and writing profiles of the nominees and recommended award winners.Responsible for assisting the camera crew in preparing the winners for TV interviews TV shots while also providing contexts for the selection of projects for TV profiling.



JET Education Services

• South Africa
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Divisional Manager

  • Aug 2000 - Jan 2006

  Reason for LeavingTo move into a Project orientated roleDutiesProject leader for Quality Learning Project reporting to the Business Trust top management (CEO, Programme Director and Financial Director), the steering committee made up of the Unions and the local businesses and government departments. This was a nationwide education intervention programme aimed at improving learners scores in Maths, reading and writingResponsible for financial planning and management with the assistance of the Financial DirectorI managed relationships with 525 schools management teams, 18 education districts, 9 provincial education departments and National education departments.Division management for the Eastern Cape SIDA joint venture with Copenhagen Development Consulting and Jet.Responsible for the professional support and stakeholder management in the position of Contract Manager.Assisted in meetings as a member of the Management Committee and in weekly divisional management meetings to present progress report on the implementation of the divisional business plan.Responsible for equity issues through the membership of the Employment Equity forum.Managed client relationships and the development of new business.Provided consultancy services to the Swedish-funded project.



Northern Cape Education Department

• Senior Deputy Chief Education Specialist

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Reason for LeavingBetter career opportunities.DutiesPlanned, implemented and monitored implementation of department's programmes as part of the district management committee.Initiated and Implemented Training projects for senior education managers and schools in the district.Initiated and managed training programmes for School Governing BodiesResponsible for the management and maintainence of healthy relationships with the trade unions.Training managers on managing labour relationsSet up community structures which enable communities to participate in the education affairs of their area.



Monwabisi High School

• Departmental Head

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1996