Experience

City of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional Officer - Business Planning

  • May 2021 - Present



INVERSANDA TRUST

• Property Manager

  • Dec 2016 - May 2021

  Responsible for six upmarket student properties. Ensure low vacancy rates experienced. Act as liaison between the house residents and property owner with regard to site maintenance and client relationships. Responsible for processing and ensuring maintenance issues are completed. Assisting in general day-to-day property related issues at the direction of the property owner. Attract tenants by advertising vacancies, obtaining referrals and make contact. Conduct and facilitate property viewings for prospective tenants. Ensure inventory is taken and completed before tenants move in and out. Manage on site emergencies and ensure effective communication with tenants at these times. Facilitate outsourced labour and maintenance to the property.



Built Environment Partnership

• South Africa
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Candidate City and Regional Planner

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  Key Focus Projects:Witzenberg, Spatial Development Framework Philippi Economic Development Initiative, Pre-feasibility StudyStellenbosch, Spatial Development Framework Langeberg Neighborhood Development Plan Simon's Town Land Development Rights Application ACSA Conceptual Development Framework and Land Development Rights ApplicationNorthern Rail Corridor Modernisation Study - Cape TownStikland Proposed Conceptual Development FrameworkAdam Tas Local Spatial Development Framework



DesignSpaceAfrica

• Candidate City and Regional Planner and Researcher

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Main Focus Projects: Kosovo Informal Settlement Upgrade Project, Marine Drive Private Development and Founders Garden Conceptual Development Plan. Generate Maps using GIS, Complete conceptual development frameworks through Illustrator, Indesign and photoshop. Provide technical support on planning projects. Develop layout plans and conceptual plans to provide viable transporation services and access to these services. Plan and develop strategies to improve sustainable living within communities. Review policies and National, Regional and Local plans to motivate and develop projects. Meet with public officials, developers, and the public regarding Private and Public development plans and land use. Gather and analyze economic, social and environmental studies, censuses, and market research data. Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting land use. Review site plans and complete urban design reports to complement land use applications. Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify needed changes to projects. Meet with officials to motivate proposals. Present projects to communities, planning officials, and planning commissions. Stay current on zoning schemes, environmental regulations, and other legal issues. Complete conceptual development plans and conceptual layouts for social housing and private projects.



University of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Masters Degree

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  City and Regional planningDissertation: "Urban Planning Principles as mechanisms for improving informal trading opportunities: A Case Study of inner-city Johannesburg" 2017 Access Paper: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28016 City and Regional planningDissertation: "Urban Planning Principles as mechanisms for improving informal trading opportunities: A Case Study of inner-city Johannesburg" 2017 Access Paper: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28016



Johannesburg Development Agency

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Facilitated the implementation of projects on the Empire Perth Corridor, Soweto and Inner-City Johannesburg. Drew up terms of reference and action plans for precedent studies, particularly New Centre and Wemmer Pan. Participated in meetings with the stakeholders, officials and community members on various projects. Completed site inspections and evaluations to start feasible study process for projects. As part of my internship, I also used the time to interview officials in the state for my research this year at the University of Cape Town.



CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  Facilitated research projects for students in the year, 2014. Planned and coordinated a scavenger hunt for +/- 250 students, around the University Campus for all four years of employment. Facilitated the social, academic and personal adjustment of +/- 50 student group to Cape Town and to the University of Cape Town. Organised outings and talks which would educate and enhance the students understand of contemporary and historical South African affairs. Created a sense of community among students within the residence. Enforced rules and policies to regulate a secure living environment for the students and neighbours. Acted as a liaison between residents and the CIEE office administration. Facilitated bimonthly meetings for the +/- 50 student groups, in which issues are addressed and spoken about to the larger group, safety and security concerns are dealt with and overall status of their stay are shared. Planed and facilitated community impact projects in which students could give back to the community and gain a sense of the social dynamics of Cape Town. Planned and coordinated a final dinner at the end of each semester where students were able to reflect on the experiences. Facilitated reflective sessions for students to prepare themselves for going home, however also tried to bring together what they had explored, learnt and built over the course of their stay in South Africa and how this could have be used in enhancing further growth in other areas.



University of Cape Town

• Project Manager SAX Appeal Magazine RAG

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Find advertisers for the magazine, draw up project plans and proposals, manage a team of ten, plan out the layout of sales across the city, Plan the logistics of bus routes to transport 1000 students to sell 30 000 copies of the magazine, use innovation to develop the project, create a marketing plan Find advertisers for the magazine, draw up project plans and proposals, manage a team of ten, plan out the layout of sales across the city, Plan the logistics of bus routes to transport 1000 students to sell 30 000 copies of the magazine, use innovation to develop the project, create a marketing plan



Great World Exhibitions

• Exhibition Assistant

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2015

  Coordinated and planned the structure/ layout of the exhibition. Worked within a team to reassemble exhibits. Facilitated ticket sales, scanning of tickets and crowd control daily in running the exhibition. Cashed up and document daily sales. Facilitated and managed retail sales. Coordinated and planned the structure/ layout of the exhibition. Worked within a team to reassemble exhibits. Facilitated ticket sales, scanning of tickets and crowd control daily in running the exhibition. Cashed up and document daily sales. Facilitated and managed retail sales.



Engen

• South Africa
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Switch board operator

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012



Premier Personnel

• Junior Recruitment Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Scanned through CVs, set up Interviews, completed reference check and credit check on all interviewees. Filled positions that are made available through our clients. Set up and completed online employment advertisements. Captured client and new candidate’s information on an internal database. Updated as the status of these clients or candidates changed. Attended meetings to provide feedback on clients and evaluate their performances. Liaison between client and candidate on any issues that might arise. Facilitated disciplinary hearings for candidates and provided options of moving forward.