CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
ZANDILE PACIFIC XABA
Postal Address: 74 Steele Road
PELHAM
PIETERMARITZBURG
3201
Cell: 067-***-****
Alternative Cell: 083-***-****
E-mail Address: *************@*****.***
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname: Xaba
First Name(s): Zandile Pacific
Identity Number: 900**********
Nationality: South African
Race: African
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Disability: None
First Language: isiZulu
Other Language: English
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Matriculated: KwaPata Secondary
Year: 2009
Subject Passed: isiZulu home language
English second language
Accounting
Economics
Business Studies
Life Orientation
TERTIARY QUALIFICATION
Tertiary Attended: uMgungundlovu TVET College
Course: Management Assistant
Subject Passed: Information Processing N4-N6
Computer Practice N4-N6
Communication N4-N6
Office Practice N4-N6
Course duration: 3 years
Tertiary Attended: Oval International Computer
Course: Office Administration
Subject Passed: Office Management
Basic Secretarial Studies
Computer Literacy
Course duration: 3 Month
Tertiary Attended: Abafundi institutes of Health College
Course: Social Auxiliary work NQF level 4
Subject Passed: Counselling
Basic Criminology
HIV/AIDS
Basic Computer Literacy
Course duration: 1 year
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organisation: Marion High School
Position: Administrative Clerk
Duration: Permanent Position
Reason for leaving: Currently working at Marion High School
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Reception and Administration
Control spreadsheet (Excel)
Dealing with XLS2sms
Typing of Agenda, minutes, school letter to parents etc
Preparing for staff meeting and taking down minutes of meeting
Switchboard
Photocopying of school control test, booklet, and general schoolwork copies.
Receiving and responding on school Emails(outlook)
School filling
Capturing of SA-SAMS
Data Capturing
Ms word
Emails, and Daily Analysis
Employer name: NTE Company Limited
Position: Assistant Clerk
Duration: 1/2015 – 12/2015
Reason for Leaving: End of Contract
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
answering and directing phone calls
making phone calls
taking and distributing messages
organizing and scheduling appointments
organizing and coordinating meetings
handling inquiries and incoming work requests
reviewing files and records to answer requests for information
checking and distributing documents and correspondence
receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail
maintaining filing systems
compiling records of office activities
photocopying, scanning, and faxing
sending emails
preparing and sending outgoing mailings and packages
typing documents and correspondence
checking and entering data
updating and maintaining databases
coordinating workflow
controlling basic accounting functions such as checking invoices and making deposits
monitoring and ordering inventory of office supplies
keeping office area neat and tidy
Employer Name: Department of Education (exams)
Occupation: Administrative clerk In-service Trainee
Period: 01 January 2018 – 28 June 2019
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Filing and sorting out document using Metro File at Registry
Telephone technique
conducting meetings
Data Capturer using different Computer Programmes (Ms Word, Ms Excel)
Office Administration
Employer Name: Department of Education
Occupation: Voluntary Service (Administrative clerk)
Period: 01 July 2019 – 30 August 2019
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Registration of Grade 12 candidates.
Assist in training of chief invigilators and invigilators.
Recruitment and selection of markers and Examination Assistant.
Worked at marking centre as an Examination Assistant.
Able to access Examination system (INETS).
Sorting of NSC and ASC certificate
Employer Name: Department of Education (exams)
Occupation: Acting Personal Assistant to CES
Period: 02 September 2019 to 30 October 2020
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
reading, monitoring, and responding to the manager’s email,
answering calls and liaising with clients competently,
preliminary drafting of correspondence on the manager’s behalf,
delegating work in the manager’s absence
diary management
planning and organising meetings to staff, school principals and provincial
organising complex travel, itinerary and kilometre claims
acting points and writing minutes of the meeting
preparing papers for meetings
improving office systems
preparing presentations,
managing and reviewing filing and office systems,
typing of circular letters
sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment
Organisation: Edendale Hospital
Position: Social auxiliary work (training)
Duration: 02/2013 -08/2013
Reason for leaving: End of Contract
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assessment of the psychosocial needs of children and their caregivers
Outreach Activities and Community Engagement
Pre and Post-test HIV and AIDS Counseling
Referrals and follow-ups on other services needed by the child.
Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with other partners in the Child Protection field.
Evaluation of interventions and programs
Writing high-quality professional reports as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES OF SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER
An enthusiasm for work in this field.
A belief in the capacity of children and adults to heal and development
Knowledge of and skills in providing counseling
Appropriate for work with children who have experienced trauma, abuse and with children whose behavior is abusive/
Sexually inappropriate; An ability to communicate with children and adults.
A good working knowledge of HIV, AIDS, and TB pre- and post-test counseling.
An ability to write good reports in English.
Working knowledge of Law and Policy as it applies to children, child protection and families.
An ability to work and effectively communicate with different sectors and disciplines
Organisation: P.M.Burg Children’s Home
Position: Youth care worker (volunteer)
Duration: 09/2014 – 01/2015
Reason for Leaving: Commence at NET Company Limited
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Administer security for all participants and provide mentorship to youth care.
Organize workshop for small groups and assist departments to organize educational and clinical services.
Monitor resident requirements and analyze all physical and emotional needs.
Administer all residents and monitor where abouts for all and manage appropriate behavior.
Manage medications and ensure appropriate usage as per requirement.
Monitor admission of all visitors into facility and ensure appropriate privacy for all resident and staff.
Ensure neat and clean room and maintain optimal level of hygiene.
Collaborate with various departments and develop and implement plans for various therapeutic activities for clients.
Plan and supervise efficient recreational activities for residents.
Perform session to educate residents to maintain and improve rooms and prepare meals.
Maintain and update all resident files and prepare daily logs.
PROFILE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of office administration
Personal Assistant
Secretarial/Reception support services
Data Capturer skills
Service Excellence
Time management
Clerical Assistance
Proactive
Report writing skills
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Good management skills (office equipment)
Good effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Good telephonic skills.
Ability to work under pressure, within a group and own initiative also willing to work extra hours, weekends, and critical shift.
Knowledge of the public service Act and Regulations and basic conditions of employment
Professional office etiquette And Filling
Ability to track documents, storage, and retrieve
Knowledge of applicable computer software/application
Excellent administrative practices
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook (incoming and outgoing Emails) and internet,
Faxing, Scanning, Printing and Photocopying
REFERENCES
NAME(S)
SURNAME
POSITION
CONTACT DETAILS
Mrs Nontokozo
Ncala
Lecture (TVET College)
Mr Sthembiso
Shangase
Assistant Director (Department of Education)
Mr Silvanus
Ramulu
Chief Educational Specialist (Department of Education)
Miss Ziyanda
Milisi
Deputy Chief Education Specialist
(Department of Education)