Mziwokhanyo Sigcau
Technology Educator
ERF 240 Manzolwandle Drive, Newtown, Lusikisiki
Summary
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic educator with 4+ years' experience fostering a love for learning in students. I am a passionate and experienced Technology educator with a strong foundation in Natural Science and Computer Applications Technology currently serving as a Lead Teacher in Technology for Circuit 12.
I have demonstrated success in improving subject outcomes, mentoring educators and integrating 21st century skills such as Coding, Robotics and digital design into the Technology curriculum. As a 2024 National Teaching Award Provincial Winner and Finalist I aim to lead the Technology Department by strengthening teacher capacity, modernizing teaching practices and inspiring learner innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technology Educator
Department of Education - Zimele High School
07.2022 - Current
- Appointed to transform Teaching teaching and learning
- Led a significant increase in learner performance and interest in Technology
- Integrated tools such as TinkerCAD and FreeCAD to enhance digital design skills
- Introduced project-based learning focused on real-time problem solving
- Coordinated and mentored learners for Science Expo engineering projects
- Subject now taken seriously by learners and staff due to improved results
Technology & Natural Sciences Educator
Department of Education: Lusikisiki Village JSS
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered CAPS- aligned curriculum in both Technology and Natural Sciences
- Developed lesson plans that laid a strong STEM foundation
- Actively involved in school-wide curriculum planning and assessment coordination
- Mentored learners in science and technology fairs
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (CAT & Techn - Senior Phase And Further Education And Training
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Textile Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- MS Office
- Subject leadership and peer mentoring
- Curriculum development and classroom innovation
- CAPS-aligned planning, assessment and moderation
- Technical drawing (manual and digital)
- Coding and Robotics facilitation
- Digital design with TinkerCAD and FreeCAD
- STEM project mentoring and Science Expo preparation
- Integration of 21st century skills and 4th IR tools
- Learner performance improvement startegies
- Interpersonal skills
- Great communication skills (verbal and written)
Accomplishments
- 2024 National Teaching Awards (NTA) Provincial Winner - Excellence in teaching Natural Sciences
- National Finalist in 2024 NTAs
- Selected Lead Teacher in Technology - Circuit 12
- Facilitator for Coding and Robotics Teacher Training under the Presidential Initiative by DSI and the University of Johannesburg
- Achieved major improvement in Technology subject performance at Zimele High School
- Coordinated high performing Science Expo engineering projects
Certification
[Creative Coding and Robotics for teachers], [University of Johannesburg] - [2024]
References
- Mr S Mjali
School Principal: Zimele High School
0827575953
- Mrs PN Zibi
School Principal: Lusikisiki Village JSS
0738686069
- Mr Rozani
Technology Subject Advisor
0731564070
Timeline
Technology Educator
Department of Education - Zimele High School
07.2022 - Current
Technology & Natural Sciences Educator
Department of Education: Lusikisiki Village JSS
02.2020 - 06.2022
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (CAT & Techn - Senior Phase And Further Education And Training
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Textile Technology
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
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