Vuyolwethu Mellisa Maphanga
Senior Project Officer
East London
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Officer with over 10 years' experience facilitating stakeholder engagements. Proven abilities in project management and conflict resolution. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at collect data, report writing and overseeing daily milestones to ensure successful completion of any task. Well-versed in project management and rural development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Project Officer: Pre-Settlement
Department of Agriculture Land Reform & Rural Development
8 2019
- Researching validity of land claims and Settlement of land claims
Project Officer: Pre-Settlement
Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (Western Cape Regional Office)
12.2013 - 07.2019
- Researching validity of land claims
Project Officer Intern
Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (Mpumalanga Regional Office)
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Researching validity of land claims
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Land And Agrarian Studies - Land Use Planning And Management
University of The Western Cape
Belville 04.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
UNISA
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Sciences
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
Lowveld High School
Nelspruit, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Presentation Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Data Collection
Customer Focus
Problem-Solving
Meeting facilitation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Stakeholder Relations
Conflict Resolution
Project Management
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Residential Address
Gonubie, East London, 5201
Educational Details
Rhodes University, Bachelor of Social Science, 2012, University Of South Africa (UNISA), Bachelor Arts Honours in Psychology, 2015, University Of Western Cape, Post Grad Diploma in Land & Agrarian Studies, 2018, Lowveld High School, National Senior Certificate, English, Afrikaans, Maths Literacy, Computer Applied Technology, Geography, History & Life Orientation, 2008
Employment Details
Department of Agriculture Land Reform & Rural Development, Senior Project Officer: Pre-Settlement, Researching validity of land claims and Settlement of land claims, 08/01/19 - Present, File Screening, Establishing validity of lodged claims, Conducting Field and Documentary Research: Oral Research, Inspection In-Loco, Deeds Search, Archival Search, Mapping Diagrams, Project Management, Community Development, Drafting Terms of Reference for Service Provider, Facilitate Community Meetings, Liaise With Stakeholders, Produce Research Reports in terms of Rule 3 & 5 of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, Negotiation for Settlement, Settlement of Claims, Conflict Resolution, Complete necessary administrative work relevant to finalizing a project, Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (Western Cape Regional Office), Project Officer: Pre-Settlement, Researching validity of land claims, 12/01/13 - 07/31/19, File Screening, Establishing validity of lodged claims, Conducting Field and Documentary Research, Liaise with Stakeholders, Complete necessary administrative work relevant to finalizing a project, Conduct and adaptation of verification for community and Individual claims, Project Management, Producing Research Reports, Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (Mpumalanga Regional Office), Project Officer Intern, Researching validity of land claims, 04/01/13 - 11/30/13, File Screening, Establishing validity of lodged claims, Conducting Field and Documentary Research, Liaise with Stakeholders, Complete necessary administrative work relevant to finalizing a project, Conduct and adaptation of verification for community and Individual claims, Project Management, Producing Research Reports
Skills And Knowledge Acquired
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Outlook, Good communication skills both written and verbal, Team work skills and Report Writing skills, Strong Conflict Resolution and Mediation skills, Conceptual and problem solving skills, Strong leadership and decision making skills, Strong planning and organizational skills able to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment
Driver License
Code B (8)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9009150114082
- Date of Birth: 09/15/90
References
- Tlamelo Phatudi, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, 021 409 0379/ 076 305 7810, Tlamelo.Phatudi@drdlr.gov.za
- Siyabulela Mjali, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, 013 756 6060/ 082 562 6105, Siyabulela.Mjali@drdlr.gov.za
- Vongani Hlungwani, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, 012 407 4408/ 071 607 7232, Vongani.Hlungwani@drdlr.gov.za
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma in Land And Agrarian Studies - Land Use Planning And Management
University of The Western Cape
04.2018 - 05.2018
Project Officer: Pre-Settlement
Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (Western Cape Regional Office)
12.2013 - 07.2019
Project Officer Intern
Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (Mpumalanga Regional Office)
04.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
UNISA
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Sciences
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
Lowveld High School
04.2001 -
Senior Project Officer: Pre-Settlement
Department of Agriculture Land Reform & Rural Development
8 2019
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