- Creative and Expressive
- Singing
- Physically Active
Nonhlanhla Tshabalala
Germiston
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in building community partnerships and managing engagement campaigns. Proven ability to deliver impactful programs through effective stakeholder communication and event planning. Skilled in implementing data-driven outreach strategies to enhance organizational visibility and increase participation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Learners Driver
Faith Development Organization
Germiston, South Africa
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards and report necessary repairs.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues.
- Planned best, safest and most efficient routes for journeys using navigational systems and maps.
- Safely transported passengers to destinations, adhering to strict time schedules and road regulations.
- Managed efficient route planning for timely deliveries, utilising GPS and local traffic knowledge.
- Maintained a clean and tidy vehicle interior to ensure a pleasant journey for all passengers.
- Recorded travel logs and vehicle maintenance reports to comply with company policies and legal requirements.
- Successfully changed and planned alternative routes for journeys, usually at short notice, when routes become congested or closed.
Sunday School Teacher
Beth-El Full Gospel Church
Germiston, South Africa
02.2010 - Current
- Provided opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play and music.
- Developed child language skills through storytelling, role play and songs.
- Delivered staff training sessions on early years education best practices and child safeguarding policies.
- Planned and delivered play activities with structure and enthusiasm, encouraging group participation.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities designed to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a playful environment.
- Monitored children's progress through regular observations and assessments, providing feedback to parents and caregivers.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery based on curriculum requirements.
- Monitored progress and development, keeping clear, accurate observations and reports to feed back to parents.
- Planned and organised mentally stimulating activities for toddlers.
- Adapted communication methods to effectively engage with children at different stages of development.
- Worked closely with nursery managers, providing comprehensive care plans for children through play and education.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the nursery environment, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Developed individualised care plans for children, catering to their specific educational and developmental needs.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Worked in accordance with church policies on safeguarding parishioner information.
- Coordinated charity events, raising funds for local and international causes, thereby strengthening community solidarity.
- Conducted Bible study groups, deepening participants' understanding of scripture and its application to modern life.
- Helped organise and coordinate various church fundraising initiatives, including food stalls, cake sales and weekly market stalls.
- Led Sunday school sessions for children aged 5-12, creating interactive and educational activities to enhance their spiritual growth.
- Built student confidence through interactive teaching and conducting character-building exercises.
- Assisted in organising church retreats, ensuring logistics and activities were aligned with the overall theme and objectives.
- Participated in community outreach programmes, delivering services and support to vulnerable groups within the local area.
Day Care Teacher
Faith Development Organization
Germiston, South Africa
02.2008 - 02.2021
- Delivered staff training sessions on early years education best practices and child safeguarding policies.
- Planned and delivered play activities with structure and enthusiasm, encouraging group participation.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities designed to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a playful environment.
- Promoted child learning development through interactive play.
- Monitored progress and development, keeping clear, accurate observations and reports to feed back to parents.
- Monitored children's progress through regular observations and assessments, providing feedback to parents and caregivers.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery based on curriculum requirements.
- Reported on child progress to maintain detailed, up-to-date health records.
- Planned and organised mentally stimulating activities for toddlers.
- Worked closely with nursery managers, providing comprehensive care plans for children through play and education.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals, adhering to dietary requirements and promoting healthy eating habits.
- Built compassionate, caring relationships with children and families, enhancing nursery popularity through word-of-mouth recommendations.
General Admin Assistant
TelleTubbies Day Care
Germiston, South Africa
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving queries and complaints with professionalism and courtesy.
- Handled incoming calls and emails, providing prompt responses or directing queries to appropriate departments.
- Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
- Maintained comprehensive filing systems, both digital and paper-based, for easy retrieval of documents.
- Supported office operations by taking on ad-hoc clerical duties.
- Processed expense claims and invoices, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments.
- Liaised with clients and suppliers, fostering positive relationships and facilitating smooth operations.
- Managed diary for senior staff, scheduling meetings and appointments to maximise efficiency.
- Organised company events, from venue selection to on-the-day coordination, enhancing team morale.
Retail shop cashier
Pick n Pay
Alberton, South Africa
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Handled cash, credit card, and voucher payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Maintained clean, tidy and organised checkout areas.
- Handled customer queries and complaints with professionalism, restoring customer confidence.
- Protected customer purchases by wrapping and bagging items.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store products, promotions, and policies.
- Operated scanning equipment and tills, ensuring fast service during peak hours.
- Addressed customer queries regarding returns and exchanges, facilitating a smooth process.
Warehouse Clerk
Electoral Commission (IEC)
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2004 - 06.2004
- Coordinated with logistics teams to schedule incoming deliveries, optimising warehouse space utilisation.
- Assessed packages and counted stock to ensure delivery accuracy before unloading and processing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse to support a safe working environment.
- Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Processed incoming stock, accurately categorising and shelving items to facilitate easy retrieval.
Data Capturer
Electoral Commission (IEC)
Germiston, South Africa
08.2002 - 02.2003
- Captured and entered data with high accuracy, meeting strict deadlines for multiple projects.
- Scanned documentation and entered into database to maintain accurate records.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Organised files, faxed reports and scanned documents into document management system.
- Identified errors in data entry and related issues, reporting to supervisors for resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and rectify discrepancies in data entries.
- Established excellent working relationships with management and administrative staff.
- Compared source documents to verify accuracy of data.
- Performed data updates on information in company system.
Cashier
Quest Hospitality
Turffontein, South Africa
02.2001 - 05.2002
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Completed opening and closing procedures, verifying proper cash-on-hand amounts and allocating resources.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, enhancing customer checkout experience.
- Handled high-volume credit and cash transactions using Point Of Sale (POS) systems efficiently.
- Managed queue efficiently, reducing waiting times and improving customer satisfaction.
- Processed refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.
- Addressed customer queries regarding returns and exchanges, facilitating a smooth process.
Education
Grade 12 - Matric
Edith Hinds High School
Johannesburg, GP1998
Skills
- Customer service
Organizational skills
- Creative teaching approaches
- Time management
- Team collaboration skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Administrative skills
- Project coordination
- Creative problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
Interests
Timeline
Learners Driver
Faith Development Organization
05.2022 - Current
Sunday School Teacher
Beth-El Full Gospel Church
02.2010 - Current
Day Care Teacher
Faith Development Organization
02.2008 - 02.2021
General Admin Assistant
TelleTubbies Day Care
04.2007 - 11.2007
Retail shop cashier
Pick n Pay
10.2004 - 06.2006
Warehouse Clerk
Electoral Commission (IEC)
02.2004 - 06.2004
Data Capturer
Electoral Commission (IEC)
08.2002 - 02.2003
Cashier
Quest Hospitality
02.2001 - 05.2002
Grade 12 - Matric
Edith Hinds High School