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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
SoftwareDeveloper
ZIPHO NXAKALA

ZIPHO NXAKALA

Graduate Software Developer
Gqeberha,Eastern Cape

Summary

An Information Technology graduate specializing in Software Development, in possession of a National Diploma in Information Technology from Nelson Mandela University, currently pursuing Advanced Diploma in Information Technology in the same institution. Currently on the lookout for an opportunity in an organization to join in order to utilize the skills, knowledge and competently apply those skills in a challenging and dynamic environment that fosters positive rewards and allow for growth and development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Admissions Student Assistant

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
12.2021 - Current

Main responsibility at the admissions office was to conduct and fasten up the application process so applicants can receive their responses faster from the university, main tasks performed include.

  • Verifying that applicant documents are correct and valid.
  • Checking and changing status for potentially accepted applicants.
  • Responsible for handling over 300 emails per day and since starting emails have been up to date and responded to in due time.
  • Fixing any software issues that devices might have at any given moment.
  • Notifying admissions officers of any applicants that have all their documents up to date and ready for processing.
  • Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process

Educational Assistant

Archie Mbolekwa Primary School
Grahamstown, South Africa
12.2020 - 04.2021

Main responsibility was assisting grade 7 class teacher with their respectful subjects at the school as to combat and relieve them of their workload during the pandemic, main tasks performed include:

  • Teaching and assisting teachers with subjects like Geography, History, and Creative Arts increasing staff numbers.
  • Assisting teachers in their teaching tasks, marking scripts and taking care of learners, improving productivity of teaching.
  • Looking after learners throughout daily.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading

Tutor Volunteer

Ikamva Youth
Grahamstown, South Africa
01.2017 - 02.2018

Main responsibility was tutoring grade 10, grade 11 and grade 12 learners with subjects compatible with me in order to improve their grades in school daily tasks performed included:

  • Tutoring subjects such as English, Mathematics and Life sciences
  • Assisting learners with assignments, homework, projects and applications.
  • Assisted students with homework using curriculum and materials provided by program
  • Guided students in grade 12 by reviewing students' textbooks and materials
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure

Education

Advanced Diploma - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Software DEVELOPMENT

NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Port Elizabeth
03.2021 - Current

National Diploma - Information Technology in Software Development

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
02.2018 - 12.2020

Grade 8 - Grade 12 -

Nombulelo Senior Secondary School
Grahamstown
01.2012 - 11.2016

Skills

    Teamwork and Collaboration

Software experience

C#, ASPNet, PHP, HTML Proficiency

Application development

Software updates

Hardware and software installation

Solution design

Accomplishments

  • Ms J Messiah - Admissions Officer - 0742868400/johanna.messiah@mandela.ac.za
  • Mr LD Funani - Principal - 073 839 9536
  • Ms N MAKINANA - Branch Coordinator - 0746865140/0466 371242
  • Ms X Mqubuli - Secretary - 071 801 5312/xmqubuli@gmail.com

Timeline

Admissions Student Assistant

Nelson Mandela University
12.2021 - Current

Advanced Diploma - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Software DEVELOPMENT

NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
03.2021 - Current

Educational Assistant

Archie Mbolekwa Primary School
12.2020 - 04.2021

National Diploma - Information Technology in Software Development

Nelson Mandela University
02.2018 - 12.2020

Tutor Volunteer

Ikamva Youth
01.2017 - 02.2018

Grade 8 - Grade 12 -

Nombulelo Senior Secondary School
01.2012 - 11.2016
ZIPHO NXAKALAGraduate Software Developer