Education

Education

Supporting documentation for qualifications is available upon request.

2024
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B.SC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CUM LAUDE), NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY

The degree focuses on developing strong technical and analytical skills, with coursework covering key areas such as software development, systems analysis, data management, and network design.

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PEER REVIEWER COURSE,
QUALITY MATTERS

The earner demonstrated the ability to write helpful recommendations and completed a practice course review applying QM Rubric Specific Review Standards correctly to a real online course.

2022
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LEARNING ANALYTICS FOR TEACHERS,
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN OPEN, DISTANCE AND ELEARNING (IFEL)

This 5-week course offers foundational knowledge on learning analytics, particularly in the context of a teacher.

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DESIGNING A COLLABORATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT MODEL ,
EDUCAUSE

Badge earners explored factors influencing how instructional technology support services are offered in higher education and identified ways to address potential implementation obstacles.

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APPLYING THE QM RUBRIC,
QUALITY MATTERS

Digital Credentials from Quality Matters showcase evidence-based achievements in QM Professional Development.

2021
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ONLINE, UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

After completion I am able to explain the research process, select appropriate research methods and paradigms, write literature reviews and research proposals, and conduct basic analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data, including descriptive and inferential statistics.

2019
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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT WITH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY

Post Graduate Diploma in Management with Business Administration at the North West University Business School completed with distinction.

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SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME IN BASIC WEB PAGE DESIGN, NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY

Completed a short course at the North West University creativity center.

2018
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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND

Completion of the University of Witwatersrand Instructional Design online short course.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

Completion of the University of Cape Town Project Management Foundations online short course.

2013
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FIELDWORKER TRAINING, SAMRA

Continuing Education in fieldworker training for conducting interviews and selecting samples in demarcated areas.

2010
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B.COM MARKETING MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

Management degree specializing in Marketing Management, Communication Management, and Business Management.

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, ensuring efficient and effective document, presentation, and data management. Including all Power Platforms (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate)
  • Advanced expertise in Google Suite, including data analysis, visualization, and automation
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages, including HTML, C++, C#, Java, SQL and DAX, enabling versatile and robust software development capabilities
  • Proficient in using Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub for development, debugging, and version control.
  • Experience in front-end development with React.js.
  • Extensive experience with Learning Management Systems, particularly in the publication and management of study materials

Professional Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating excellent communication and collaboration within diverse teams
  • Quick learner with the ability to rapidly acquire new software skills, ensuring adaptability in dynamic technological landscapes
  • High attention to detail, consistently delivering accurate and high-quality products
  • Effective team player and independent worker, demonstrating reliability and adaptability
  • Dedicated and committed to achieving excellence in all tasks undertaken

Communication & Soft Skills

  • Bilingual proficiency in Afrikaans and English, ensuring clear and effective communication
  • Exceptional administrative and record management skills
  • Proven ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities

Professionale

Experience

01/01/2020 - CURRENT

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIST,

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Besigheidsontleder/ontwikkelaar:
    • Business Process Optimization: Analyzed and streamlined business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Project Management System Development: Successfully designed, developed, and maintained a comprehensive project management system with advanced file storage, access control mechanisms, and seamless integration capabilities. Leveraged the Microsoft ecosystem, utilizing PowerApps for user interface design, Power Automate for process automation, SharePoint for secure data storage and collaboration, and Power BI for dynamic reporting and analytics. Incorporated various programming languages, including CSS, HTML, and DAX, to enhance customization, functionality, and data analysis.
    • Automation Platform Development: Created a platform to automate the management of requests received across various departments, significantly reducing manual effort and increasing response times.
    • Dynamic Dashboard Provision: Developed and maintained dynamic, interactive dashboards using PowerBI to provide real-time insights and reports for departmental decision-making.
    • Data Analytics Group Participation: Active member of the Data Analytics group at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, focusing on the effective and ethical use of data to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Leerervaringontwerper:
    • Kursusontwerp en -ontwikkeling
    • Gebruikerservaring (UX) Optimalisering: Ontwerp intuïtiewe en gebruikersvriendelike LMS-koppelvlakke om navigasie en bruikbaarheid vir sowel dosente as studente te verbeter.
    • Opleiding en Ondersteuning: Verskaf opleidingsessies en hulpbronne vir dosente oor die effektiewe gebruik van LMS-hulpmiddels en funksies. Bied deurlopende ondersteuning en probleemoplossingshulp vir sowel dosente as studente.
    • Kwaliteitsversekering: Voer gereelde hersienings van kursusinhoud en LMS-funksionaliteit uit om te verseker dat leerervaringe van hoë gehalte is. Verseker nakoming van onderwysstandaarde en instellingsbeleid.
    • Leid die tegnologie-innoveerings wat gemik is op die bevordering van onderrig en leer by NWU.
  • Projekbestuur:
    • Projekbeplanning: Ontwikkel gedetailleerde projekplanne, insluitend omvang, doelwitte, tydlyne, en hulpbronallokasie. Definieer projekmylpale, aflewerings en suksesikriteria.
    • Hulpbronbestuur: Allokeer en bestuur hulpbronne doeltreffend, insluitend spanlede, begrotings en tegnologie. Koördineer met belanghebbendes om die beskikbaarheid en samehang van hulpbronne te verseker.
    • Risiko-bestuur: Identifiseer potensiële risiko's en kwessies wat die projek kan beïnvloed. Ontwikkel en implementeer risiko-mitigeringstrategieë en kontingensieplanne.
    • Kommunikasie met Belanghebbendes: Onderhou gereelde kommunikasie met belanghebbendes om opdaterings te verskaf en terugvoer in te samel. Fasiliteer vergaderings en aanbiedings om te verseker dat alle partye ingelig en betrokke is.
    • Begrotingsbestuur: Monitor projekbesteding en verseker dat die projek binne begroting bly. Bestuur finansiële hulpbronne en keur begrotingsaanpassings goed waar nodig.
    • Projekuitvoering en Monitering: Oorsee die uitvoering van projek take en aktiwiteite, en verseker nakoming van die projekplan. Volg die vordering en prestasie van die projek, en pas dit aan waar nodig om op koers te bly.
    • Kwaliteitsversekering: Verseker dat projekaflewerings aan die vereiste gehalte standaarde en spesifikasies voldoen. Voer hersienings en toetse uit om die gehalte en funksionaliteit van projekuitsette te verifieer.
    • Spanleierskap: Lei en motiveer die projekspan, en bevorder 'n samewerkende en produktiewe werkomgewing. Verskaf leiding, ondersteuning en terugvoer aan spanlede.
    • Dokumentasie en Verslaggewing: Onderhou omvattende projekdokumentasie, insluitend planne, verslae en vergaderingsnotas. Berei en lewer vorderingsverslae aan belanghebbendes en senior bestuur.
Projeklys:
  • Aanpasbare leer wat Kunsmatige Intelligensie binne Hoër Onderwys benut.
  • Ontwikkeling van digitale klaskamers
  • LMS-tevredenheidsprojek
  • Video-oordragprojek
  • SCORM-projek vir artikuleer artefakte

01/06/2018 - 30/12/2019

STUDY MATERIAL PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY

Belangrike Verantwoordelikhede:
  • Toesig hou oor die produksiebestuur van sowel hardkopie as eLearning-studiemateriaal.
  • Ontwerp, ontwikkel en geïmplementeer die huidige verslagdoeningsblad wat vir data-analise gebruik word.
  • Bygedra waardevolle data om strategiese beplanning, bestuur en die vasstelling van meetbare doelwitte te verbeter.
  • Bestuur en werk gereeld die operasionele platform wat vir produksiebestuur gebruik word, op.
  • Bied opleiding en leiding aan Studie Gids Koördineerders.
  • Optree as 'n skakelpersoon met die Inligtingstegnologie Sentrum (ITC).
  • Speel 'n deurslaggewende rol in die ondersteuning van die ontwikkeling van nuwe produksiestelsels.

01/04/2014 - 31/05/2018

FACTORY MANAGER, HENORG MELKERY

Belangrike Verantwoordelikhede:
  • Het streng kwaliteitsbeheer verseker om hoë standaarde van produkgehalte te handhaaf.
  • Het as die primêre skakelpersoon met verbruikers opgetree, navrae aangespreek en probleme vinnig opgelos.
  • Het daaglikse bedrywighede bestuur om doeltreffendheid en produktiwiteit te verseker.
  • Het hulpbronne en materiaalbestuur geoptimaliseer om besigheidskoste te minimaliseer.
  • Het voldoen aan alle wetlike vereistes met betrekking tot Kwaliteit en Gesondheid & Veiligheid verseker.
  • Het toesig gehou oor Ondersteuningsdienste, insluitend Menslike Hulpbronne, Inligtingstegnologie en Finansies.
  • Het administratiewe take hanteer om gladde fabrieksbedrywighede te ondersteun.
  • Het bemarkingsstrategieë gemanageer om produk sigbaarheid en verkope te verbeter.
  • Het logistiek gekoördineer om betyds aflewering en voorraadbestuur te verseker.
  • Het onderhoudsaktiwiteite toesig gehou om die funksionaliteit en veiligheid van toerusting te verseker.
  • Het verskeie ad hoc take verrig soos benodig om fabriekbedrywighede te ondersteun.

01/01/2011 - 31/03/2014

RESEARCH ASSISTANT AND FIELDWORK MANAGER, MARKDATA

Belangrike Verantwoordelikhede:
  • Het omvattende vraelyste ontwerp en gestruktureer.
  • Het die administrasie van navorsingsprojekte bestuur, beide voor en na data-insameling.
  • Het die administrasie en koördinering van veldwerkaktiwiteite toesig gehou.
  • Het veldwerkers opgelei in face-to-face, telefoongeselskap, en CATI (SNAP-opnames) onderhoude tegnieke.
  • Het databasisse bestuur en data-mynbou vir navorsingsdoeleindes uitgevoer.
  • Het die belentrumargitektuur ontwerp vir rekenaar-geassisteerde onderhoude.
  • Het as 'n skakelpersoon met projekbelanghebbendes opgetree, en duidelike kommunikasie en projek-alignment verseker.
  • Het koders opgelei en toesig gehou om data-akuratesse te verseker.
  • Het data doeltreffend en akkuraat vasgelê en verwerk.
  • Het streng kwaliteitsbeheermaatreëls geïmplementeer.
  • Het frekwensies en logiese toetse op databasisse uitgevoer om dataintegriteit te verseker.
  • Het data in tabulese vorm aangebied met behulp van SPSS vir gedetailleerde analise.
  • Het tabelle en grafieke geskep vir insluiting in finale verslae.
  • Het voorstelle en verslae geformateer en redigeer om duidelikheid en profesionalisme te verseker.
  • Het verskeie ad hoc take verrig soos benodig om navorsingsprojekte te ondersteun.
Projeklys:
  • UCT tevredenheidsstudie
  • Politieke invloedstudie
  • Telkom interne vraelyste

About me

Being a devoted father with a love for cooking, community involvement, and a hobby of growing oak trees, I bring a well-rounded perspective to my professional endeavors. My personal interests have cultivated patience, creativity, and a strong sense of community, which I translate into my work.

In my current position as an Education Technologist at CTL, I have had the privilege of spearheading the development and maintenance of IT solutions across diverse business areas within the department. This role has enabled me to lead technology innovation projects and engage in data analytics, effectively aligning technological advancements with the overarching strategic goals of NWU. My experience has equipped me with a thorough understanding of the systematic and methodical investigation, analysis, and documentation of business functions and processes. This expertise has proven invaluable in my ability to pinpoint and address specific business needs with timely and efficient solutions, encompassing everything from systems development to process enhancement and organizational transformation.

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