Noluthando Nomatshizolo
EXPERTISE
BIO
I am a dedicated freelance project manager with a background in strategic planning, health promotion, and education. I have over 5 years of experience managing community-based, research, and administrative projects across NGOs and public institutions. I excel in coordinating remote teams, streamlining workflows, and ensuring timely, results-driven project delivery. My strengths include clear communication, organization, and a passion for making a positive impact through well-executed initiatives.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project manager/ health promoter/ administrator
CANSA
April 2024 - Present
Volunteered in a dynamic, multi-functional role supporting community health projects. Managed project planning and coordination, facilitated health promotion activities focused on HIV awareness, cancer screening, and wellness education, and provided administrative support such as data capturing, scheduling, and filing. Played a key role in community engagement, event organization, and ensuring the smooth running of outreach initiatives. Developed strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills through hands-on experience in diverse health programs.
Project Manager
Anova Health Institute
January 2023 - December 2024
Oversaw the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health-focused projects aimed at improving community well-being. Led cross-functional teams, managed budgets and resources, developed project timelines, and ensured deliverables were met on schedule. Maintained stakeholder relationships, facilitated regular reporting, and conducted performance evaluations to track project outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving, decision-making, and adapting strategies to meet the needs of target communities.
project coordinator
Anova Health Innstitute
June 2019 - December 2020
Coordinated daily operations of health-related projects, ensuring timely implementation of activities in line with organizational goals. Managed communication between teams, monitored project timelines, and supported reporting and documentation. Worked closely with stakeholders, including healthcare workers and community members, to facilitate smooth project execution. Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
Education Assistant
Emfundweni JSS
January 2020 - December 2020
Provided academic and administrative support to teachers and learners in a classroom setting. Assisted with lesson preparation, tutoring learners who needed extra help, managing classroom activities, and promoting a positive learning environment. Also helped with school administrative duties such as filing, record-keeping, and communication with parents. Developed strong skills in mentoring, classroom management, and learner support.
Research Assist
Anova Health Institute
April 2018 - December 2018
Assisted with fieldwork and data collection for public health research projects focused on HIV prevention and community health. Responsibilities included participant recruitment, conducting surveys and interviews, capturing data accurately, and maintaining ethical standards of confidentiality. Gained valuable experience in working with diverse communities and supporting health-focused research initiatives.
Tutor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
February 2017 - November 2017
Provided academic support to undergraduate students in Psychology and related subjects, assisting with coursework, exam preparation, and research skills. Facilitated small group tutorials, marked assignments, and contributed to the development of learning materials. Also supported academic research projects by conducting literature reviews and collecting data, which enhanced my analytical, teaching, and communication skills.
Data Capture
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
February 2016 - November 2016
As part of my scholarship responsibilities at Nelson Mandela University, I assisted with basic data entry tasks, ensuring that information was captured accurately and organized properly. This role helped me develop attention to detail, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
EDUCATION
BA Hons Psychology
Nelson Mandela University, November 2016
Psychology
BA Psychology
University of Johannesburg, November 2015
Psychology
Project Management certificate
Institute of business management, June 2024
Management
Monitoring and Evaluation certificate
Damelin Uni4, August 2024
Public Health/ Project Management
PORTFOLIO PROJECTS
Vanilla Weather
Developed a fully functional weather application using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript as part of the SheCodes coding bootcamp. The app fetches real-time weather data from the OpenWeatherMap API, displaying current conditions, hourly and 5-day forecasts, temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit, and weather details such as humidity and wind speed. Implemented geolocation to detect users’ current locations and included a city search feature for worldwide weather updates. Emphasized clean, modular code and responsive design for an intuitive user experience.
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3-5 years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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