Zonele Luyanda Mpho

Results-driven Programme, Education and Operations Professional with more than five years of progressive experience in education, programme coordination, governance, administration, stakeholder engagement, ICT integration and organisational improvement. Experienced in managing educational programmes serving approximately 400 learners annually while mentoring teachers, student teachers and interns to improve performance and professional practice. Demonstrated success in coordinating projects, managing stakeholder relationships, organising institutional events, supporting financial governance and producing evidence-based reports to inform decision-making.

Serves on the School Governing Body (SGB), contributing to finance, fundraising, discipline, school functionality and continuous school improvement. Provides oversight in relation to an institutional budget of approximately R3.4 million annually, supporting sound financial governance and accountability. Currently completing postgraduate studies in Monitoring and Evaluation, strengthening expertise in programme performance, data management, monitoring systems, evaluation methodologies and evidence-based decision-making.

Senior Educator - Landulwazi Comprehensive School

(2020-01)

Deliver educational programmes to approximately 400 learners annually. Coordinate curriculum implementation and academic planning across multiple grades. Analyse learner performance data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions that improve outcomes.

Develop teaching, learning and assessment resources aligned with curriculum requirements. Introduce ICT initiatives that improve teaching effectiveness and administrative efficiency. Coordinate major school events, awareness programmes and institutional initiatives.

Mentor and supervise newly appointed teachers, student teachers and teaching interns. Collaborate with school management, district officials, parents and community stakeholders to improve institutional performance. Build productive partnerships that strengthen learner support and school development.

Supporting governance and oversight associated with an annual institutional budget of approximately R3.4 million. Participating in financial planning and budget monitoring. Assisting with fundraising strategy and implementation.

Supporting policy implementation and governance compliance. Contributing to strategic planning and organisational improvement initiatives

School Governing Body (Teacher Representative) - Landulwazi Comprehensive School

(2021-01)

Provide strategic governance and oversight in accordance with the South African Schools Act. Participate in school budgeting and financial planning. Monitor expenditure and promote sound financial governance.

Support accountability and transparent financial management. Monitor institutional performance. Contribute to school improvement planning. Evaluate implementation of school development priorities. Recommend interventions to improve learner outcomes.

Apply school disciplinary policies. Participate in disciplinary hearings. Promote learner discipline and a safe learning environment. Coordinate fundraising initiatives. Engage stakeholders and community partners.

Support resource mobilisation for school development.

• Finance Committee
• School Functionality and Improvement Committee
• Discipline Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Stakeholder Management
• Mentoring new teachers
• Heading teams
• Coordinating projects
• Teacher and learner performance improvement
• Stakeholder engagement

Matriculation Certificate - Leondale Secondary School (2014-12)

Bachelor of Education - Business Management • EMS • ICT - University of Johannesburg (2019-12)

Honours Degree - STEM Education (science, engineering, mathematics and technology) - University of Johannesburg (2022-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Life Orientation - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2025-12)

Postgraduate Qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation - Monitoring and Evaluation Systems, Programme Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Research Reporting - University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Nyukela SMS Pre-entry Certificate - National School of Governance (2026-12)