Strategic Social Work Leader & Educational Wellbeing Specialist
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To leverage extensive social work and leadership experience to drive systemic change and empower communities through strategic, holistic interventions. I am a dedicated, registered, and multi-skilled Social Work Manager, Strategic Coordinator, and Senior Practitioner, with over 22 years of experience working in leadership and support roles delivering comprehensive social services, crisis intervention, program development, and team mentorship to organizations in the education, child welfare, NGO, and community development industries. Currently, as the School-based Support Team Coordinator at Krugersdorp High School, I champion holistic scholar well-being, lead high school transition initiatives, and implement data-informed behavior management programs.
Previously, as Social Work Manager at Child Welfare SA Kagiso, I coordinated statutory services, managed a team of 15, and secured resources through successful proposal writing. Earlier, as Training Manager at Khanya College, I designed and delivered accredited training modules for Social Auxiliary workers, ensuring compliance with national standards. My career is marked by a consistent commitment to fostering resilience, driving systemic improvements, and building collaborative partnerships across sectors.
I am equipped with advanced skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and outcome-focused service delivery, positioning me to contribute effectively to leadership roles in social services and beyond.
Social Worker / School-Based Support Team Coordinator at Krugersdorp High School (2015-01 – Present)
Champion student well-being through counselling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional programming that fosters resilience, character development, and academic success. Provide individual and group counselling to address emotional, behavioural, and social challenges, enhancing coping, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Lead school-wide initiatives including high school transitions, career guidance, subject selection, and matriculation tracking.
Design and implement data-informed behaviour management plans and preventive mental health programs aligned with the school's mission. Collaborate with leadership, staff, students, and families to strengthen support systems, drive engagement, and facilitate referrals to external services. Maintain confidential case files, monitor attendance, and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
Onboard and mentor new instructional staff, aligning them with school culture and policies. Promote family partnerships and contribute to professional development as a consultant on student support best practices.
Social Work Manager at Child Welfare SA Kagiso (2009-03 – 2014-02)
Led a team of 15 in delivering statutory services including foster care, adoption, mediation, and forensic investigations. Managed budgets responsibly and consistently met key performance indicators. Secured funding through compelling proposals and strong partner relationships. Mentored 6 Social Auxiliary Work students and supervised 4 Social Work students, supporting their professional development.
Training Manager at Khanya College (2008-01 – 2009-02)
Delivered NQF Level 4 training across 14 modules (180 credits) to three Social Auxiliary Work classes, including 20 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidates.
Workers and Workplace Managers at multiple NGOs to enhance workplace readiness in line with HWSETA standards. Maintained strong stakeholder relationships through regular engagement with moderators and workplace managers to align training with organizational objectives. Assessed 110 learners rigorously, ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance requirements.
Supervised evidence collection and portfolio updates to maintain accuracy and timeliness. Developed model answers and evidence guides to support best practices among workplace social workers. Implemented personalized learning plans and validation oversight to uphold educational excellence.
Bachelors of Arts in Humanities in Social Work – University of Pretoria (1997 – 1997)
