Lizwi Mpongo

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated and versatile Business Studies and Accounting Educator with over a decade of experience in TVET colleges, private institutions, and secondary schools. Strong expertise in Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Economics, Taxation, and Auditing. Passionate about developing learners’ understanding of commerce and business principles while maintaining high standards of professionalism, work quality, and ethics.

Adept at curriculum delivery, student mentoring, and fostering engaging learning environments.

Part-Time Lecturer at Ekurhuleni West TVET College (Kempston Campus) (2025-01 – Present)

Lecturing Financial Accounting N4 at TVET College

• Lecturing Financial Accounting N4 (Semester Programme)
• Conducting assessments, moderations, and student performance reviews

Lecturer (Contract) at Mngazi TVET College (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Teaching Financial Accounting, Mathematics Literacy, and Office Practice

• Taught Financial Accounting, Mathematics Literacy, and Office Practice
• Contributed to departmental curriculum planning and exam preparation

Assistant Educator at Mthatha Community School (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Teaching Economics, Mathematics, and Technology at primary level

• Taught Economics, Mathematics, and Technology at primary level
• Supported classroom management and learning facilitation

Part-Time Lecturer at King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College (Zimbane Campus) (2018-01 – 2023-12)

Delivering Financial Accounting N4 & N5 lectures

• Delivered Financial Accounting N4 & N5 lectures
• Assisted in internal moderations and student support initiatives

Accounting & EMS Teacher at Morning Star High School (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Teaching Accounting and EMS with improved learner pass rates

• Taught Accounting (Grades 10–12) and EMS (Grades 8–9)
• Achieved improved learner pass rates through tailored instruction

Internship - Supply Chain Department at Umtata Nelson Mandela Hospital (2017-01 – 2018-12)

Rotated through all supply chain departments

• Rotated all departments e.g Budget, Payment etc

Financial Advisor at Old Mutual (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Providing financial planning and advisory services

• Provided financial planning and advisory services to clients
• Developed customer relationships and achieved performance targets

Accounting & EMS Teacher at Knowtec College (Private School), East London (2012-01 – 2012-12)

Teaching Accounting and EMS before school closure

• Taught Accounting (Grades 10–12) and EMS (Grades 8–9)
• School closure prompted relocation

Peer Assistant Leader (Tutor) at Walter Sisulu University (Centre for Learning & Teaching Development) (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Tutoring Cost & Management Accounting and Financial Accounting

• Tutored Cost & Management Accounting 1 & 2 and Financial Accounting 1 & 2
• Provided academic support and mentoring to undergraduate students

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Senior Phase & FET – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2019-01 – 2019-12)

National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting – Walter Sisulu University – Buffalo City Campus, East London (2011-01 – 2011-12)

National Higher Certificate in Accounting – Walter Sisulu University – Buffalo City Campus, East London

Senior Certificate (Matric) – Zingisa Comprehensive High School, Mthatha (2007-01 – 2007-12)