Matikoe Matsoso

A dedicated Tourism and Heritage academic with strong experience in lecturing, tutoring, curriculum support and student engagement across Southern African higher education institutions. As the first Black African woman to earn a PhD in Heritage and Cultural Tourism from the University of Pretoria, I bring deep subject expertise, strong research grounding, and a passion for student success. My academic career spans teaching, assessment support, qualitative research, heritage fieldwork, and community engagement.

I am highly competent in digital academic platforms, LMS updating, student tracking, and structured teaching delivery aligned with module pacers. I thrive in environments that require administrative discipline, consistency, and a student-centred approach. I am committed to delivering high-quality teaching, supporting at-risk students, and contributing to programme excellence through reflective practice, assessment development, and academic teamwork.

Tutor - National University of Lesotho

(2010-01 - 2010-05)

• Provided academic assistance in heritage and Tourism modules.
• Tutored undergraduate students and assisted in exam preparation.
• Delivered supplementary lectures and facilitated group discussions.
• Assessed assignments and supported curriculum delivery.

Tourist Guide – Campus Tours - University of Pretoria

(2017-02 - 2017-11)

• Led guided tours focused on the University's landmarks, delivering educational commentary on South African heritage, identity, and academic legacy.
• Engaged domestic and international visitors to promote cultural understanding.
• Collaborated with academic departments to tailor tour themes.
• Assisted in developing heritage-based content for educational purposes, contributing to research-informed heritage storytelling methods.

Fieldwork Staff - Metolong Cultural Resource Management - Lesotho

(2010-01 - 2012-12)

• Conducted field excavations, site mapping, and heritage documentation.
• Collected oral traditions and indigenous knowledge for cultural preservation.
• Facilitated community engagement and stakeholder consultations.
• Integrated heritage findings into tourism planning and interpretation.
• Strengthened practical understanding of tourism, culture, and community dynamics.

Safety Clerk - Murray and Roberts

(2013-11 - 2014-05)

• Supported SHEQ officers in maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintained compliance documentation and supported safety training logistics.
• Strengthened administrative discipline and record-keeping accuracy.
• Experience transferable to academic administration and structured processes.

PhD - Heritage and Cultural Tourism - University of Pretoria (2025)

Master of Social Science - Heritage and Cultural Tourism - University of Pretoria (2019)

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental History, Cultural and Heritage Studies - University of Lesotho (2010)