Rito Maluleke

Social science professional with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work, combined with practical experience in psychosocial services, stakeholder engagement, programme monitoring and evaluation, data collection, documentation and community-based work. Academic research experience includes an honours project examining how men construct masculinity through discourse on Reddit. Strong interest in qualitative research, social and behavioural research, participant-facing research, thematic analysis, literature review, research coordination and evidence-informed programmes.

Campus Care Worker at Higher Health – Letaba TVET College (2024-05 – Present)

• Provide psychosocial support and coordinate services for students within a higher-education/TVET environment.
• Collect, maintain and manage confidential programme and participant information, supporting accurate documentation and reporting.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and maintain records used to track programme implementation and service delivery.
• Facilitate awareness and educational programmes and engage students, peer educators and institutional stakeholders.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-ups and stakeholder communication while maintaining professional confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Prepare reports, case documentation and programme information for internal use and service improvement.

Social Work Intern / Practitioner at Amogelang Trading Enterprise (2026-01 – 2026-04)

• Supported employee wellness and EAP-related initiatives through psychosocial assessment, counselling and structured documentation.
• Compiled session reports, behavioural observations and programme feedback to support service monitoring and improvement.
• Conducted crisis intervention, trauma debriefing and psychological support activities within professional and ethical guidelines.
• Worked with individuals and families, gathering information through structured conversations and maintaining confidential records.

Social Work Intern at Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) (2025-07 – 2025-12)

• Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided individual and group counselling to patients and families.
• Provided telephonic psychosocial assessments and support, documented client information and facilitated referrals.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and contributed to community health and awareness activities.
• Produced accurate case documentation and reports to support continuity of care and programme delivery.

Student Social Worker at Youth Opportunities South Africa (YOSA) (2021-02 – 2022-10)

• Provided psychosocial support and group-based interventions for students experiencing emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
• Managed learner and programme data for monitoring and evaluation and statutory reporting.
• Compiled referral records, case notes and progress reports and followed up with participants and stakeholders.
• Supported advocacy and awareness initiatives and worked with schools, caregivers and community stakeholders.

Team Lead / Volunteer at Ahiakaneni Mentorship Foundation (2020 – 2023)

• Led and coordinated mentors delivering youth-development programmes and community activities.
• Managed programme participation records, attendance information and participant follow-ups for monitoring and reporting.
• Conducted needs-focused engagement with participants and supported psychosocial assistance and referrals.
• Coordinated workshops, meetings and stakeholder activities and prepared programme documentation.

Student Social Worker at DSD Unigaz District Office (2020-06 – 2020-07)

• Supported community and home-based social work services, assessments, referrals and youth-development activities.
• Engaged with vulnerable individuals and families and maintained appropriate case and programme documentation.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology – University of the Witwatersrand (2023)

Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work – University of the Witwatersrand (2019 – 2022)

National Senior Certificate – Giyani High School (2018)