Silindile Ntuli

Community Development and Stakeholder Engagement professional with experience in community engagement, socio-economic research, stakeholder coordination and public-sector programmes. Skilled in community profiling, stakeholder relationship management, data collection, reporting and coordinating consultations. Experienced in working with government, community and organisational stakeholders.

Research, Policy & Advocacy Analyst - eThekwini Municipality

(2024-02 - 2026-01)

• Conducted socio-economic and community-focused research to support municipal planning, programme development and evidence-based decision-making.
• Supported community profiling and data collection initiatives, including collection, validation and analysis of information relating to communities and service needs.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagements involving municipal departments, community representatives, business organisations and other strategic stakeholders.
• Planned and supported workshops, consultations, public participation processes and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Engaged with government departments, community stakeholders and other role players to gather information and support coordinated programme implementation.
• Conducted research and analysis to identify community needs, emerging issues and socio-economic trends relevant to municipal programmes.
• Prepared research reports, briefing documents, presentations and research summaries for decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Maintained structured databases and information systems supporting research data, stakeholder information and programme monitoring.
• Facilitated communication between internal municipal departments and external stakeholders to support coordinated activities and information sharing.
• Supported policy review and alignment processes involving multiple municipal departments and stakeholders.
• Coordinated the Municipal Policy Technical Task Team, including meetings, stakeholder inputs, documentation and follow-up actions.
• Supported public consultations, policy summits and stakeholder workshops, including logistical coordination and preparation of engagement materials.
• Used research findings and stakeholder inputs to support recommendations relating to municipal programmes, policies and community development priorities.
• Produced regular reports and maintained accurate records to support accountability and organisational decision-making.

In-Service Trainee – Research & Programme Support - Department of Social Development

(2022 - 2022)

• Supported community-based programmes and initiatives focused on social and community development.
• Worked with Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), community stakeholders and programme beneficiaries to support implementation activities.
• Assisted with community profiling, programme administration, document verification and record keeping.
• Supported community outreach activities, workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Assisted with monitoring and evaluation activities and tracking of programme outputs.
• Captured, maintained and validated programme and stakeholder information for reporting purposes.
• Assisted with identifying programme implementation issues and escalating matters requiring further attention.

Bachelor of Community Development - Community Development - University of the Free State (2019 - 2022)