Talente Shezi
MA in Community Development | Monitoring & Evaluation | Research | Administration
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Results-driven Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) professional with over 5 years' combined experience in public sector performance tracking, academic administration, and community-based development. Adept in designing KPIs, conducting site evaluations, managing reporting cycles, and using tools like EPMA, Moodle, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint. Known for analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building skills.
Recently invested a year in deepening M&E systems knowledge, digital tools, and inclusive development strategies, now ready to re-enter the field with fresh insight and proven commitment.
Experience
Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - eThekwini Municipality
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
- Monitored 50+ KPIs across departments aligned with SDBIP and IDP goals, ensuring 100% quarterly reporting compliance.
- Conducted 30+ site visits per annum to validate project alignment with municipal performance indicators.
- Facilitated 10+ EPMA training sessions for staff, boosting system adoption and reporting accuracy by 35%.
- Produced evidence verification reports and addressed 100% of audit queries on time.
- Reviewed KPI definitions and advised on Mid-Term Amendments, enhancing reporting clarity.
- Conducted qualitative interviews.
- Data collection & analysis.
- Community engagement.
- Report writing.
Educator Assistant - Mqhawe High School
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Supported academic staff with grading, exam logistics, and curriculum delivery for 200+ learners.
- Improved record-keeping by capturing marks and attendance electronically.
- Coached school soccer team, enhancing student engagement and morale.
Sociology Tutor - UKZN
(2019-01 - 2019-04)
16 months
- Delivered 3 tutorials weekly, supported 100+ undergraduates.
- Digitized course content via Moodle and Zoom.
- Peer-reviewed honours dissertations.
Monitoring & Admin Support - Inkweys Matric Upgrade
(2016-01 - 2020-12)
- Oversaw operations for 150+ learners.
- Led outreach campaigns, boosting enrolment by 20%.
- Managed "at-risk" learner monitoring.
Student Advisor & Inclusive Education Project Lead - MANCOSA
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Co-designed accessibility framework adopted institution-wide.
- Presented research and policy recommendations to stakeholders.
- Provided academic and admin support for 200+ students.
Education
Master of Community Development - Community Development - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2019-12)
Honours - Community Development - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2016-12)
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Social Sciences - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2015-12)
National Senior Certificate - Makhapha Combined School (2009-12)
