Vuyisile Malunga

I am an ambitious person who is goal driven at ensuring that all the duties and responsibilities assigned to me are taken precautionary and i am also well positioned to join a company that will recognize my skills, experience and abilities.

Lecturer at Durban Horizons Academy (2025-02 – Present)

Junior Lecturer - N4, N5 & N6 Tourism, TVET College. In South African TVET colleges, N4-N6 Tourism is part of the National Certificate: Tourism program under DHET. A junior lecturer usually reports to a Head of Department and focuses on teaching + admin at entry level.

• Deliver classroom instruction for N4, N5, N6 Tourism subjects. Common modules include: Travel Office Procedures, Tourist Destinations, Tourism Communications, Tourism Marketing, Customer Care, etc.
• Prepare lesson plans, presentations, and teaching aids aligned to DHET curriculum and assessment guidelines
• Facilitate practical and simulated activities e.g. mock travel agency, GDS booking systems, itinerary planning
• Use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles: lectures, group work, role-plays, case studies
• Maintain student attendance and punctuality records
• Set, moderate, and mark tests, assignments, and internal exams according to DHET ICASS requirements
• Conduct POE / Portfolio of Evidence assessments and ensure students meet competency standards
• Capture marks on the college system and submit to exams office before deadlines
• Provide feedback to students and do academic support/remedial classes for at-risk students
• Invigilate internal and external DHET exams when required
• Ensure coverage of the syllabus within the trimester/semester timeframe
• Develop and update learning materials to stay current with tourism industry trends
• Participate in departmental meetings, moderation, and quality assurance processes
• Keep up with DHET circulars and QCTO requirements for Tourism N4-N6
• Mentor students on career paths in tourism: travel agencies, tour operations, airlines, hospitality
• Identify students with challenges and refer them to counseling, academic support, or financial aid
• Promote workplace readiness: professionalism, customer service, communication skills for the tourism industry
• Keep and maintain lecturer files: schemes of work, mark sheets, assessment records, evidence
• Submit reports to HOD: progress reports, absentee reports, risk reports
• Manage classroom resources and request consumables/equipment
• Participate in registration, orientation, and open days
• Liaise with tourism industry partners for excursions, guest speakers, and work-integrated learning opportunities
• Attend staff development, workshops, and training to keep teaching methods current
• Participate in college committees, marketing drives, and community projects

Lecturer at Maritime Business Institute (2021-02 – 2024-12)

• Deliver classroom instruction for N4, N5, N6 Tourism subjects. Common modules include: Travel Office Procedures, Tourist Destinations, Tourism Communications, Travel services, Customer Care, Catering theory, Applied Management, Nutrition and menu planing etc.
• Prepare lesson plans, presentations, and teaching aids aligned to DHET curriculum and assessment guidelines
• Facilitate practical and simulated activities e.g. mock travel agency, GDS booking systems, itinerary planning
• Use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles: lectures, group work, role-plays, case studies
• Maintain student attendance and punctuality records
• Set, moderate, and mark tests, assignments, and internal exams according to DHET ICASS requirements
• Conduct POE / Portfolio of Evidence assessments and ensure students meet competency standards
• Capture marks on the college system and submit to exams office before deadlines
• Provide feedback to students and do academic support/remedial classes for at-risk students
• Invigilate internal and external DHET exams when required
• Ensure coverage of the syllabus within the trimester/semester timeframe
• Develop and update learning materials to stay current with tourism industry trends
• Participate in departmental meetings, moderation, and quality assurance processes
• Keep up with DHET circulars and QCTO requirements for Tourism N4-N6
• Mentor students on career paths in tourism: travel agencies, tour operations, airlines, hospitality
• Identify students with challenges and refer them to counseling, academic support, or financial aid
• Promote workplace readiness: professionalism, customer service, communication skills for the tourism industry
• Keep and maintain lecturer files: schemes of work, mark sheets, assessment records, evidence
• Submit reports to HOD: progress reports, absentee reports, risk reports
• Manage classroom resources and request consumables/equipment
• Participate in registration, orientation, and open days
• Liaise with tourism industry partners for excursions, guest speakers, and work-integrated learning opportunities
• Attend staff development, workshops, and training to keep teaching methods current
• Participate in college committees, marketing drives, and community projects

Cleaner at Ukuthula Primary (2023-03 – 2024-03)

• Sweep/mop floors, dust desks, chairs, shelves, and window sills. Empty bins.
• Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, mirrors, and taps. Restock toilet paper, soap, and paper towels. Mop floors.
• Sweep and mop, wipe handrails and door handles.
• Dust furniture, empty bins, vacuum/mop floors.
• Clean fingerprints, smudges, and dirt.
• Scrub floors, wax or polish where needed
• Clean windows inside and out
• Dust high areas: fans, vents, light fittings, tops of cabinets
• Sanitize equipment
• Sweep outside walkways, pick up litter
• Clean kitchen after meals: wipe tables, sweep floors
• Take out trash to the dumpster
• Check and clean water fountains
• Report broken lights, leaks, damaged furniture, or safety hazards to the manager
• Follow proper procedures for cleaning chemicals and PPE
• Set up chairs and tables for assemblies, exams
• Ensure wet floor signs are used to prevent slips
• Lock doors and turn off lights in areas after cleaning
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces daily: door handles, desks, railings, especially during flu season
• Maintain sanitation standards set by the health department

Receptionist at Coastlands (The Royal Hotel) (2018-11 – 2020-05)

• Assist in managing hotel operations including front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage and maintenance.
• Learn and understand the hotels standard operating procedures and policies
• Assist in hiring, training and supervising staff
• Attend meetings and training sessions required.

Diploma in Tourism – Swinton TVET College (2016-02 – 2018-11)

Level 4 – Esayidi TVET College (2011-01 – 2011-01)

Certificate in Customer Service (Tourism) – Esayidi TVET College (2010-02 – 2010-09)