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.
