Freda Liddell

A goal-directed program coordinator with excellent communication and administration skills. Experienced in case, group, and community work. I strive to apply my skills and knowledge but at the same time improve professionally and personally. I am passionate about education, awareness of human rights, and being sensitive to diversity. Working towards social justice and sustainable development are fundamental aspects in my work ethic. I have experience in various NGOs and government organisations in South Africa. I am registered with the South African Council for Social Services Profession.

1 July 2021 to date
SAVF National Office
Program Coordinator – Services to families
Facilitate CPD accredited programme trainings on various social matters. Apply annually for CPD points at SACSSP.
 Facilitate empowering programmes in communities regarding teenage pregnancy and active parenting of teenagers.
 Networking - Internal networking with regional managers and affiliates, service and marketing steering committees, and ECDs; External networking with DSD – attend the ECD Interpectoral Meetings; Attend the quarterly National DSD Family Forum Meetings; Participate in tasks flowing from forums, like planning of International Marriage week celebrations, White Paper on Families. NGOs, host meetings with emerging organisations to offer training, support and guidance.
 Business Plans: Write and submit business plan for funding from DSD Families; Write and submit quarterly progress reports and project plans; Maintain portfolio of evidence.Marketing: Design 2 posters monthly.

1 March 2020 to 30 July 2022
The Tax Faculty, Riverwalk Office Park, Ashley Gardens (consulting)
 Student support, counselling, and development of ‘soft’ skills in an online mentoring programme.
 Working with youth and people with disabilities.

1 March 2013 to 1 December 2018
Department of Social Development, corner Pretorius Street and Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Statutory Services: Intake and Field Section
 Children’s court proceedings.
 Counselling services.
 Crises intervention.
 Parenting plans.
 Mediation services with regards to care and contact in family disputes.
 Investigating and making recommendations to the best interests of children in need of care and protection.
 Substance abuse – group work and diversion programmes referred by court.

2012
Restorative Justice Centre (RJC), Pretoria Central
Internship as fourth year social work student
 Writing pre-trial reports for court.
 Attending RJC training courses.
 Facilitated group work and community work at Desmond Tutu Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC), working from a Restorative Justice Perspective.

2011
Child Welfare Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion, Pretoria
Third year social work student
 Foster care applications.
 Community work – training with care givers at crèches regarding ECD.

2007 to 2008
Playball and Swimrite
Coach for young children

2006 to 2007
Major Meat Market (family business)
Debtors and Creditors

2005
S.K.I.N. The Wellness Spa, Cape Town
Health and Skincare Therapist and Receptionist
2004
Royal Caribbean Cruise Liners
Health and Skin Care Therapist

VOLUNTARY WORK
2011
Desmond Tutu CYCC, Pretoria North, Pretoria
Exposure to the daily functioning and management of the CYCC; attended meetings; administration tasks; involved in facilitation of group work.

2010
Local Remand Detention Centre, Kgosi Mampuru Street, Pretoria
Facilitated the “tree of life” activity with youth awaiting trial.

2009 to 2012 (four-year degree, includes honours)
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Social Work (with distinction)

2002 to 2003
Stellenbosch Academy of Health and Skin Care
Isa Carstens Health and Skin Care Diploma
2001
Hoërskool Hans Strijdom
Grade 12 (Matric)