Nokukhanya Shabalala

I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, able to multi-task, responsible and hard working person. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. I am able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive towards. I am not comfortable with settling, and I am always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. In my previous role, I got awards and certificate of excellence as an appreciation.” I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of the organization. 

1. Research assistant (The Aurum Institute)

Duties and responsibilities 

- Compiling a study of TB adherence. 

- Participant recruitment and enrollment: Recruit potential participants for the study.

- Ensure that potential participants are provided with all the study details as described in the Participant Information Sheet. 

- Administer written informed consent form.

- Conducting enrollment activities. Research related activities: being responsible for the proper documentation of all study activities. 

- Collect adherence data from electronic data monitoring devices.

- Ensure all records on participants are completed and accurately filed with strict adherence to documentation handling procedures.

- Maintain accurate study logs related to enrollment and other study activities. 

- Report on daily/weekly activities to the Study Coordinator and meet stipulated enrollment and follow-up targets.

- Following-up on participants to ensure study completion by calling them and doing home visits. 

- Prepare participant files and documents.

- Safe storage of complete study documents.

- Conducting qualitative interviews to the participants that were participating in the study and recording the interviews.

- Transcribing and translating the audio recordings of the participants.

- Capturing participants data on Red cap system. 

2. Human Resources Assistant (Bhekuzulu Self Support project)

Duties and responsibilities 

- Assisting with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties. 

-Providing clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives. 

- Compiling and updating employee records (hard and soft copies). 

- Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys) and take minutes. 

- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts. 

- Printing and photocopying.

-Attending community meetings with different Departments to deal with community issues.

Amahlubi Secondary School (2009-2013)

Grade 12 

University of Zululand (2016-2018)

BA in Industrial Sociology 

University of Zululand (2019)

Honours in Sociology