Looking for a job What type of job are you looking for? I am living in the UK, paving my way to come back home in South Africa. I hold a Bsc (Honours) in Social Care, Social Policy Degree and a Diploma in HIV/AIDS. Recently working as a senior supporter in the project of assylum seekers and people affected by HIV virus in Birmingham community South and Eastern Boroughs. I would like to work as a project manager/assistant in any province in South Africa but I would prefer North West Province as I will be nearer to my place if possible please, Will need time to relocate. What nationality are you? South African What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English- Excellent Tswana-Excellent Zulu- Exellent Xhoza- Very good Sotho- Excellent Southern Sotho- Excellent Afrikaans- Fair Ndebele language-Good What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Would like to work in South Africa, in social care/policy/ and HIV/AIDS Projects because I would like to take part in helping and fighting to stop the spread of the disease What countries have you worked in? South Africa United Kingdom What countries do you have a visa to work in? South Africa United Kingdom What field do you currently work in? Senior Support officer, Birmingham South and East Community, UK What fields have you worked in before? Auxillary Nurse Benoni South, Africa Learning and Disability nurse, UK Terence Higgings HIV/AIDS Voluntary, Birmingham Assylum Seekers Centre Voluntary, Coventry What qualifications do you hold? Senior Certificate/ Standard Ten (Grade 12) Auxillary Nurse South, Africa Diploma in HIV/AIDS and Management Bsc (Honours) in Social Care, Social Policy Degree Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? They both valuable, however with Formal education you may have intensive understanding of what you dealing with and also have learned the techniques of how to deal with situations when they occure in the work place. More over with skills you can be very good practically but you may need more tuition to handle situations. Describe the benefits of working with others 1, You gain confidence of being a member of a team 2, Ability to distribute the work load 3, Reinforcing individual capability 4, Creating diversity of ideas and come with good desicions 5, Job always well done, proud to be a team member 6, Less stress healthy company 6, Describe the benefits of working alone 1, It makes you more independent 2, Selve reliance 3, Solve problems on your own, open your mind, and come with good decisions 4, Good time management and planning as you do not rely on somebody only yourself, so your work will be well planned and scheduled. What was your worst working experience? 1, Working with untrained staff members and people coming from the same families or place, 2, Working in the disorganised management company What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? 1, Lessoning skills 2, Time management 3, Accoutability 4, Delivering What unique skills do you have? Excellent client care and a good sense of humour What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Working in Social Services helping vulnerable people What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Known as being a very good leader in my job and serving the clients and colleques as promised What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Unhappy clients, unhappy workers, staff given more work, less payments Please replace this with a question of your own How long shall I wait for the response? How can potential employers contact you? They can use this number to contact me 00447702326025 or madichaba@talktalk.net |