1. Curriculum Vitae for Ernest Mutandani Mashava
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Names : Ernest Mutandani
Surname : Mashava
Date of Birth : 1961-09-12
Identity Number : 6109125328180
Permanent Residence Ref : PTA 1342-5/2011
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Health : Excellent
Driver’s licence : Code 8
Criminal record : None
Home Language : English and Shona (excellent- spoken and written)
Other languages : Ndebele and Setswana (fair- spoken)
Mobile : +27786746626
Work : +27123790974
Email : tendaIshe.bedzi@gmail.com
PHYSICAL and POSTAL ADDRESS:
2374 Villa Lantana
Stand 6874 Populneus St
Amandasig ext 36
Akasia 0182
Pretoria
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS
Institution : Highfiled High School
Highest level achieved : Cambridge Advanced Level
Subjects passed : Geography, Biology and General Paper
Year completed : 1980
Institution : Highfield High School
Level achieved : Cambridge Ordinary Level
Subjects passed : English Home Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, General
Science, Geography, Bible Knowledge, History and Woodwork.
Year completed : 1978
TertiaryQualifications
Institution : Africa Leadership and Management Academy
(University of Zimbabwe affiliate)
Qualification : Master of Arts
Major subjects : Leadership and Management (First class)
Year obtained : 2006
Institution : University of Zimbabwe
Qualification : Bachelor of Education Degree
Major subjects : Geography and Sociology of Education
Year obtained : 1989
Institution : University of Zimbabwe
Qualification : Certificate of Education
Major subjects : Geography and English Language
Year obtained : 1983

2. STRENGTHS AND SKILLS
 Outstanding leadership and management skills.
 A professional teacher and able to coach others.
 Intelligent and varied subject matter backed up with smart computer skills
 Experienced marker for Cambridge, IEB and NSC examinations.
 Well able to conduct qualitative and quantitative research for quality assurance.
 Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to work with no supervision and maintain a positive attitude.
 Astute at strategic planning and a systems approach to achieve objectives.
 Exceptional time management skills.
 Incisive safety procedures in a School environment
COMPTERSKILLS
Ability to use Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook, Ms Power Point and the internet competently.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
Award - winner for best results at work in 2011, 2012 and 2014 with certificates to prove it.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Institution : Daspoort Secondary - Pretoria
Period : January 2009 - current
Occupation : Acting HOD of Mathematics, Sciences and Technology Department (March 2016).
: Educator, Mathematics head of subject 2013
Teaching Subjects :Mathematical Literacy Grade 10-12 (2009 – current)
: Geography Grade 10-12 (2011 – 2015)
: Mathematics Grade 9-11 (2009 – 2012)
: English Home Language Grade 9 (2010)
: Technology Grade 8 (2009).
Responsibilities : Develop policy for Mathematics, Sciences and Technology Department
: Coordinate evaluation and assessment of Mathematics, Maths Literacy, Life
Sciences, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology
: Control the work of Educators and Learners in the Department
: Time tabling
: Compile mark schedules electronically and merge learner reports.
: School safety, athletics umpire, volleyball coach and lead School Assembly.
Institution : Himalaya Secondary, Laudium - Pretoria West
Period : February 2008 - December 2008
Occupation : Educator
Teaching Subjects : Mathematics Grade 9-11.
Institution : Gateway High School - Harare, Zimbabwe.
Period : January 1992 - December 2007
Occupation : Educator, HOD Geography, Senior Manager – Divisions Head
Teaching Subjects : O-Level and A-Level Geography, O-Level Religious Education.
Responsibilities : School development programmes in formulating policy
: Verbal and written communication at board, SMT, staff and parents’ meetings.
: Lead a team of Assistant Divisional Heads in charge of Grade Tutors
: Report learner progress, compiling mark schedules, storing electronic data
: Merging and editing learner reports.
: Conduct school based qualitative and quantitative research.
: Strategic planning, setting and implementing policy on discipline.
: Workshop teaching staff, Sports House Master and in charge of Chess Club.
: Manage Student Leadership programme and compile their reference manual.
: Supervise environmental awareness Life Sciences and Geography excursions

3. WORK EXPERIENCE (cont.)
Institution : Rakodzi Secondary – Marondera, Zimbabwe
Period : January 1984 - December 1991
Occupation : Educator, HOD Geography
Teaching Subjects : Geography, Mathematics, English Language and Literature in English.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NSC Maths Literacy Paper 2 Examination marker 2015
SGB Secretary and Executive Member for Hillview High (2012 – 2014)
Safety procedures training workshop (OMGR-Dupont) 2010 – 2015
Schools Safety Programme (Hlayiseka – 2011)
Anti-bias and change management workshop for Foreign Educators 2009
Assertive Discipline workshop 2009
NAPTOSA Union member 2009 to date
Technology workshop by Class-Smart 2009
Racial Integration in schools workshop 2008
2006 - A visiting principal associates’ trainer for LASOF and revitalised the mentoring programme for
emerging leaders among university students.
2004 - 2005 voluntary management, training, consultant for Delta Group of companies.
Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) trainer for Destiny for Africa Networks project and assisted 20 business
persons to start SME projects within a year.
1987-1997 Trained and led team of 8 Cambridge University Part-time Examiners for O-level Geography.
INTERESTS
Leadership development and Life-Coaching; public speaking; gardening; cycling; playing the guitar and
reading.
A committed Christian (Ushers and Hostesses team leader at Light of the Nations Church International)
Solving problems
Chess player
Wild life viewing
Voluntary projects to benefit the less privileged
REFEREES:
Mr. J.V. Tlhoaele
Principal Daspoort Secondary
+2782 849 6366
vincent@dsps.co.za
Mr. E.M. Ramoroka
Position: Senior Educational Specialist
+2772 350 9290
molf.ramoroka@gmail.com
Mr. P.E. Sehole
Position: Deputy Principal
+2773 432 6689
pilaneseh@gmail.com
Mrs.Sandra de Wett
Position: IDSO
+2782 690 9030
sandra.dewett@gmail.com