1. Nomaswazi Portia Dlamini
10 Aberfeldy Road
Scottsville
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Cell: 0794757218
0724188865 (alternative)
www.nomaswazi.dlamini@yahoo.com
researchintern2@mzala.org.za
Profile
 A Bachelor of Social Science (International Relations) Honours, Human
Resources Management Degree & Political Science graduate, who is keen to
find any type of work that will help me grow and excel in my fields of study,
also to gain experience and make a difference in society,
 Reliable, trustworthy, numerate and meticulous.
 Able to work well on my own, under pressure as well as in a team.
 Can deal with administrative duties, especially since I am computer literate (Ms
Word, Ms Excel & Power Point & MS Outlook) I am familiar with filing
documents, scanning, emailing, photocopying etc.
 Already, I have worked for a few restaurants, NGO’s, under Human Resource
Management and gained good communication skills, promotional and
advertising skills and serving or dealing with people and complaints as well as
listening attentively to customers and clients.
 I have also have been working as a Tutor / Teacher Assistant and a mentor for
the past three years at UKZN-PMB Campus and DUT-Riverside Campus,
hence I have gained and developed good communication and interpersonal
skills. I am also able to express myself very well and I’m more tolerant and
patient. I am reliable and punctual with regards to work and studies. I am also
multi-lingual (IsiZulu, English and IsiXhosa-verbal & written). I have
experience in teaching and tutoring. Also, I am a fast learner and I’m also eager
to learn new things, so I am willing to undergo training whenever necessary.
 I have acquired good analytical skills and I am able to resolve conflict and
come up with solutions when faced with a challenge, also I am able to
negotiate.
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Identity Number: 880603 0726089
Nationality: South African
Racial Group: African
Languages: IsiZulu, English, IsiXhosa, (partially)
Licence: Learner’s Licence (Code 10)

2. Education
Tertiary Education
Currently Submitted: Bachelor of Social Science (Masters) in Political Science
University of KwaZulu- Natal (2016)
Courses passed: International Political Economy (IPE) 73%
Courses Passed: Political Philosophy in Context 63%
Courses Passed: Political Change in Africa: Decolonization & Post-colonialism 73%
Currently Submitted: Masters Dissertation: Topic: Intra-political infighting vs service
delivery, assessing the impact of intra-political infighting on service delivery in
Msunduzi Local Municipality, KZN.
Completed: Bachelor of Soc. Sci. Honours Degree in International Relations
University of KwaZulu-Natal (2011)
Courses Passed:
International Political Economy (POLS 721) 71%
Advanced Studies in International Relations (POLS 724) 67%
Foundations of Political Enquiry (POLS 716) 67%
Ethics of Conflict, Diplomacy & Peace (POLS 714) 61%
Dissertation / Research Project on Trade Power Dynamics between North-South
Countries, in particular, Ethiopian Coffee Farmers & Starbucks (US-MNC)
68%
Bachelor of Social Science Degree
University of KwaZulu-Natal 2010
Courses Passed:
 Academic Literacy
 Africa In The World (with merit)
 Basic Numeracy (with merit)
 Computer Literacy
 English Language Development
 Introduction to Political Science (POLS 101)
 Introduction to law (LAWS1IL)
 Introduction to Global Politics (POLS 102)

3.  Management (MGNT 120)
 Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 102)
 Life, Sexuality & Death (ETHICS 102)
 Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRMG2HR)
 Introduction to Marketing (MARK2MK)
 Politics and Law in South Africa (POLS 204)
 Contemporary African Politics & Development (POLS 206)
 Ethics of Power (ETHICS201)
 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTR2EN)
 Introduction to Operations Management (SCMA2OP)
 Issues in International Affairs, (POLS 201)
 Heritage & Culture (IsiZulu 203)
 Modern Political Thought (POLS 301)
 Political Change in Developing Regions, (POLS 303)
 Individual Employment Relations & Law (HRMG3IE)
 Employment Resourcing (HRMG3ER)
 Comparative Government & Politics (POLS 304)
 Policy Issues & Community Service in SA (POLS 310)
 Individual & Organisational Development Resourcing (HRMG3OD)
 Collective Employment Relations & Law (HRMG3CE)
Secondary Education
Old Mill High School :2006
Metric Exemption
Subjects Passed:
 IsiZulu (HG) Economics (HG)
 English (HG)
 Accounting (HG) Business Economics (SG)
 Comp. Typing (SG)
Achievements
 Certificate of Participation in National Science Olympiad – 2002
 Certificate for Personal Money Management Course - 2002
 Awards and Certificates for LLC2 (English) – 2003 & 2004
 Certificate of Participation in Essay Writing about TB Awareness – 2004
 Award and Certificate for being the best learner in Comp. Typing – 2006
 Certificate of Merit for Africa In The World – 2007
 Certificate of Completion in Alternative to Violence Project
 Certificate of completion of UKZN-P Leadership Course (2009)
 Certificate of Outstanding performance as a Peer Educator (2009)

4.  Certificate of Appreciation for being a Project Manager in the Faculty
Committee Council of Humanities at UKZN-PMB
 Certificate of Appreciation for being a Mentor in 2014-2015
 Completion of Leadership Training for Academic Monitoring & Support
Programme for 2015
Leadership Roles
 Class Representative Learner & student at Old Mill High & UKZN-P –
2003,2005 & 2007
 Chair-Person of the English Academy and Debating Team in Denison Residence
at UKZN-P – 2006
 Academic mentor for UKZN-P first year students of 2008/2009/2010
 Mentor for International/Exchange students at UKZN-P 2009/2010
 A peer educator at UKZN-P 2009/2010
 English Tutor for Tutoring Project in 2009/2010 (Grade 12)
 Class representative for 2nd
year Heritage & Culture class of 2010 at UKZN-P
 Communication Officer in Denison Residence for Web Team Crew- 2008
 Treasurer of Humanities Faculty Committee Council at UKZN-P – 2008
 Project Manager for the Faculty of Humanities Council at UKZN-P-2009
 A class Representative for International Relations Honours, at UKZN-P 2011
 A Block Representative in Denison Residence, at UKZN-P (2011)
Extra mural activities
Sport:
 Received a Gold Medal for Net ball for Denison Res Tournament – 2007
 Tennis – social
Clubs and Societies:
 Member of Poetry And Urban Activism Society (P.A.U.A.S)
 Member of Imbali Psycho-social Youth Resource Centre
Community & University Involvement:
Volunteer for Imbali Psycho-social Youth Resource Centre
Volunteered for UKZN-P OP for 2008 as an academic mentor
Volunteered for UKZN-P OPEN DAY for 2007, 2008 & 2009 as a Guide
Volunteered for UKZN-P 2007&2008 Career Exhibition as a Guide
Volunteered and donated food & clothes for an Out-reach Programme for Imbali
Psycho-social Youth Resource Centre in 2008
Volunteered for an Institutional Audit Awareness drive for the HEQC, Higher
Education Quality Committee, @ UKZN-P in 2009
Volunteered to do research for the Institutional Audit, based on how the university is
operating according to students, for UKZN-P in 2009

5. Volunteer for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Feb. 2010
Volunteer Tutor and English Teacher to the cleaning staff of UKZN-PMB, 2010
Volunteered as a Fire Marshall at UKZN-P Denison Residence (2011
Work experience
Currently: Research Intern at Mzala Nxumalo Research Centre
Contact person: Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu [Former CEO]
Email: kizulu@yahoo.com
Cell No. 072 351 1947
Phone: 033 264 0261
Contact Person: Dr Noel Solani [Supervisor]
Email: researcher1@mzalacentre.org.za / noelsolani@yahoo.co.uk
Cell No. 082 520 3170
Tel No. 033 264 0250
Duties
Attending and participating in all of the Mzala Centre’s public events and Reading &
Writing Circles;
Conducting field research as well as desktop research;
Writing and presenting one paper at a public seminar or conference;
Chairing meetings on certain research projects and writing feedback reports on certain
research projects;
Interviewing sources [on audio recording, then transcribe on Word document];
Admin duties [photocopying, Emailing & scanning documents and answering
telephone, setting up appointments for research, taking & typing minutes, etc];
Collecting and analysing data and writing reports on findings;
Carrying out any other related duties as may be delegated by the Senior Researchers.
Previously: Tutor at the Writing Place – Durban University of Technology-PMB
Contact Person: Mrs Nonhlanhla Zuma-Khumalo
Email: nonhlanhlaz2@dut.ac.za
Cell no: 060 350 3586 / 061 408 2827
Duties
Assisting students with preparing / planning, structuring, developing and writing
academic assignments, essays etc.
Checking if their work is properly referenced, structured, etc.
Consulting with students 20 hours weekly
Completing and Recording of relevant forms

6. Position: Teacher assistant & Tutor [DUT-Riverside, PMB]
(February-May 2016)
Department of General Education
Cornerstone 101 & Sustainable Environment 101
Contact Person: Mrs. Nareen Gonsalves (Seniour Lecturer)
Email: nareenmo@dut.ac.za
Contact No. 031 373 5556 / 084 508 4424
Duties
Having weekly tutorials or meetings with 1st
year students
Explaining and discuss issues and concepts related to the module
Conducting and overseeing group discussions
Taking a register
Doing module assessments
Having consultations
Having weekly meetings as staff (administrative duties takes place)
Marking assignments and moderating
Position: Tutor for Education Development 110 (EDD110-Feb-May2016)
University of KwaZulu-Natal, PMB Campus
Room 4b, Education building
Golf Road, Scottsville, 3201
Contact Person: Mr Stephen Phiri (Lecturer)
Email: Phiris@ukzn.ac.za
Contact No. 033 260 5441 / 079 186 1254
Duties
Having weekly tutorials with 1st
year students
Discussing assignments, theories and concepts related to the study
Having consultations
Marking assignments and exams and tests
Position: Orientation Programme Mentor & Academic Mentor (Feb-May 2016)
Contact Person: Miss Nomazamo Nxumalo (AMSP Coordinator)
Academic Monitoring & Support Programme
UKZN-PMB
Email: Amsp@ukzn.ac.za
Tel. No. 033 260 5233 / 076 757 1866
Duties
Meeting students regularly to discuss any academic challenges
Orientating all first year students
Having group meetings and individual meetings to check academic progress
Helping students to register on line
Assisting students with their assignments
Attending weekly workshops

7. Keeping a register
Previously: Tutor at School of Social Science, UKZN-PMB
(March-May 2015)
Introduction to Political Science (POLS101)
Issues in International Affairs (POLS201)
(Aug-Oct. 2015)
POLS 206 & POLS 303
Contact Person: Dr. Khondlo Mtshali
College of Humanities
School of Politics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Tel. No. 033 260 5892
Email: Mtshalik@ukzn.ac.za
Duties
Tutoring and mentoring
To teach and explain terms, theories on weekly basis in tutorial meeting
To discuss concepts, assignments and tests prior to their submission dates
To invigilate tests and mid-term exams
To mark and record marks for tests, assignments and mid-term exams
To attend and host tutor meetings on weekly basis
To consult with students if necessary via set dates via email appointments
To mark final exam
Assistant Administrator Nov. – Dec. 2014
Contact Person: Mrs Nancy Mudau
University of KwaZulu-
Natal
School of Social Sciences
New Arts Building
Room 323
Tel. No: 033 260 6286/5745
Email: Mudauna@ukzn.ac.za
Responsibilities:
Photocopying & scanning documents
Typing spreadsheets on Ms Excel
Emailing & registering internal mail
Answering phone & taking messages
Taking minutes & typing them
Dropping documents to relevant sectors
General Admin duties

8. Previously: Tutor at the Writing Place – Durban University of Technology-PMB
Contact Person: Ms Nonhlanhla Zuma
Email: nonhlanhlaz2@dut.ac.za
Cell no: 0603503586 / 0614082827
Responsibilities
Assisting students with preparing / planning, structuring, developing and writing
academic assignments, essays etc.
Checking if their work is properly referenced, structured, etc.
Consulting with students 20 hours weekly
Completing and Recording of relevant forms
Previously: Academic Mentor - UKZN March- October 2014 - 2015
Mentoring & Academic Monitoring and Support (AMSP)
Contact Person: Miss Mbali Gwacela (AMSP- Co-ordinator)
Cell: 072 396 3993
Email: Gwacela@ukzn.ac.za
Responsibilities:
To meet with students on one-on-one to help them adjust to university life.
To monitor the students’ academic performance and assist them if necessary.
To mentor and be a good role-model to the students.
To write weekly and monthly reports on the progress of students.
Tutoring students- Political Science & HRM (1st
level to 3rd
level)
Previously: Tutor for International Relations (Politics 102)
July 2014 – November 2014
Contact Person: Dr. Khondlo Mtshali
College of Humanities
School of Politics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Tel. No. 033 260 5892
Email: Mtshalik@ukzn.ac.za
Responsibilities
Tutoring and mentoring
To teach and explain terms, theories on weekly basis in tutorial meeting
To discuss concepts, assignments and tests prior their submission dates
To invigilate tests and mid-term exams
To mark and record marks for tests, assignments and exams
To attend and host tutor meetings on weekly basis
Previously: Research Assistant (July - September 2014)
Contact Person: Prof. R. Sooryamoorthy

9. Email: sooryamoorthyr@ukzn.ac.za
Phone No: 031 260 2120
Cell No: 072 552 5139
Responsibilities:
To book appointments with academics/scholars to be interviewed around PMB campus
and Cedara;
To go to the field and collect data through;
The use of questionnaire interviews
To submit the completed original hard-copies of the questionnaire interview to Prof via
his assistant.
Electoral Officer (UKZN- SRC Elections) Oct. 2013 &
Deputy Presiding Officer in October 2014
Contact Person: Mr Knox Telane
Cell: 082 401 4717
Work No: 033 260 5864
Email: Telane@ukzn.ac.za
Responsibilities:
To arrive very early to set up the venue for the elections.
To ensure that everything was in place and we were ready to work.
To ensure efficiency and transparency during and after the elections.
To have professionalism in dealing with students with queries etc.
To past notification posters all over campus
To print and make copies
To do overall administration duties regarding elections
To attend meetings, workshops and trainings
To work overtime, counting votes throughout the night and day.
To record final votes counted
Previously: Human Resource Dev., Intern at the Department of Education
(2012 April – 2014 February)
District Office, 166 Jabu Ndlovu Street, PMB 3200
Contact Person: Acting CES- HRD Mr Charles Ngcobo
Cell: 072 582 1636
Work No: 033 846 5402
E-mail: Charles.ngcobo@kzndoe.gov.za
Contact Person: CES: Governance & Management Mr S. Mabinza
Cell No: 084 811 0597
Work No: 033 341 6461
Responsibilities:
Employment Resourcing,
Recruitment & Selection,
Secretariat Duties; Writing Minutes & Data Capturing,
Auditing leave files & Capturing leave on PERSAL;

10. Capturing PILIR on Micro Soft Excel;
Dealing with clientele (Teachers and non-teaching staff) on daily basis
Answering the phone and responding to HR related issues and taking messages.
(1.) Sinomlando Oral History (Non-Governmental Organization) 2011-2012
Position: Research Field Worker
Contact Dep. Director: Dr R. Ntsimane
Cell: 072 154 0565
Tel: 033 260 5985
Email: ntsimaner@kzndac.gov.za
Responsibilities:
Make appointments to conduct interviews with informants or sources.
Formulate questions to be asked on the interview based on HIV/AIDS in our time.
Meet with sources and conduct recorded audio interviews in IsiZulu or English
depending on the interviewees’ preference.
Transcribe and translate to English if recorded in isiZulu.
Type a formal report and submit it with the audio recording to the deputy and director
of Sinomlando.
UKZN-PMB Campus
Exams Office & international office 2009/2010
Contact Person: Sandra Naidoo
(W) 033-260-5810
(C) 0836102833
Position: Mentor
Responsibilities:
Mentoring students (showing them around campus);
Being a good role-model;
Helping with their registration; and
Doing some volunteer work for the office as whole, (paper work & filing).
UKZN-PMB Campus
Acting Deputy Dean of Students & Services Office
Mrs Khanyi Nyembezi
Tel: 033 260 5233/5414
Email: Nyembezi@ukzn.ac.za
Responsibilities:
My duties were to compile the South African Association for Senior Students Affairs
Professionals (SAASSAP) data base for 2010.
I was required to do research and find out contact details of all the Heads of all the
universities in South Africa under students’ services affairs for Mrs Nyembezi’s Diary.

11. Position: Research Assistant for a History Professor
Contact person: Prof. Marc Epprecht,
Queens University: Kingston, Canada.
E-mail- epprecht@queensu.ca
Responsibilities:
Helping him find articles related to his research; and
Interpret / translate them if written in isiZulu.
Position: Volunteer at the Child Welfare, Pietermaritzburg (Aug-Oct 2010)
Contact Person: Mr Anil Kumar (Finance Manager)
Contact NO: (Cell No.) 0834402933
(Office No.) 033 3428985
Responsibilities:
Being a switch board, answering calls, taking messages, signing people in and out;
Typing documents and filing; and Being a receptionist;
Cleaning the Director’s office;
Looking after the children at the Centre and the Homes provided for them;
Playing and teaching the young children at crèche and feeding the small babies as well
as changing their nappies.
Umsunduzi Independent Electoral Commission Pietermaritzburg
Currently: Presiding Officer at All Saints Church (IEC-Station for reg. & voting)
Position: IEC Official and Deputy Presiding Officer in the Registration and
Local Municipal Elections, during February, March & May 2011.
Contact person: Mr Themba Dlamini (Electoral Project Coordinator-PMB)
Cell No: 082 3041 856
Office No: 033 3450 860
Contact person: Mr Vumani Zondi
Cell No: 0729757850
Responsibilities:
To arrive on time and set up the venue accordingly.
To register and capture information of the voters accurately;

12. To work together with the Presiding Officer, overseeing the smooth running of the
registration and elections;
To lead with integrity and efficiency;
To accurately count the votes and record them after the elections had finished.
Hobbies and interests
 Listening to music, talk shows, watching news & any other interesting
programmes.
 Participating in constructive debates, e.g. about politics, news, or television
programmes.
 Reading books, novels, newspapers and magazines & the bible.
 Travelling, going out to movies and socialising.
 Cooking and doing house chores.
 Playing sports such as tennis, volley ball and jagging
References
1. Contact person: Dr Bheki Mngomezulu [Former CEO]
Email: kizulu@yahoo.com
Cell No. 072 351 1947
Phone: 033 264 0261
2. Contact Person: Dr Noel Solani [Supervisor]
Email: researcher1@mzalacentre.org.za / noelsolani@yahoo.com
Cell No. 082 520 3170
Tel No. 033 264 0250
3. Dr. Khondlo Mtshali
College of Humanities
School of Politics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Tel. 033 260 5892
Email: Mtshalik@ukzn.ac.za
4. Mr Charles Ngcobo (Former- HRD& ER Chief Education Specialist)
Department of Education (Umgungundlovu District)
Tel: (w) 033 846 5402
: (C) 072 582 1636
E-mail: charles.ngcobo@kzndoe.gov.za

13. 5. Miss Nomzamo Nxumalo (Co-ordinator for AMSP-UKZN)
Academic Monitoring & Support Programme – UKZN- PMB
Tel: (C) 076 757 1866
Email: Amsp@ukzn.ac.za