Bongeka Mtshengu

BONGEKA THANDEKILE MTSHENGU Facilitator | Counsellor | Programme Support PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Social Science graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science in Industrial Psychology and over 10 years’ experience in facilitation, counselling, youth development, data capturing, and programme support within NGO and educational environments. Experienced in managing sensitive discussions, mentoring, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and monitoring programme data. Fluent in isiXhosa, isiZulu, and English. CORE SKILLS Facilitation & Training | Counselling & Psychosocial Support | Youth & Community Development | Monitoring & Evaluation Support | Data Capturing & Reporting | Stakeholder Engagement | Report Writing | MS Excel | Communication | Time Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Girls Club Facilitator – Community Media Trust | Oct 2019 – Apr 2025 - Facilitated structured training sessions for mentors and youth participants - Managed and supported mentors delivering girls’ club programmes - Led inclusive discussions on sensitive psychosocial topics - Collected, monitored, and reported programme data - Referred participants to appropriate support services Data Capturer – Community Media Trust | Jun 2018 – Sep 2019 - Captured, verified, and maintained programme data - Compiled reports and maintained Excel spreadsheets Career Guidance Officer / Student Counsellor (Intern) – Ingwe TVET College | Sep 2012 – Feb 2017 - Provided one-on-one counselling and career guidance - Conducted placement assessments and analysed results - Delivered academic and wellness support workshops - Supported bursary applications and maintained student records EDUCATION Bachelor of Social Science (Industrial Psychology) – Walter Sisulu University: 2008 – 2011 National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) – Langa Senior Secondary School: 2004 - 2006 LANGUAGES IsiXhosa (Fluent) | IsiZulu (Fluent) | English (Fluent) REFERENCES • Ms. Thabisile Tshabalala- Girls club project Manager- Community media trust Contact No. 073 - • Ms. Babalwa Jaca- M&E Manager- Community media trust Contact No- • Ms. Thembakazi Vovo- Student support Officer- Ingwe TVET College Contact No-