Shelton Masimila

Cape Town, Newfields, 7780 03/05/1999 South African, Coloured Male - SHELTON MASIMILA - Learners License, Code 8 SKILLS Soft Skills Adaptability Attention to Detail Coordination Critical Thinking Customer Service Excellent Work Ethic Interpersonal Skills Multitasking Abilities Presentations Quality Control Research Methods Teamwork Time Management Verbal and Written Communication Hard Skills Administrative Support Contracts Data Analysis Database Management Data Collection and Organization Data Entry Teaching and Demonstration Technical Skills ArcGIS (geographic information system software) Canva (online graphic design platform) Google Earth Engine (cloudbased geospatial analysis platform) HOBOware software (Raingauge Calibration Software) Ms Office Microsoft Power BI ( interactive data visualization software) WORK EXPERIENCE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 12-2022 to 06-2023, 08-2021 to 02-2022 Faculty Office of Natural Sciences, UWC • Generate Google Forms, log sheets, agendas, minutes, reports, and meeting packs for both the Science Research Committee and Science Faculty Probations Committee. • Support efficient meetings by organizing Zoom meetings and materials, document discussions, and distributing meeting packs. • Upload UWC author publications onto Converis. • Develop and update spreadsheets and databases to track applications, reports, and contracts. • Assist with undergraduate selections, registrations, timetable clashes, module amendments, and SLAs (Service Level Agreements). • Organize and manage precise filing systems. • Manage contracts for the Faculty of Natural Science across various departments, employing both manual and automated methods. • Facilitate communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off. PYEI INTERNSHIP, 06-2022 to 11-2022 Department of Earth Sciences, UWC Learn how to set up multiple clones of fully functional workstations for teaching and research. Analyze ground and surface water samples using the Spectrophotometer for dissolved silica. Investigate the response of wetland water levels to rainfall using groundwater level data. Learn how to utilize and prepare samples for the LGR DLT-100 liquid water isotope analyzer and Spectrophotometer. Determine components of the facility that need repair/maintenance. Teach, provide practical demonstrations, and mark EWP221 (Introduction to Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology). Sample ground and surface water at a catchment scale at the Nuwejaars Catchment. Calibrate rain gauge using HOBOware software. Examine soil samples to determine the texture, moisture, and organic content. INTERESTS & HOBBIES Content Creation for Personal Development and Financial Literacy Documentaries on Nature and Animals Gardening Generative AI Outdoor Activities - Hiking and Swimming Reading Books on Personal Development and Financial Literacy REFEREES Ms Faheemah Pathan Faculty Officer of Research, UWC Faculty Office of Natural Science--Ms Cornelia Carolus Faculty Officer of HR, UWC--Mr Evan Swaatbooi PYEI Supervisor Department of Earth Sciences, UWC-- STUDENT ASSISTANT, 06-2018 to 03-2020 Faculty Office of Natural Sciences, UWC Assist with the Student Affairs Committee by collecting and compiling documents from the general undergraduate email and emailing the outcomes to the students. Screen and transfer incoming calls, and transmit information, and documents to internal personnel as a point of contact for the office. Develop and update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on student academic history and performance. Execute a record-filling system to improve document organization and management. Collect, organize, and redistribute packages from courier services for prompt department delivery. Assist with undergraduate registrations, application queries, registration inquiries, timetable clashes, module amendments, and SLAs (Service Level Agreements). MARK CHECKER, 12-2019 to 12-2019 Western Cape Department of Education Examine the accuracy of the totals for the final matric exam papers in the disciplines of English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Engineering Graphics, and Design. Complete all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them promptly. Quickly learn new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity. Utilize coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF A SCIENCE: (HONOURS) ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER SCIENCE University of the Western Cape (UWC), 02-2020 to 12-2020, 02-2023 to current COURSERA PROJECT NETWORK GETTING STARTED WITH POWER BI DESKTOP Coursera (Online), 03-2023 to 03-2023 GOOGLE DATA ANALYTICS COURSE 1: “FOUNDATIONS: DATA, DATA, EVERYWHERE” Coursera (Online), 11-2022 to 11-2022 BACHELOR OF A SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER SCIENCE University of the Western Cape (UWC), 02-2017 to 12-2019 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Alexander Sinton Secondary High, 01-2016 to 12-2016 Awarded Top Achiever in Geography, 11-2016 Awarded Consistent Work in Life Science 11-2016 Distinctions: Geography,Life Science, Afrikaans, 01-2017