
Luyanda Ndlovu
Sales Representative
I am a recent graduate whose dedication to skills growth is reflected through my involvement in extracurricular activities in university and various volunteering experiences. My passion for environmental and social development has led me to pursue this field as a career and through my studies I have gained strong skills in critical thinking, writing, and research. I am eager to positively contribute to a team’s goals and gain new skills in any field. I am detail-oriented, reliable, adaptable and able to learn new skills quickly and effectively.
EDUCATION
2023|Postgraduate Diploma (Environmental Management) |Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Modules: Environmental analysis & planning, governance, law, economics, sustainable development
2020-2022|BA (Development and Environment) |Stellenbosch University, |Stellenbosch, South Africa
Majors: Geography and Environmental Studies; Public and Development Management
2019|National Senior Certificate Maris Stella School, Durban
LEADERSHIP, AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 |EcoMaties (university society) Gardening Subcommittee member
2019|Vice-Captain of Maris Stella School Netball 1st Team
2018|Certificate- Zuri Leadership Course
WORK EXPERIENCE
Childcare Assistant |Maris Stella School| December 2017 & December 2018
• Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
• Supported children’s development with learning-through- play, aiding social, educational and emotional growth.
• Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks such as games and crafts.
• Monitored interaction within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialization.
SKILLS
Ability to think logically and analytically: Developed during undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Communication: Advanced through work experience and volunteering.
Writing: Advanced through postgraduate studies. Adaptability: Advanced through volunteering and extracurricular activities.
Excellent Research: Developed during undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Interpersonal: Developed through volunteering, extracurricular activities and studies.
Efficiency under Pressure: Learned to work under high pressure and quickly meet demands through volunteering
Microsoft Office: Gained proficiency through undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
QGIS and GIS ArcMap Pro: Gained introductory level experience using both software during undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Team player: Developed through university society involvement and sporting activities
Cultivating food produce: Gained through work extracurricular activities.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Stellenbosch University Botanic Garden (2023).
Holiday Club at the BAT CENTRE (2018): Gained interpersonal skills through engaging with people from different social and international backgrounds.
Domino Foundation (2015-2017): Gained interpersonal skills. Amashova Durban Classic Race (2017-2018): I learned to quickly understand the organisation of a system and teamwork skills
KZN Blind and Deaf Society (2016-2018): Through money collection I learnt to promote a cause and communication skills
INTERESTS
• Reading
• Gardening
REFERENCES
Donnique Quappe: Student Head of EcoMaties Gardening Subcommittee (2023)
Email address: [email protected]