ILIdah Lindiwe
@idahlindiwe
Software developer and educator blending practical software engineering with hands-on teaching experience.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented software developer and lecturer with experience in software engineering, web development, and student liaison duties. I combine classroom instruction and tutoring with practical development skills, having delivered facilitation and tutoring roles while pursuing advanced software engineering certificates.
My background spans teaching, administration, and software-development facilitation, with achievements in curriculum delivery, student support, and hands-on app development training. I prioritize teamwork, clear communication, and continuous professional development in cloud and DevOps practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Student Tutor and Liaison
Southern Labs Institute of Technology
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provide tutoring in C++ foundations and act as student liaison, supporting academic queries and improving student engagement since role start.
Software Development Facilitator
Greenview College
Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Facilitated software development courses and practical labs, mentoring students and coordinating assessments across cohorts over a 1+ year period.
Admin and Screening Officer
Thopodi Primary School Ecadre
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Managed daily statistics, administrative duties and screening tasks, maintaining records and handling school communications.
Administrator
Scaw Metals Group
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Performed administrative functions at site level including documentation, correspondence and office support over a one-year period.
Toll Collector
Workforce Staffing
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 (3 months)
Operated toll collection systems and handled transactions while ensuring customer service and cash reconciliation during a temporary assignment.
Financial Advisor
Liberty Life Insurance Company
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Advised clients on insurance products and financial planning, achieving sales and client service targets over an 18-month period.
Financial Advisor
Sanlam
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Provided financial advice and insurance solutions to clients, managing portfolios and meeting sales objectives during a one-year tenure.
Financial Advisor
Metropolitan
Apr 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 6 months)
Delivered financial advisory services and supported clients with insurance and investment products across a 19-month period.
Sales Representative
Atlas Finance
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013 (8 months)
Executed sales activities and client outreach to drive product uptake and meet targets during a nine-month sales role.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BTBritish Columbia Institute of Technology
Advanced Certificate, Computer Software Engineering
2023 - 2024
Advanced Certificate in Computer Software Engineering undertaken from September 2023 to 2024.
alx_africa
Advanced Certificate, Computer Software Engineering
2023 - 2024
Advanced certificate in Computer Software Engineering completed between February 2023 and August 2024.
HUHarvard University
Certificate, Computer Science
2023 - 2023
Certificate in Computer Science completed August 2023 to October 2023.
Nemisa
Certificate, Microsoft 365
2022 - 2022
Certificate program in Microsoft 365 completed in 2022.
MTN Business App Academy
NQF 5, App Development
2022 - 2022
NQF 5 App Development program completed in 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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