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Khwezi Mkonto

@khwezimkonto

Programme Lead at Mochwanaesi Foundation and 2026 Programme Director; represented 2,300+ learners as Headboy.

South Africa
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At Mochwanaesi Foundation, I was Programme Lead and served as 2026 Programme Director. In 2025, I chaired the Speakers and Content Team.

At Sir John Adamson High School, I was President, Headboy and Senior Councillor of the Senior Council and Representative Council of Learners, representing 2,300+ learners. I also captained the Moot Court team, which represented the school in local competitions and earned awards and top placements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Programme Lead

Mochwanaesi Foundation

Jul 2025 - Oct 2026 (1 year 3 months)

• 2026 Programme Director
• 2025 Chairperson of the Speakers and Content Team

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Influencer Captain

Alison

Nov 2024 - Oct 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Worked as Influencer Captain at Alison.

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Affiliate Partner

Alison

Nov 2024 - Oct 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Worked as Affiliate Partner at Alison.

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Ambassador

Taskool

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Worked as Ambassador at Taskool.

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Scholar

Taskool

May 2025 - Dec 2025 (7 months)

Taskool Study Abroad Scholarship recipient

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Matric Representative of the Student Council

Mochwanaesi Foundation

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

• Recipient of the Student Leadership Award (2025)

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Grade Academic Group Chair

Sir John Adamson High School

Oct 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 2 months)

Representing 200+ members

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Public Speaking Captain

Sir John Adamson High School

May 2025 - Oct 2025 (5 months)

• Awarded Full Colours in Public Speaking
• Representing 20+ Public Speakers

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President, Headboy & Snr. Cllr of the Senior Council and Representative Council

Sir John Adamson High School

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year)

Representing 2,300+ learners

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Member of the School Governing Body (SGB)

Sir John Adamson High School

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year)

•Collaborate with fellow SGB members to oversee school governance and decision-making
•Advocate for students’ interests and contribute to improving school policies and environment
•Support initiatives focused on enhancing academic performance and extracurricular activities
•Participate in meetings with teachers, parents, and the community to ensure inclusive and effective school management
•Develo

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Moot Court & Values in Education Captain

Sir John Adamson High School

Jul 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 2 months)

• Organize and lead moot court practices and help guide team members.
• Represent the school in local competitions, earning awards and top placements.
• Manage research and preparation for legal cases and arguments.
• Work with teachers and classmates to improve the team’s skills and experiences.
• Build leadership and public speaking skills as the team Captain.

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Drama Scriptwriter, Director and Captain

Sir John Adamson High School

Apr 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 5 months)

• Help the Drama team communicate better and work together.
• Organise practices and ensure smooth performances.
• Manage schedules and maintain organization.
• Connect the Drama department with other parts of the school.
• Handle paperwork and other office tasks.
• Assist with scriptwriting.
• Won Best Drama Person in 2023.
• Received Diamond Award at RACA Eisteddfod with 95%+.

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School Christian Association Leader & Executive -Secretary

Sir John Adamson High School

Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 8 months)

• Assisting in organizing and coordinating Christian association activities
• Supporting the association members in their spiritual growth and development
• Collaborating with other student leaders to plan events and initiatives
• Managing communication within the association and with external partners
• Representing the association in school meetings and events
• Contributing to the overall posit

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Certified Level 3 First Aid Practitioner | Member of the School Medical Support

Sir John Adamson High School

Feb 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 7 months)

• Part of a team of 30+ first aiders at Sir John Adamson High School.
• Providing first aid assistance during school events and emergencies.
• Offering strategic insights and guidance to enhance first aid procedures.
• Collaborating with fellow first aiders to review and improve safety protocols.

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Provincial Guest Speaker

Gauteng Department of Education

Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 (0 months)

Guest Speaker for the Grade 6 & 9 Provincial Social Sciences Olympiad

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Acting Secretary of the Representative Council of Learners

Sir John Adamson High School

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)

Worked as Acting Secretary of the Representative Council of Learners at Sir John Adamson High School.

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Team Captain: Led School to 3rd Place in National Heritage Council D14 Competiti

Department of Basic Education

Jul 2024 - Jul 2024 (0 months)

Worked as Team Captain: Led School to 3rd Place in National Heritage Council D14 Competition at Department of Basic Education.

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Team Captain: Led School to 1st Place in Inkosi Albert Luthuli D14 Competition

Department of Basic Education

Jul 2024 - Jul 2024 (0 months)

Worked as Team Captain: Led School to 1st Place in Inkosi Albert Luthuli D14 Competition at Department of Basic Education.

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Grade 10 Class Board Monitor

Sir John Adamson High School

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Worked as Grade 10 Class Board Monitor at Sir John Adamson High School.

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Grade 9 Class Board Monitor

Sir John Adamson High School

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)

Worked as Grade 9 Class Board Monitor at Sir John Adamson High School.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Rhodes University

Bachelor of Economics (BEcon), Business Sciences

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Sir John Adamson High School

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

Subjects: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Computer Applications Technology, English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, and Life Orientation

Honours & Awards:

• Recipient of the Principal Award, Edgar Salmon Award and Les William Award
• White Honours Blazer, Academic Honours Blazer and Senior Council Honours Blazer
• School Colours: Academics, Culture, Senior Coun

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Alison

Diploma in Neuropsychology & Neuro-Instrumentation

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Alison

Diploma in Business Administration

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SDB Health, Safety & Environmental Practitioners

First Aider, level 3

Jul 2024 · Expires Jul 2027

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SDB Health, Safety & Environmental Practitioners

First Aider, level 2

Mar 2023

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SDB Health, Safety & Environmental Practitioners

First Aider, level 1

Oct 2022 · Expired Oct 2025

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National School of Government

Administrative Justice and the African Charter on Public Service Values

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