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Mbali Cele

@mbalicele

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Forward-thinking software engineer focused on user-centered front-end development.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek collaborative teams focused on user-centered web products where I can grow technically, contribute to front-end and full-stack projects, mentor others, and work within structured SDLC and agile processes.

I am a software engineer with a foundation in full-stack development and a strong focus on front-end technologies, combining technical skills like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and SQL with disciplined workflows (Git, Jira, Agile). I apply user-focused thinking, analytical problem solving, and clear communication developed from a social sciences background to build accessible, well-documented web solutions and collaborative products.

I have hands-on experience delivering responsive websites, library management systems, and contributions toward an interactive coding education app while following SDLC practices. Outside of tech, I have extensive volunteer leadership and administration experience managing large youth programs, fundraising, and compliance, demonstrating initiative, organization, and the ability to deliver measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

Current

TechGirlsHub

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)

Developed a responsive team website and collaborated on a web-based library management system, applying front-end technologies and SDLC practices to deliver user-focused features.

HTML CSS JavaScript PHP Bootstrap SQL Git Agile Jira

Current

Catechism Teacher

Current

St John's Catholic Church

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Teach weekly confirmation classes, design age-appropriate lessons, and mentor students in faith development while supporting retreats and service projects.

Curriculum Design Teaching Mentoring Lesson planning Youth Engagement Facilitation

Senior Youth Leader

St John's Catholic Church

Jun 2012 - Jul 2025 (13 years 1 month)

Led youth programs and mentored leaders, managing the parish's largest annual youth event for ~300 participants and delivering record fundraising and efficient program operations.

Leadership Event Management Fundraising Mentoring Communication

Photographer's Assistant

Eprints School Photography

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

Supported school photography operations across multiple locations, managing props, schedules, barcode matching of student data, and post-session file organization to improve efficiency.

Logistics Inventory Management Scheduling Customer Service File Organization Child Handling

Admin Assistant

BRICS Women's Business Alliance South Africa

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Coordinated meetings, produced weekly minutes, supported networking with SMMEs and drafted funding proposals to enable entrepreneurship workshops and project development.

Meeting Coordination Minute Taking Proposal Development Networking Stakeholder Engagement

Intern

Gauteng Department of Health

Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed office operations for Maternal & Women's Health, coordinating travel, procurement, and confidential documentation while supporting community engagement initiatives.

Office Administration Scheduling Procurement Document Management Confidentiality Event Coordination

Admin Assistant

YWBN Mutual Bank

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)

Supported administrative and marketing functions for a financial cooperative, organizing events and communications to promote membership and financial inclusion.

Administrative Support Marketing Communications