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Mziwakhe Wiseman Ngcobo

@mziwakhewisemanngcobo

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Organized research and administrative professional focused on data quality.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can apply my research coordination, data management, and administrative skills in a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values data quality, ethical practice, and professional growth.

I am a highly organized and motivated research and operations professional with a National Diploma in Office Management and Technology and hands-on experience in NGO research, administration, and data management.

I have coordinated study implementation, ethics submissions, stakeholder engagement, and logistics while ensuring data quality and compliance. I regularly transcribe, translate (isiZulu–English), code data in Atlas.ti, and manage participant recruitment and scheduling.

My accomplishments include presenting two posters at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science and contributing to peer-reviewed research publications. I hold GCP and CITI certifications and an HIV counsellor certificate.

I approach work with strong communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills, I am comfortable working independently or in teams, and I am committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research and Operations Officer

Current

Integration of TB in Education and Care for HIV/AIDS (ITEACH

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Coordinate research and NGO operations including data management, ethics submissions, stakeholder engagement, and logistics; ensured data quality and compliance while supporting study implementation and team meetings. Presented research posters at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.

Data Management Ethics & GCP Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Project Coordination Presentation Administrative Support

Educational Assistant

Department of Basic Education

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)

Supported teachers and learners with lesson assistance, invigilation, marking, attendance records and classroom supervision to promote a safe learning environment during a four-month placement.

Record keeping Learner Support Markings Communication

Administrative Assistant

Integration of TB in Education and Care for HIV/AIDS (ITEACH

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 (5 months)

Managed office administration, inventory, travel and accommodation bookings, and served as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to support a pilot HIV care intervention. Improved office logistics and visitor support during program delivery.

Office Administration Inventory Management Scheduling Reception Record keeping Customer Service

Research Assistant

Undisclosed Research Project (KwaZulu-Natal)

Mar 2019 - Dec 2019 (9 months)

Collected and verified clinic data, managed REDCap records and Excel transfers, conducted translations and participant coordination for a study on HIV treatment initiation and monitoring. Supported data archiving and quality checks across multiple government clinics.

Data Collection REDCap Excel Data Verification Translation (IsiZulu English)Fieldwork

Administration Clerk

Gomane Clinic

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 (2 months)

Performed clinic administrative duties including patient file management, Tier.Net data entry, appointment booking and transport arrangements; implemented HPRS registration and trained staff to sustain the process.

TIER Net Appointments Data Entry Training Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Durban University of Technology

National Diploma, Office Management and Technology

2016 - 2018

Activities and societies: Courses included Information Administration I-III, Business Administration I-III, Personnel Management I-II, Legal Practice I-II, Communications I-II, and Office Management and Technology Practice I.

Completed a National Diploma in Office Management and Technology with coursework in information administration, business administration, personnel management, legal practice, communications, and office management.

Matomela High School

Grade 12 (Matric), Secondary Education

2010 - 2014

Obtained Grade 12 (Matric) with subjects including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, IsiZulu Home Language, Life Orientation, English First Additional Language, Mathematics, and Tourism.