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Shantanise Phepheng

@shantanisephepheng

Heritage Studies graduate and field-ready heritage consultant, blending archival research with archaeology, safety-aware administration, and data-driven reporting.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to contribute to heritage preservation through fieldwork and archival research—supporting heritage assessments, research, and development with careful record-keeping and clear reporting in a safety-conscious, collaborative team.

I’m a Heritage Studies graduate with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience across archaeology, cultural resource management, and research support. I combine archival work with field research to help turn historical evidence into clear, actionable heritage insights.

In archaeology and heritage practice, I’ve supported earlier and middle stone age work as a Field Assistant, contributing to drone mapping, sediment coring, site surveys, and experimental knapping. I also strengthen heritage processes through heritage permit applications and planning motivation reports, ensuring documentation is prepared accurately for real-world development contexts.

As a Social Sciences Research Assistant, I conduct interviews, administer surveys, and manage digital archiving and records preservation. At HSRC and in library & archives work, I focused on reliable record-keeping, information retrieval, and operational support that keeps research moving—supported by thematic coding, transcription, and well-structured reporting.

Today, I bring the same attention to detail to administration and compliance as an Snr Clerk—YES Programme, including maintaining databases, managing physical and digital files, handling correspondence, and supporting safety requirements. I also bring leadership to my work through my role as Vice Chairperson at SAASS, where I help coordinate events, support grant applications, and maintain governance-ready documentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Snr Clerk – YES Programme

Current

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

Nov 2025 - Present (5 months)

Provided general office administration and administrative support to the assigned section, maintaining physical and digital records and databases. Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence and assisted with logistics, reporting, and safety requirement compliance.

Office Administration Records Management Database Management Report Writing Logistics Coordination Safety Compliance

Current

Vice Chairperson

Current

Southern African Archaeology Student Society

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Supported the Chairperson in managing operations and representing the society at events. Chaired meetings, led subcommittees for planning and coordination, and assisted with grant applications and governance documentation.

Meeting facilitation Event Coordination Subcommittee Leadership Grant writing Governance Spreadsheet Management

Social Sciences Research Assistant

Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

Aug 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years)

Conducted interviews and administered surveys as part of social sciences research activities. Managed digital archiving and records preservation to support research documentation and retrieval.

Interviewing Survey Management Digital Archiving Research Support Transcription

Field Assistant (Voluntary)

Tswalu Game Reserve

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Assisted with archaeological fieldwork, including excavation of Earlier and Middle Stone Age sites. Supported drone mapping, sediment coring, site surveys, and experimental knapping activities.

Archaeological Excavation Field Data Collection Lithic Knapping Assistance

Heritage Consultant (Part-time)

MakeSpace Architects

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Prepared and submitted heritage permit applications, conveyancing documentation, and planning motivation reports for residential properties. Compiled supporting documentation to support heritage and planning compliance processes.

Heritage Permit Applications Conveyancing Documentation Heritage Compliance

Graduate Intern (Library & Archives)

Sol Plaatje University

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)

Provided administrative and operational support to faculty, coordinating academic and departmental activities. Managed procurement and financial administration, asset management, records systems, and supported events, workshops, and examinations, including minute-taking and documentation.

Procurement Records Management Event Coordination Minute Taking Exam Administration

Research Assistant

University of Mpumalanga

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Collected research data, edited publications, and prepared slide materials to support academic outputs. Conducted interviews and supported research activities from data gathering through presentation preparation.

Data Collection Interviewing Slide Preparation Research Support Research & Documentation

Receptionist & Events Coordinator

Frost and Co.

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)

Managed front reception and coordinated events while handling invoices and correspondence. Supported branding-related activities and maintained catalogues and documentation for smooth client and operational communication.

Invoicing Catalogue Management Branding Client Communication

Tutor (Education Studies)

Sol Plaatje University

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Provided academic support in Education Studies, supporting student understanding and exam preparation. Delivered conceptual guidance to help learners prepare for assessments.

Tutoring Academic Support Exam Preparation Conceptual Coaching Assessments

Area Manager

Electoral Commission of South Africa

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Supervised voting station readiness by overseeing logistics and troubleshooting operational issues. Coordinated readiness activities to ensure stations were prepared for voting operations.

Election Operations Logistics Management Team Supervision Operational Readiness Troubleshooting Documentation

Junior Producer

DigiTV

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Produced educational content and supervised crews during production activities. Coordinated production workflows to align with academic calendars and project timelines.

Content Production Crew Supervision Production Coordination

Transcriber

Sol Plaatje University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Transcribed academic audio with a focus on accurate documentation and clarity. Supported administrative tasks and correspondence while maintaining organized records.

Transcription Administrative Support Records Management Document Processing