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Thabo Johnson

@thabojohnson

Operations Manager at Nkosi’s Haven, securing corporate support and coordinating care, property projects, and international volunteers.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a local, international or remote opportunity where I can keep learning, contribute new ideas, take on greater responsibility and grow as a leader.

At Nkosi’s Haven, I manage day-to-day operations for a residential organisation supporting around 120 residents and 22 staff. I coordinate schedules, help recruit and onboard employees, and handle workplace issues and payroll administration.

In my concurrent Project Manager position at Nkosi’s Haven, I identify property repairs and improvements, prepare briefs, compare contractor quotations, and discuss priorities and possible funding with donors and business partners. I’ve approached and secured support from BMW, Studio Style on Movement, McCain, Hair Revival and Royal Hair Revival.

At Vocational Impact, I arrange travel, accommodation and orientation for international volunteers, and help plan their placements and schedules. I stay in touch with local partners and help volunteers get settled and supported.

My experience also includes coordinating arrangements for artsINSIDEOUT and assisting agents at TALENT-ETC. I produced and directed Amanda, a one-woman show staged at Joburg Theatre in 2019–2020, and I’m looking for a role where I can keep learning, contribute ideas and grow as a leader.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Travel & Volunteer Coordinator

Current

Vocational Impact

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Coordinated travel, accommodation, and orientation for international volunteers, and maintained communication with placement partners to ensure smooth placements.

Volunteer coordination Travel Planning Logistics Communication Skills

Current

Project Manager

Current

Nkosi's Haven

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Identified property improvements, prepared briefs, and coordinated with contractors and donors to secure funding and manage renovation projects.

Project Management contractor coordination Donor Engagement Budgeting

Current

Operations Manager

Current

Nkosi's Haven

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Managed day-to-day operations for a residential nonprofit supporting women and children, overseeing care, catering, transport, and maintenance. Coordinated staff schedules, recruitment, and donor relations.

Operations Management Staff Scheduling Recruitment Payroll Administration Procurement Donor Relations Volunteer coordination