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Xoli Mrwebo

@xolimrwebo

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Economics Research Intern with strong data analysis and translation skills.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and impactful data-driven projects.

I am an Economics Research Intern currently based in East London, where I am honing my skills in data analysis and project management. My experience at the Health Scientific Research Council has equipped me with the ability to plan and execute concrete goals reliably while collaborating with a team to achieve shared objectives. I take pride in my ability to collect, organize, and analyze economic data, which has been instrumental in supporting technical staff training and evaluating machine learning algorithms.

In addition to my research role, I have engaged in various translation projects, including translating over 1000 English paragraphs into IsiXhosa and evaluating multilingual quality for Meta AI. My academic background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Economics from Nelson Mandela University and a Bachelor of Social Science from Rhodes University, where I developed a strong foundation in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and public finance. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in a dynamic environment that values data-driven decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Economics Research Intern

Current

Health Scientific Research Council

Aug 2024 - Present (10 months)

As an Economics Research Intern, I plan and execute goals reliably while managing projects and collaborating with a team. My responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and analyzing economic data, as well as providing engineering support for training and evaluating machine learning algorithms.

Data Analysis Project Management Machine Learning Team Collaboration Data Collection Statistical Analysis Communication

Translator

RWS Translation

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024 (1 month)

In this role, I translated over 1000 English paragraphs into IsiXhosa, ensuring correct linguistic tenses and grammar. I also noted language similarities and paraphrased content for contextual accuracy.

Translation Linguistics Paraphrasing English IsiXhosa

Quality Evaluator

Meta AI

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 (1 month)

I conducted multilingual quality evaluations, reviewing paragraphs in various languages for correct language assignment and grammar. Additionally, I translated over 1200 phrases from IsiXhosa and IsiZulu to English.

IsiXhosa English Isizulu

Speech Collector

RWS

Jun 2023 - Jan 2024 (7 months)

I was responsible for collecting native IsiXhosa speech for a project, ensuring accurate pronunciation and verbal delivery of phrases and sentences.

IsiXhosa Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nelson Mandela University

Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Economics

2025 -

Postgraduate diploma in Applied Economics. Focused on Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Managerial economics.

Rhodes University

Bachelor of Social Science, Economics, Politics and International

2018 - 2021

Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Economics, Politics and International. Studied Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Public Finance, and Environmental Economics.