INGA SONWABILE SOQINASE

Lecturer & Academic Administrator

Lecturer & Academic Administrator with hands-on experience in academic administration, examination coordination, module delivery, and stakeholder engagement within South African TVET and Higher Education sectors. Skilled in managing educator support, contracting processes, and cross-departmental coordination with a person-centered, diplomatic approach. Looking to contribute expertise in educational management and quality assurance.

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Years experience

Languages

Skills

Work Experience

Lecturer & Academic Administrator

uMgungundlovu TVET CollegePietermaritzburg

Jan 2023 — Present

Coordinate and deliver academic modules including Business Management, Management Communication, Computer Practice, Information Processing, and Entrepreneurship
Oversee academic administration, class timetables, student progress tracking, and term-by-term assessment scheduling
Facilitate stakeholder and student liaison, maintaining clear, professional communication and address administrative queries promptly
Ensure strict compliance with departmental and institutional quality assurance guidelines

External Final Examination Invigilator & Examination Assistant

uMgungundlovu TVET College / DHET

Administered and monitored national final examinations across 8 examination terms in strict compliance with Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) assessment policies
Maintained immaculate examination room setup, verified candidate credentials, and enforced academic integrity standards
Coordinated script handling, security procedures, attendance rosters, and accurate administrative reporting for marking center processing

Skills

Academic & WIL Coordination: Timetabling, term scheduling, academic administration, module coordination, quality monitoring.Stakeholder & Educator Liaison: Faculty engagement, supervisor support, professional communication, wellness liaison.Examination & Quality Assurance: 5 terms of external invigilation, examination administration, strict adherence to institutional standards and protocols.Administrative & Financial Operations: Contracting, MOUs, invoicing workflows, proposal drafting, meticulous record management.Digital Literacy & EdTech: Blended learning platforms, Microsoft Office, e-learning administration, virtual communication tools.Personal Attributes: Person-centered approach, diplomatic, highly organized, adaptable under pressure, self-motivated.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Economics and management sciences

Durban University of Technology

2019 — 2022

I completed my bachelor's degree with distinctions and awarded cum laude

National Senior Certificate, Commerce

Nqabakazulu High School

2013 — 2016

Certifications

ETDP SETA Assessor certificate

2026-06

TEFL certificate

Teacher Record

2022-11

Languages

English

Fluent

Xhosa

Native

Zulu

Fluent

Sotho

Basic

Professional Registration

South African Council for Educators (SACE)

Reg No: 12763133

Registered Assessor

ETDP SETA

Outstanding Lecturer Award

For excellence in results

Recognized for exceptional performance in delivering high-quality education and achieving outstanding student results.

References

Mr. C.M. Singh

Campus Manager, uMgungundlovu TVET College

Contact Number: 082 776 6415

Mr. A.F. Simelane

Marking Centre Manager / Manager, uMgungundlovu TVET College

Contact Number: 082 766 1988 / 063 471 6515