GERALDINE JACOBSPROFESSIONAL RESUME

B.A. (Hons) Sport & Recreation Management

PERSONAL PROFILE

Full Names Geraldine Elvira Jacobs Cell no 082 450 6140

ID Number 830725 0076 081 Home No 021 903 0831

Race/Gender/disability

Coloured, Female Alternate contact no

Nationality South African e-mail address/s geraldine.e.jacobs@gmail.com

Residential Area Kuilsrivier, Cape Town Postal address 16 Diedrikkie Road, Kuilsrivier, 7580

Mobility South Africa Package Details

Permanent or Contract Permanent Professional Memberships

Languages Afrikaans & English Community Work

Availability 1 month Other

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND KEY SKILLS

Leadership Roles:

− Prefect in 2000 - 2001

− Chairperson – University of the Western Cape Volleyball Club (2004 – 2005)

− Treasurer – University of the Western Cape Athletics Club (2006 – 2007)

− Acting Regional Manager – Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport – West Coast Regional Office (25 June – 13 July 2012)

Key Skills:

− Project Management

− Event Management

− Office Administration

− Supervision

− Monitoring & Evaluation

− Report writing

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Personal Profile:

− Goal-oriented and results driven

− Organized and detail-directed problem solver

PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION YEAR COMPLETED1. Matric

Final Year Subjects:EnglishAfrikaansMathsBusiness EconomicsAccounting

Diazville High School 2001

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Economics

2. B.A. Sport & Recreation Management

Psychology (First, Second, & Third Year) Sport & Recreation Management (First, Second, & Third Year)

Sport & Recreation Practicals (First, Second, & Third Year)

University of the Western Cape 2006

3. B.A. (Hons) Sport & Recreation Management

Research MethodsResearch ProjectPsychology of P/E & SportRecreation & Leisure- Time StudiesApplied Sport & Recreation ManagementSport & Recreation Project ManagementPrinciples of Business ManagementBusiness Finance

University of the Western Cape 2007

4. Short Course in the Introduction to the Internal Audit Process

Basic concepts of internal auditingType of engagements and business processesBusiness risks and controls Planning the internal auditPerforming the audit engagementDraft an internal audit reportFollow-up

University of South Africa 2014

PROFFESSIONALCAREER DETAILS

COMPANY NAME Boland College

EMPLOYMENT DATES 01 July 2014 - Current

POSITION Sport Coordinator

POSITION TYPE Permanent

Role Description

− Manage and coordinate all sporting activities at Boland College− Liaise with the Manager: SSS and other role players towards the management of the sporting office− Ensures that the Boland College Extramural Policy are adhered to− Develop and implement communication strategies to encourage sports participation amongst students− Manage the servicing process of external coaches− Organize the overall sport competitions, - participation, - facilities and -services− Manage the distribution of Boland College sportswear and -equipment− Risk Management

Reason for Leaving:

Still currently employed

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COMPANY NAME Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

EMPLOYMENT DATES 01 April 2010 –27 June 2014

POSITION Sport Promotion Officer

POSITION TYPE Full time/Contract

Accomplishments

− Organised Regional Indigenous Games Events− Assisted with the arrangements for the Regional Golden Games events− Monitor, evaluation & submission of reports regarding the MOD centre programme− Assisting with the establishment of Regional Indigenous Games Structure

Role Description

− Manage, coordinate & facilitate sports development programme for recreation− Supervise the functioning of the Community, & Farm worker’s MOD Centres− Composing of monthly reports about Recreation activities in the West Coast− Data – capturing, survey studies & statistical auditing− Networking & contacting with role players− Monitoring & Evaluation of sports events & programmes− Manage personnel (Coordinators & coaches)− Coordinate the West Coast’s financial budget in terms of Recreation− Organise regional Indigenous Games, Golden Games, and Big Walks

Reason for Leaving:

Was offered a Permanent Position at another Institution

COMPANY NAME Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

EMPLOYMENT DATES 01 June 2009 – 30 March 2010

POSITION Sport Promotion Officer

POSITION TYPE Full time/Contract

Accomplishments

− Assisted with the establishment of new federations− Organising of Sports Awards

Role Description

− Execute Departmental Policy− Liaise with Provincial Sport and Recreation bodies as well as Regional Sports council, Respective Sport forums in the

Respective six (6) Regions and the Farm worker Structures in the Upper & Lower West coast− Provide Advisory Service to sporting codes.− Inspect subsided sport and recreation projects− Conduct needs assessments in previously disadvantaged communities− Presentation of Educational Courses− Draw up budgets for Departmental Projects.− Arrange Sport Administration and Coaching Courses.− Plan, implement and co-ordinate sport and recreation activities.− Performing of Administration and Receptionist Duties

Reason for Leaving:

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Was shifted to a new component

COMPANY NAME Department of Education

EMPLOYMENT DATES November 2008 – May 2009

POSITION Learner Support Officer

POSITION TYPE Full time/Contract

Accomplishments

− Assisted with absenteeism at schools− Organising Holiday Programmes

Role Description

− Establish & support youth clubs to challenge problems like gangsterism, molestation, crime, rape, racism, teenage pregnancy, vandalism and brake-ins.

− Co-ordinate after school and holiday programmes, parent meetings and training with in the contents of crime prevention.

− Investigate allegations of truancy and continued absenteeism through home visits.− Identify and assess problem cases with the support of parents, school and Safe Schools component.− Provide the school, parents and District office of reports regarding cases handled.− Refer cases to the Safe School Call Centre for consultation, evaluation of any relevant developmental programmes.− Co-ordinate support structures that can assist schools and school communities in their attempt to handle risked youths− Facilitate good working relationships between local community and schools.

Reason for Leaving:

Better job opportunity

COMPANY NAME University of the Western Cape

EMPLOYMENT DATES January – December 2007

POSITION Academic Assistant

POSITION TYPE Part-time/Contract

Accomplishments

− Assisted the HOD of the Department with the Honours Programme

Role Description

− Postgraduate Administration− Preparation of evidence files− Quality assurance assistance− Supervision of tests− Attend non-faculty meetings− Update organisational guide and information guides− Orientation and registration administration

Reason for Leaving:

Completed my studies

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REFERENCES

COMPANY NAME REFEREES NAME REFEREES RELATIONSHIP TO YOU CONTACT DETAILS

Boland College Romenia Baxter Manager 0218867111

Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Philasande Macwilli Deputy Director: Recreation 0214839515

Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Jo-Ann Lewis Previous Supervisor 0828546424

University of the Western Cape

John Edas Previous Supervisor 0848899386

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