Nitasha Pillay

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

  Student Tutor (Mathematics, English, Afrikaans and Life Sciences)

  I teach and mentor grade 10-12 learners in English, Afrikaans(2nd Additional Language), and Life Sciences. I also tutor grade 8 and 9 learners in Mathematics. My approach to teaching is to generate love and appreciation for these subjects by easy to grasp and fun teaching methods. If you love a subject then you will easily enjoy it and excel in it.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2019 - now

  Graphic Designer and Digital Media Consultant

  I am currently helping businesses to grow through graphic designs and digital marketing consulting. I have worked for many local businesses. Marketing is an essential part of any business, and giving businesses the tools to flourish is truly rewarding.

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  University of KwaZulu-Natal

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Research Assistant

  During my semester break, I was a research assistant for the UKZN -MRC Health project. • Data sorting, capturing, maintenance and analysing, administration and consolidating data of a research project related to the Health Sciences sector. • Developed skills in working with MS Excel, databases, data management, communicating with doctors and academics, time management, and working under tight deadlines.

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  Tech Society UKZN

  Feb 2021 - now

  To maintain sustainability and continituty within Tech Society, I advise the executive team on decisions and also empowering student leaders in STEM. By Gods grace, I have founded my university's very first Tech Society that is on a mission to upskill and empower young people in the area of STEM. This Society also cultivates student leadership. My roles involve leading executive members and general members within the society. I also specialise in project management and oversee all the departments within Tech Society UKZN. I facilitate training sessions for leaders. This Society was formed because I am passionate about teaching others about Technology and working with organizations that want to help students.

  • Founding Advisory Member (Volunteer)

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Core Founder (Volunteer)

    Dec 2021 - now

  • President (2022)

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2023
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  Enactus UKZN

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Promoted to project manager and oversaw monitoring, training, interviewing, evaluating, overseeing operations such as finance and marketing. • Communicating with key stakeholders and leading a team to obtain project goals each month.• Leader in the Enactus UKZN Westville Campus Drive Team, whereby I also contributed to the decision making and running of the Campus. • Create and lead sub projects and programs aimed at empowering students in the education sector. • Develop monthly plan of action documents and reports. • Co-ordinated free online matric classes to students across South Africa• Reached over 200 students across South Africa through our NSFAS campaign• Project won the Ford Fund Challenge 2021/2022 and was among the Top 10 international winning Enactus projects. And was the top project in South Africa. Show less

  • Advisory Member

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Project Publicity and Marketing Officer

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
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  WOMEN IN TECH - Global Movement

  Oct 2021 - now

  Women in Tech® is an international non-profit organization on a mission to close the gender gap and to help women embrace technology. We promote girls’ and women’s empowerment around the world, with a focus on Sustainable Development Goal 5b: harnessing technologies. With our Head Office in Paris, we are a Global Movement with chapters in 6 continents, counting over 70.000 members.Our community is represented by persons of all abilities – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, class, age or sexual orientation. Show less

  • Social Media and Marketing Community Manager (Volunteer WIT SA)

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Youth Ambassador

    Oct 2021 - now
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  Women in Tech South Africa

  Oct 2021 - now

  Women in Tech Community Manager (Volunteer)
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  Golden Key International Honour Society

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Member of the Executive Committee • Plan and coordinate all career-related and professional development events.• Advise executive committee on strategies to embed academic excellence

  • Golden Key International Honour Society Member

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Professional Development Director (University of KwaZulu-Natal Chapter)

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
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  University of KwaZulu-Natal

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  •Selected as a representative speaker in university campaign shoots and videos such as welcoming students to university and teaching them skills to adapt. •Voice over artist for instructional and demonstrative videos • Mentoring first year BCom students in adapting to university and skills to succeed academically. • Develop virtual training programs for students• Students mentored received Deans Commendation Certificates

  • Presenter/ Public Speaker (College of Law and Management Studies)

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Peer Academic Mentor

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Tutor

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Women Techmakers

  Nov 2022 - now

  Ambassador (Volunteer)

  Women Techmakers Ambassadors are leaders around the world who are passionate about empowering their communities through organizing events, public speaking, creating content, and mentoring. With access to a global community and exclusive resources, Ambassadors are helping build a world where all women can thrive in tech.

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  KPMG South Africa

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

  • IT External Audit• IT Internal Audit• Digital Assurance• Cyber Security• Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery• Independent Programme Assurance We work with our clients to cut through their most complex strategic challenges and build tailored, practical solutions to help them develop more efficient and effective operations and develop actionable plans to mitigate the business challenges rooted in their operating environments. This includes leveraging cutting-edge and emerging technologies / solutions ( IoT, business intelligence, and advanced data analytics) to unlock value.

  • Junior Analyst 2

    Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Junior Analyst 1

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Junior Digital Consultant 1 (Digital Consulting/ Emerging Technology)

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Unilever

  Mar 2024 - Mar 2024

  Finalist - SAIT Challenge

  Placed 3rd in the Unilever SAIT challenge. The Unilever SA Idea Trophy Challenge is a prestigious innovation competition. The challenge provides a platform for young, creative minds to showcase their innovative solutions to real-world business problems faced by Unilever. Participants work in teams to develop and present their ideas, gaining valuable experience in problem-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking. The competition also offers opportunities for networking with industry professionals and potential career prospects within Unilever. Through this challenge, Unilever seeks to nurture and harness young talent, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among the next generation of business leaders. Show less