Dr Smangele Shandu( PhD)

Social Worker

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Timeline
About me
PhD ( Human Sciences: Criminology & Forensic Studies )
Education
- Activated Academy
  2020 - 2020
  ACT Online teaching certificate Online teaching Pass
  E- teaching and learning methods.
- Patnet Computer College
  2009 - 2010
  Computer certificate Computer Studies Pass
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
  2016 - 2016
  Employee Wellness Course Industrial and Organizational Psychology pass
  Workplace mental well-being.
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
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  Bachelor of Art in Forensic science and Technology Forensic Investigation Completed.
  Criminology Forensic investigationsLaw
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
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  Master of Social Science in Criminology Criminology Completed
  Full Research dissertation.Qualitative study Thematic analysis applied.NRF Funded study
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
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  Bachelor of Social work Social Work Completed
  Social work methods.Criminology/ Criminal justice Social work.Project Management.
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
  2018 - 2022
  Dphil in Criminology and Forensic Studies Criminology and Forensic Studies Completed
  Full Research Thesis.Qualitative study. Thematic analysis applied.NRF Funded study.
- TEFL Professional Institute - Teacher Record
  2022 - 2022
  TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course Professional English as a Foreign Language Pass
  Teaching English as a language.
Experience
- Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre
  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
  Social Worker
  Rendering Social work services to victims of crime, abuse, child neglect and project management.
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
  Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
  Tutor and Tutor Coordinator
  Facilitate and coordinate Criminology tutorials
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
  Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
  Lecturer
  Teaching Criminology and Forensics modules, Supervising postgrads, designing module templates, assessments preparations, marking etc
- Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
  Oct 2018 - Oct 2021
  Independent Correctional Centre Visitor
  Side/ part time job: monitoring compliance in Correctional facilities, Advocating for the rights of inmates and Mandela Rules.
- AmaMbatha Social Work and Employee Wellness Services
  Sept 2022 - now
  Social worker in Private Practice
  Founder of registered AmaMbatha Social work & Employee wellness servicesRendering private social work & Employee wellness services in KZN.
- Department of Correctional Services
  Feb 2023 - now
  Decision Making role on Correctional Supervision and Parole.
  - Deputy Chairperson : Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards
    Apr 2024 - now
  - Correctional Supervision and Parole Board Member
    Feb 2023 - Apr 2024
- Durban University of Technology
  Mar 2023 - now
  Senior Lecturer
  Teaching Cornerstone and Restorative Justice.
- University of Limpopo
  Apr 2024 - now
  External Marker and Moderator
Licenses & Certifications
- Board of Health Funders
  Social Work Private Practice
  Jan 2023
- SAPAAM
  South African Association of Public Administration
  Oct 2021
- Crimsa
  CRIMSA
  Nov 2018
- South African Council for Social service Professions
  SACSSP
  Mar 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Dr Smangele Shandu( PhD)
  Scholarships and Awards - NRF Scholarship , Social work scholarship, International ( USA) Emerging Scholar & Research network fellow.