MATIMBA MANYIKI
JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
5749 Difate Street
0662918450 / 0710049620
[email protected]
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SUMMARY
Highly motivated IT final year student, transitioning from social worker seeking a junior
software developer position in the field of information technology. Equipped with strong
technical skills and solid understanding of IT principles, I am eager to contribute my
knowledge and creativity to a dynamic organization that values innovation and teamwork.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Diploma in Information Technology
Richfield Institute of Technology, Pretoria 12/2023
Relevant coursework:
Software Development IT project management
Programming Software engineering
Networks Human computer interaction
Information systems Quantitative techniques
Web technology Management info systems
Business communication IT project
Database systems Operating systems
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Social Work Degree 2018
Duvula-Mahuntsi High School
National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2011
CERTIFICATES
HIV AND AIDS COUSELLING 2014
UNISA
Archives and Records Management 2013
Arise Business College
Office Computing 2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of: Software Development Life Cycle.
Familiar with: Agile Methodology.
Understanding of: Object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Proficiency in Programming Languages: C++, VB.NET, JAVA, PHP
Database Systems: MySQL, Access, Microsoft SQL Server.
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux.
Network Technologies: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN, WAN.
Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP.
Software Development Tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio & VS Code, Git.
IT Support: Troubleshooting, Hardware and Software installation, User Support.
SOFT SKILLS
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Analytical thinking.
Excellent communication skills: verbal & written.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality & accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a team or independently.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tshwane Department of Social Development 04/2019-
Present
Case work:
Intake assessment.
Psychosocial Assessment.
Facilitate victim empowerment.
Psychosocial support intervention.
Group work:
Provide Support group to the families.
Presentation at school.
Conduct Home Visit to Vulnerable families.
Community Work.
Rendering community awareness campaigns on Substance Abuse.
Facilitate referrals of clients to relevant resources identified in the community.
Substance Abuse presentations at the Clinic.
Social Worker Intern Thembisa Department of Social Development 02/2017-
10/2017
Case work:
Individual counselling to children, youth, and families.
Facilitate Foster Care Program.
Group work:
Facilitating a Group Work.
PROJECTS
Web Based Application written in HTML, CSS, PHP, and Python.
Clocking machine and payroll program written in C++.
Leave program written in Java.
Quiz game written in C#.
REFERENCE
Tshwane Department of Social Development
Social Work Supervisor
Bandile Mneno 012 359 3489 \ 066 291 9221
Thembisa Department of Social Development
Supervisor
Mokhethwa 0633554802
