Zubeida Shaik's Professional details
Current Position(s)
PMP Program Director | SA Parliament
2002 - present
Government, Public Administration and Defence
The PMP is a nation building initiative of the SA Parliament and is designed to create platforms for open and honest dialogue around issues that continue to impede nation building. It aims to promote social cohesion and to contribute to efforts that strengthen democracy in SA.
Previous Position(s)
Corporate Affairs Manager | SAIA
2000 - 2002
Accounting, Banking and Finance
In addition to my primary responsibilities as Manager for Corporate & Public Affairs I served on numerous industry committees including the Consumer Education Working Group at the Financial Services Board (FSB). I was Convenor of the Interim Industry Committee on Consumer Education, served as a Member of the INSETA Working Group – Learnership Programmes and as a Member of the Projects Standards Committee at the NYDF (National Youth Development Forum).
Government, Public Administration and Defence
As Director in the Office of the Premier I was responsible for
overseeing the professional & efficient administrative support to the Premier in the execution of her official and political duties. I was further tasked with ensuring clear internal & external communication; advising on and managing the official and political programme of the Premier and research and drafting of correspondence, briefing documents and speeches for the Premier.
Portfolio
Editor-in-Chief - URTurn Magazine
2010
A magazine for the youth, by the youth, on matters affecting their daily lives and personal growth
Co-Host of annual film festivals to highlight the cross-cultural and diverse nature of the content that is being explored by the South African filmmakers. The Festival celebrated the country's competitive filmmaking to increase interest and commitment towards the growth of the local industry and aimed to create a platform for dialogue between the industry and the parliamentary community. Films and documentaries were chosen to create an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the richness of our African heritage.
Public exhibitions of ancient maps of Africa
National (SA) youth campaign aimed at empowering SA youth to become agents of change needed to design and achieve their desired future
Educational history
Secondary
Chris Jan Botha Senior Secondary School (CJB), Bosmont, South Africa (1988)
Tertiary
Bloemfontein, South Africa | 2008 - 2011
Bachelors in Management & Leadership (Cum Laude) - Management Sciences
Cape Town, South Africa | 2010 - 2010
Business Writing - English for business, Creative writing, Writing to persuade, Legal Documents
Pretoria, South Africa | 2004 - 2005
Programme in Advanced Business Communication - Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication
2001 - 2002
Business Communication
Achievements
Awards
Top Achiever in Final Year BML | 2011
For Excellent Academic Achievement
media exposure
Inside Out with Pat Pillai (E News Channel) | 2008
Inside Out is hosted by Pat Pillai, and includes conversations about society; success, leadership, business and lifestyle in a new global era. It focuses on the role and activities of influential leaders in business, sport, politics, culture and social enterprises.
1hour Interview with six subsequent repeats
Academic Achievements
BML (Cum Laude) | 2011
University of the Free State, Business School
Interstate Top Achiever Award | 2012
For Excellence in Academic Achievement
Other Achievements
Selected Adjudicator for DoE National Educator's Awards | 2004
Judged submissions of over 100 entries from high school teachers from all nine provinces, which included lesson plans and presentations on the innovative use of limited and natural resources to explore the theme: "Our Roots Are Speaking"
Member of Golden Key International Honour Society | 2012
Activities
Memberships
community
Mentor & Coach to youth Ambassadors, 2010 - present
Sponsor / Supporter, 2009 - present
Umuzi uses photography to equip (empower) kids from developing communities in South Africa to help them tell their stories to the world.
Donor / Funder, 2011 - present
An organisation that provides safe shelter, education and healing for female street children. A temporary home for young runaway girls fending for themselves on the Cape streets.
Other Activities
Poetry, Essay and General writing and Editing
Author, Content Editor, 2000 - present
Testimonials
"“Zubeida is an efficient, energetic and very astute manager of programs, people and processes. Her expertise in managing a large-scale, national youth development programme is remarkable. Her leadership style is underpinned by integrity and high ethical standards. Of note is Zubeida's ability to recognise potential, maximise growth and development while leading her team to achieve high levels of productivity and satisfaction. She never forgets basic needs like food (smile).”" - 2012
"“We (Mxit) worked with Zubeida and her team on a project that was one of the first of its kind and was a tremendous success. The campaign idea and technology used pushed boundaries in an organization that is not known for adopting new ideas...projects like this require huge energy, drive, commitment and charisma...Zubeida is not short of any of these qualities when working on something she believes in.” " - 2011
"“Implementing the Bokamoso Ba Rona Program with Zubeida required innovation,persistence and highly developed Program Management Competence. She consistently kept her focus on the higher order outcomes of the Campaign whilst attending (when required) to the people and process aspects. In delivering the Youth Dialogue Forums (part of the BBR) she orchestrated participation of close on three hundred South African Youth in a complex process using quite advanced thinking,programming methodologies. Her relations with her team are exemplary of knowing the difference between the personal touch, the directive and understanding the strengths and application potential of each member. As a client she is clear on what she wants done,assumes that the advice you provide is genuine and the best at the time. She questions relentlessly in seeking to understand the process, the deliverables and their relationship to the outcome. then she lets you do your thing. She consistently gives constructive feedback allowing for better alignment.” " - 2011
