Liezl Van Der Westhuizen

Business Owner / Manading Director @Creatividad Consulting

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As the Business Owner and Managing Director at Creatividad Consulting, Liezl Van Der Westhuizen has successfully established a reputable consulting firm that offers innovative solutions to clients. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills, resulting in significant business growth and client satisfaction. Her achievements also include developing a strong team, establishing key business partnerships, and implementing effective business strategies.

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Creatividad ConsultingReinvention Practitioner

Jan. 2023

Creatividad Consulting CCManaging Director

Sep. 2013Cape Town Area, South AfricaTRAINING MATERIALS PRODUCED Let’s Do IT! Full Qualification SAQA 49077/61591 Enduser Computer Training - Training material development Black Sash Developing a Community Monitoring and Advocacy materials, particularly in relation to the Hands off our Grants Campaign Curriculum design and training material development for a rights-based Popular Paralegal Training Course mothers2mothers Develop comprehensive Mother-Baby-Pair-Tracking (MBPT) SOPs referral manual for theIR MBPT Project Wellness Foundation Develop organisational SOPs and assist with strategic staff restructuring NUMBER AND TYPES OF TRAININGS SAQA 49077 (61591) IT Training, PharmaVision, Botswana Excel Dashboard Reporting Training Private Candidate Assessors Conduct Outcomes Based Assessment, SAQA ID115753, NQF Level 5, 15 Credits Signa Training Work session facilitation to address Facilitator challenges within accredited FET training environment Swiss Re Accredited MS Office skills training - keybord typing skills, Excel, PPoint and Word Inclusive and Affirming Ministries Monitoring, Evaluation & Report Writing practice workshop Shell Level 4 SAQA ID50080 Project Management Charisma Level 1 SAQA ID9357 Develop & Use Keyboard Skills to Enter Text SAQA ID116940 Excel Intermediate Skills SCAT Capacity building workshops for CBOs management: NPO legislation, financial management, change management, time management & strategic planning DESKTOP RESEARCH & REVIEW TRAINING MATERIALS Inclusive and Affirming Ministries Development of Monitoring, Evaluation & Report Writing, as well as SOPs mothers2mothers Desktop review and literature review for the development of a comprehensive Mother-Baby-Pair-Tracking SOPs referral Manual Wellness Foundation Desktop review of existing procedures in the development of organisational SOPs

NACOSAMonitoring & Evaluations Manager

Sep. 2012 - Sep. 2013Cape Town Area, South AfricaI am responsible for the development and oversight of M & E policy and procedures, whilst participating in NACOSA strategic planning sessions. The annual operational M & E Plan is developed, and the annual M & E Framework is created and reviewed. Programmatic indicators to measure output and impact of programmes are compiled and annual targets are set. I am required to develop an appropriate M & E system which facilitates the implementation and management of the M & E Plan, and generates information for programme evaluation and reporting protocols. I assist with the M & E budgeting process and I report on M & E expenditure. NACOSA’s M & E programme is implemented in alignment with the operational plan and budget. I ensure the collection of all data required to monitor and evaluate NACOSA’s goals, objectives and implementation activities. I perform and manage data verification for all NACOSA programmes and I monitor on-site data verification visits to sub-recipients. In addition to reviewing M & E reports submitted, I document all work and maintain complete files. I am required to improve data quality and align it with reporting requirements. Data is analysed and interpreted to facilitate consideration of progress and impact of programme objectives, service delivery areas and activities. I am required to inform management about programme progress and impact. My areas of accountability include HR support and M & E quality assurance. I support the Executive Director and HR Generalist in the recruitment and induction of new staff, and I ensure that all staff are skilled to perform their functions within the organisation. I ensure operational excellence and quality of M & E service delivery, and I support fundraising for the organisation. My position contributes to the identification of research opportunities, the development of research protocols, oversight of data capture for research projects, and the write up of findings for publication.

NACOSASenior Training Officer

Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2012Cape Town Area, South AfricaAs the Senior Training Officer, I was required to provide effective capacity building (training) to HIV and AIDS CBO’s and NGO’s with specific focus on Global Fund. My key performance areas included effective planning, training coordination and preparation, and the management of effective communication, flow of information, and reporting. I designed, updated and aligned identified unit standards of training material, and I facilitated the training of learning programmes. In addition to conducting assessments of learning outcomes, I was responsible for monitoring and evaluation, certification, and record keeping. I provided accreditation support, coordinated the implementation of identified projects in the Global Fund Training Plan, handled administration, and focused on organisational ethos and personal development.

CEFAOperations & Project Manager

Jan. 2007 - May. 2012Wellington, Western CapeThe primary purpose of the Department of Operations was to guide and direct all activities within the company. The purpose of this position was to manage the achievement of company objectives by planning, managing and coordinating all the course offerings of the company. I was responsible for the management of all company programmes, the coordination of curriculum development, marketing, networking, and the generation of new business and new training programmes. Areas of accountability included the assessment and management of training delivery time-frames for all the courses, and the coordination of operations. I coordinated and managed services and products with all company coordinators, and reviewed and prepared reports and recommendations regarding operations of the company to the office of the CEO. I was required to assure the development and issuance of systems, policy, materials, service delivery and quality control. My portfolio included skills programmes development, the development of training material, and project coordination. Tasks included networking with other related organizations, website administration, technical report writing, crisis and staff management, problem solving, and strategic management.

Huguenot CollegeLecturer: Community Development

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009During this period, I specialised in the training of life skills, skills development and integration of theory and praxis.Tasks included lecturing modules on project management, community participation, administration and intervention, community development strategies, and group work. I mentored students in personal and professional development, planned and presented workshops, and facilitated learning and processes. In addition, I was responsible for my own planning, administration and compilation of PowerPoint presentations for lecturing and presentations.

UMOJA DevelopmentProject Manager

Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2006As the Project Manager, I was responsible for administration and the management of projects. This included coordination, mentoring, facilitation and evaluation. Tasks included budgeting, capacity building of interest groups, networking, project management, and marketing. In addition to research, I conducted infrastructure audits for schools in the Western Cape, and ward profiling of the West Coast District Municipality as a Research Coordinator

Witzenberg MunicipalityLED Officer

Jun. 2005 - Nov. 2005During this period, I was responsible for the management and implementation of the Witzenberg LED strategic planning, and the municipal economic and SMME support programmes. Tasks included management planning and policymaking, budgeting, and the provision of advice to the municipal manager concerning LED affairs. I investigated the viability of projects, delegated responsibilities from the municipal manager, and compiled business plans and project proposals. I provided administrative support to community LED forums and agencies, and I was responsible for the capacity building of interest groups. It was my duty to represent the municipality on LED forums, whilst providing administrative support and the mentoring of skills development programmes. Financial investment was promoted through local, national and international investors, and the local economy was maintained through infrastructure and technical support. Areas of accountability included networking, project management, marketing, and research. During the Witzenberg LED Summit, I provided practical support in organizing the summit with Premier Rasool as speaker, and I coordinated the workshop concerning the Witzenberg Tourism and Culture Centre. 

UBUNTU Youth Capacity BuildingYouth and Community Developer

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2005My duties included pastoral care, strategic planning, supervision, and project management. In addition to initiating community projects, I was responsible for networking, local economic development, and spiritual programmes. Areas of accountability included marketing, research, youth programmes (capacity building), and training workshops.

Huguenot CollegeLecturer: Youth Development and Practical Theology

Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2005During this period, I specialised in the training of life skills, skills development and the integration of theory and praxis.I lectured modules on leadership, management and volunteers, and I mentored students in personal and professional development. I gained experience in planning and presenting workshops, learning facilitation, process facilitation, and the circulation of module contents with SAQA standards.Tasks included the group and individual supervision of students on practical and skills development, the marketing of youth work as a profession, and effective networking with other related organizations. In addition, I compiled relevant articles yearly for ‘Die Kerkbode’.

RAMOTPersonal Assistant

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2000* General office administration of the Regional Representative of the CAD of the Western Cape. * Assistance in the organizing of the Annual Regional Conference of the CAD.

Dutch Reformed ChurchYouth Worker

Jan. 1995 - Dec. 2000 Counseling – children, youth, young adults, parents, families and groups.  Strategic planning, organizing, administration and research of youth projects.  Coordinating of all youth programs.  Keeping record of important appointments, writing of reports and presenting information on the youth programs.  Intergenerational networking.  Networking with other congregations, denominations, schools, other organizations and church bodies.  Planning and keeping the youth program budget.  Planning, organizing and presenting different camps – social, leadership training, adventure, experience-learning, hiking, bush-camp, national and international outreaches, tours and music camps.  Recruiting, training and mentoring of volunteers with different tasks.  Training of volunteer counselors and peer counselors.  Equipping of parents and other adults on working and connecting with children, the youth and young adults.  Compiling and presenting training material for small group facilitators.  Research, planning and organizing events of rights of passages within the congregational life.  Chairperson of several committees.

Dutch Reformed ChurchResearch and Training Consultant

Aug. 1997 - Dec. 1997* Analyses of the youth ministry. * Identifying the needs of the youth and the strengths and weaknesses of the ministry through scientific research methods – empirical analyses and focus group discussions. * Compiling a profile study of the youth and youth ministry. * Evaluate and re-formulate the vision of the ministry. * Training volunteers to work within the framework of the new vision. * Strategical planning of the youth ministry.

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