Ivonne Kavezepa has submitted her professional profile and resume. She has over 13 years of experience working in local government administration and community development. Her roles have included administrative officer, rural water extension officer, and community development officer. She is currently awaiting graduation with a B-Tech in Public Management from the Polytechnic of Namibia in October 2016.

1. Ivonne Kavezepa
Erf 1234, Epako- Gobabis
Telephone: 081-2230687 (Mobile)
E-mail: ykavezepa@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A committed, positive proactive, result driven highly professional with a comprehensive
understanding of the Public Sector. Able to work well on own initiative whilst demonstrating the
organisation and prioritisation required to achieve tight deadlines and deliverables. Possesses
excellent interpersonal, communication, planning and organizing skills and the ability to ensure
quality customer care service at all times. Enjoys being part of a productive team, and thrives in
highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
OBJECTIVE
Currently looking for a challenging position, one which will make best use of exiting skills and
experience whilst enabling further personal and professional development. And has an intention to
further and broader my studies in Public/Business Administration/Management.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12 (1997) English - F, Afrikaans - D, History- G, Geography-E, Biology – E,
Development Studies – D.
Standard 10 (1999) English – D, Afrikaans High Grade – B, Biology – E, Geography – E,
Mercantile Law – D, Business Economics – E.
Dip. Adult Edu. & Comm.dev Introduction to Community Development – A, Introduction to
University of Namibia Programme Planning – C, Literacy and Primer Design – D,
Needs Assessment in Adult Education and Community
Development – D, Gender Issues & Adult Education – B,
Media in Adult Education – C, Communication and Study
Skills – D.
B- Tech. Public Management
(Specialised in Regional & Local
Governance)
Polytechnic of Namibia Awaiting Graduation in October 2016
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2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TENDA Management Consultants Report writing, meetings and Minute taking
Employment Solutions Consultants Workplace Discipline
Dynamic Sign Language Consultancy Basic Sign Language Training for Local
Authorities in Namibia
Employment Solutions Consultants
Ministry of Health and Social Services Effective Parenting
Employment Solutions Consultants
Namibia Institute of Public Administration Business Writing Skills
and Management (NIPAM)
CAREER SUMMARY
2003– 2006 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry
RURAL WATER EXTENSION OFFICER
• Preparing agenda, job cards and all departmental documents.
• Taking and typing Minutes at the Regional office
• Compiling quarterly reports
• Typing- in of regional data in the system (Rural Water Information System)
2006 – 2013 Municipality of Gobabis
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 Responsible for the Administration and Corporate service functions of the entire
Organisation
 Provide Administrative support of the Council, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer, Heads
of Departments and fellow colleagues.
 Compile Agenda‘s of Council Meetings, Budgets and Council documents.
 Take minutes of all Council Meetings; Ordinary and Extra Ordinary Municipal Council
Meetings, Ordinary and Extra Ordinary Management Committee Meetings, Tender Board,
Heads of Departments Meetings, Affirmative Committee Meetings, Disciplinary Hearing
Committee Meetings and Ad hoc Meetings.
 Type all Minutes and proofread
 Does Correspondences
 Establish reference numbers for filling and filling Council correspondences
 Keep diary and make appointments of Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.
 Arranging and do bookings for Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.
 Ensures that Council Resolutions and decisions are carried out by Heads of Departments
 Responsible for the administration department Budget.
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3. 2013 – to date Municipality of Gobabis
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
• Planning, coordinating, implementing and managing Informal Settlement Development
programmes and projects in conjuction with the Town Planner. Sensitisation of the
community and relevant stakeholders. Numbering of informal settlement households. Conduct
house to house surveys in Informal Settlements. Demarcation of plots and placement of pegs
in conjuction with the Town Planner. Allocation of sites and movement (relocation) of
households in conjuction with the Town Planner. Provide and maintain services such as water,
sanitation and electricity.
• Coordinate elections of Community Leaders, Community Awareness and Conflict Resolution
Committees. Control illegal settlements or illegal informal settlement occupants in conjuction
with the Town Planner. Capture data and manage the data.
 Organisation of Community Meetings. Draft a schedule of community meetings and
submit for approval. Place advertisiements in newspapers and arrnage for announcements
over radio and TV to inform the public about scheduled meetings. Make mobile
announcements of scheduled public meetings. Prepare and place scheduled public
meetings notices on notice boards. Book venues for scheduled public meetings. Take
minutes at public meetings and compile it for typing. Prepare meeting agendas after
receiving agenda points from various Municipal Departments. Compile the consolidated
feedback report after responses have been solicited from various Municipal
Departmentsand Council. Chair community meetings. Distributes minutes of community
meetings to relevant stakeholders.
 Management of Community Centres and Community Halls
 Management of Municipal Sporting and Recreational Facilities
 Facilitate Social Development Intervention Programmes Focus on uplifting the
circumstances of vulnerable people such as:
1. Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs),
2. Older persons, and;
3. The disabled.
Introduce and assist with income generating community projects to improve the livelihood of
vulnerable households. Recruit community volunteers to assist in providing community home
based and palliative care to address the needs of vulnerable people. Organise and promote
participation in social welfare events, including workshops, seminars, national and international
events within the community. Raising the awareness of social welfare issues affecting the
community and mobilise resources to address the needs of vulnerable people. Contribute towards
youth development by coming up with youth development initiatives which are generally associated
with integrated, holistic, collaborative, collective, and preventative approaches to meeting
developmental needs, based on value commitments to leadership, civic responsibility, participation
and empowerment.
 Maintaining of Exceptional Cemeteries.
 Coordinate and Facilitate Training Programmes for Community Members. Identify
exact training needs among the different groups in the settlement areas, with specific
reference to previously neglected, formal areas and all community grouping. Evaluate and
determine the shortcomings and training needs of all Community Groupings registred at the
Municipal Council.
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4.  Facilitate the drafting of training manuals in consultation with the different stakeholders.
Identify in close collabortion with the intended beneficiaries, potential trainees by way of
nominations and elections. Draws up training schedules with specific time frames for
submission to Management and beneficiaries. Monitors and evaluates the training process
and addresses any deviations and shortcomings detected by way of recommendations for
imrpovements of the procedures. Designs Certificates of attendance, achievements and
best trainee/s for handing over to participants upon completion of training. Plan and budget
for such training on annual basis. Arranges for payment of trainers, if training was
outsourced and submit and detailed report on the training to the Management Committee.
 Organization of Public Events. Serves on the events Committee to contribute to the
organization fo the public events. Be a liaising person between the Council and the
Community in regard to the public events arrangements. Assist with logistical arrangements
for such events. Serve on the coordinating committeee that is responsible for organizeing
national commemoration days. Submit detailed reports on the successes and failures of
these celebrations with recommendations how to improve to the Management Committee.
 HIV/AIDS Management. Supervices the work activities of the HIV/AIDS Coordinator. Invite
and arranges Wellness meetings. Communicates Council policies and directives at
Wellness Committee meetings. Draft and review Wellness Programmes. Work in close
collaboration with different stakeholders to address matters of mutual interests. Give
feedback to Council with regards to stakeholders needs.
 Disaster Management Assistance. Assist victims in floods or burns and other disasters.
Provide disaster management information to the community and relevant stakeholders.
Serve on the Regional Disaster Risk Management Committeee (RDRMC).
 Youth Development and Establishment of Junior Council. Work in close collaboration
with different stakeholders and support groups on Youth development Programmes.
Arranges meetings with School principals of the different High Schools for the
establishment of a Junior Council. Organise a weekend leadership training Camp for
nominated Junior Council members. Liase with the different Trainers to provide training.
Plan and budget for such training on annual basis. Arranges for payment of trainers if
training was outsourced and submit a detailed report on the training to Management
Committee.
 Establishment of Relevant Policy Guidelines. Facilitate the formulation of the Informal
Settlement Guidelines, Public Participation Policy, Youth Development Policy, as well as
the Sport and Recreation Policy. Liaise with other officials and stakeholders for the
establishment of Policies.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Identity No 78022100269
Marital status Divorced
Sex Female
Health Excellent; non-smoker
Driving Licence Code: B
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5. PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Serves in the following Committees: Secretary : Omaheke Maternal Waiting Shelter
CDC member (Constituency Development
Committee).
RACOC Member: Regional Aids Coordinating
Committee
NAPWU Vice Chairperson
Chairperson – Old Age Homes
Chairperson: Gobabis Urban Wellness Committee
Affirmative Action Committee member.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Currently include Fitness Training, Cooking & Reading
REFERENCES
Mr. P. Shilemba
Manager Human Resources, Corporate Services & Fleet Management
Municipality of Gobabis
Cell: 081 21 52 337
Tel: 062-577300
GOBABIS
Mr. Ephraim Dawids
Chief Executive Officer
Municipality of Gobabis
Cell: 0811 293755
GOBABIS
Mr. Festus Marenga
Regional Head
Rural Water Supply Omaheke Regional Officer
Cell: 081 24 33894
GOBABIS
Mr. J. Muundjua
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6. Lecturer: Polytechnic of Namibia
Cell: 081 41 699 30
WINDHOEK
Mrs. S. Bezuidenhoudt
Former Mayor
Cell: 081 72 67 912
GOBABIS
Mr. R. Mabakeng
National Housing Action Group (NHAG)
Cell: 081 311 41 94/0815 64 11126
GOBABIS
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7. Lecturer: Polytechnic of Namibia
Cell: 081 41 699 30
WINDHOEK
Mrs. S. Bezuidenhoudt
Former Mayor
Cell: 081 72 67 912
GOBABIS
Mr. R. Mabakeng
National Housing Action Group (NHAG)
Cell: 081 311 41 94/0815 64 11126
GOBABIS
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