Matriculated: Schoonspruit Secondary School.
Function: Finance Student in the office of the CFO Dr Tesselaar.
Motto: Invest in knowledge. Grow your future.
What I’ve learnt so far.
- Teamwork makes the dream work!
- Professional communication and effective reporting
- Time management in a high-performance work environment
- The importance of accuracy and attention to detail
- Adapting to workplace expectations and protocols
What I’m enjoying.
- Gaining real-world experience in the public sector
- Learning from experienced professionals and mentors
- Making professional connections and building a network
- Seeing how theory is applied practically
- Developed confidence in handling tasks and feeling part of a well-run, impactful municipality
- Exposure to high standards and excellence in service delivery
- Growing personally and professionally in a structured environment and being trusted with responsibilities that matters.
Favourite Meal: Pasta!
Favourite Movie / Series: The Pursuit of Happiness – This movie is a powerful testament to resilience, determination and the human spirit’s ability to triumph over hardship. It’s about overcoming adversity and not letting circumstances hold you back. Highly relatable to my own life.
Favourite Song: ‘Goodness of God’ by Cece Winans. It’s a daily reminder of God’s constant presence, overwhelming love, and goodness, urging us to live a life of thankfulness and trust.
Bucket List Holiday Destination: Paris.
Dowinah, your motto says it all. “Invest in knowledge. Grow your future”. May you continue to grow from strength to strength!