Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Information
Specialtrainingcourses
Timeline
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Hamington Luzuko Mafenuka

Cape Town,ON

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Consul: Immigration & Civic Affairs

Department of Home Affairs
09.2023 - Current

Consul: Immigration & Civic Affairs

Department of Home Affairs
01.2023 - 06.2023

Assistant Director (Africa Bilateral & Multilateral)

Department of Home Affairs
10.2018 - 01.2023

First Secretary and Acting Counsellor: Immigration and Civic Affairs

RSA Embassy
12.2013 - 09.2018

Assistant Director: Bilateral Relations

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
09.2011 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: formerly Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Formerly Department of Foreign Affairs

Acting Regional Office Manager/ Deputy Director

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
03.2010 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: formerly Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Formerly Department of Foreign Affairs

Assistant Director - Immigration Services

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
03.2010 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: formerly Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Formerly Department of Foreign Affairs

Head of Refugee Centre - Eastern Cape Province

Department of Home Affairs
07.2007 - 03.2010

Senior Foreign Service Officer

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
02.2005 - 07.2006
  • Company Overview: formerly Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Formerly Department of Foreign Affairs

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of South Africa (UNISA)
10.2024

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science & History

University of the Western Cape (UWC)
08.1997

Grade 12/Metric -

Masiyile High School
Cape Town
01.1992

Skills

  • Diplomatic Etiquette
  • Political Acumen
  • Crisis Management
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Policy analysis
  • Research and analysis
  • Intercultural competence
  • Protocol adherence
  • Consensus Building
  • Media Relations
  • Government Liaison
  • International relations
  • Operational Excellence
  • Succession Planning
  • Corporate Governance
  • Innovation management
  • Organizational agility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Creative Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Team building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Client Relations
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Public Speaking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Written Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Change Management
  • Thought leadership

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/10/71
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African

Specialtrainingcourses

  • Immigration Course (Dept. of Home Affairs)
  • Client Relations Course (Dept. of Home Affairs)
  • Firearm handling Course (SAPS)
  • Introduction to Diplomatic Theory & Practice (Dept. of Foreign Affairs)
  • Certificate in Project Planning & Management for Success (KLM Empowered)
  • Emotional Intelligence (KLM Empowered)
  • International Trade Promotion and Investment Course (ITIS)
  • International Negotiations (Clingendael Institute, Netherlands & Diplomatic Academy, DIRCO)
  • French Course (level 1, Diplomatic Academy, DIRCO)
  • Foreign Mission Training Course (Learning Academy of DHA and DIRCO)

Timeline

Consul: Immigration & Civic Affairs

Department of Home Affairs
09.2023 - Current

Consul: Immigration & Civic Affairs

Department of Home Affairs
01.2023 - 06.2023

Assistant Director (Africa Bilateral & Multilateral)

Department of Home Affairs
10.2018 - 01.2023

First Secretary and Acting Counsellor: Immigration and Civic Affairs

RSA Embassy
12.2013 - 09.2018

Assistant Director: Bilateral Relations

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
09.2011 - 08.2013

Acting Regional Office Manager/ Deputy Director

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
03.2010 - 09.2011

Assistant Director - Immigration Services

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
03.2010 - 09.2011

Head of Refugee Centre - Eastern Cape Province

Department of Home Affairs
07.2007 - 03.2010

Senior Foreign Service Officer

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
02.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science & History

University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Grade 12/Metric -

Masiyile High School
Hamington Luzuko Mafenuka