Jodie Robbertse (Watson)

About

I am a Project Manager with two years of experience, having successfully led a large technology initiative. In this role, I oversaw strategic operations, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects were delivered on time and with measurable impact. My academic foundation - a Master’s in Psychology - and my experience as an ESL teacher for two years have shaped the way I approach leadership and collaboration. I bring empathy, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of how people learn and work together, which allows me to design and manage projects that are both efficient and human‑centred. I thrive at the intersection of innovation and education, combining strong skills in project management, communication, documentation, and collaboration with a passion for empowering people and driving initiatives from concept to completion.

Experience

• Project Manager · South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QuTI)02-01-2024 –

  Leads daily operations and provides strategic project support to the Director for multiple quantum research projects, including budgeting, milestone delivery, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and marketing/outreach.

• ESL Educator (Remote) · Amazing Talker03-01-2022 – 06-01-2024

  Designed and implemented language programs across multiple age groups, developed student-centric lesson plans, and created engaging activities aligned with measurable learning goals.

• Intern Clinical Psychologist · Johannesburg Community Clinics & Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital01-01-2021 – 12-31-2021

  Delivered therapy, administered assessments, and led a teen support group under supervision.

• Project Administrator (Part-Time) · DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences03-01-2019 – 11-01-2019

  Supported project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder liaison, ensuring smooth operations.

• Au Pair · Au Pair Extraordinaire09-01-2018 – 12-01-2019

  Provided care to children, organised activities, managed routines, and fostered developmental growth.

• Private Tutor · Tutors at Your Service10-01-2015 – 12-01-2018

  Provided personalised academic support across various subjects, fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Student assistant/ data capturer · University of the Witwatersrand01-01-2015 – 12-31-2017

  Provided administrative support across departments, managing student information and financial data, ensuring accuracy.

Education

• North-West University / Noordwes-UniversiteitMaster's degree, Clinical Psychology
• University of the WitwatersrandBachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology
• University of the WitwatersrandBA in Psychology & Linguistics (with distinction), Psychology & Linguistics

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