Neftaly Sparrow College Site Visit Report and Minutes 24 October 2025

Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Venue: Sparrow College, Johannesburg
Time: 09:30 AM – 13:00 PM
Chairperson: Mr. Puluko Graham Nkiwane, Chief Marketing Officer (Neftaly)
Minute Taker: Mrs. Sibulele Mjoli, Human Capital Officer (Neftaly)

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1. Attendance

Neftaly Leadership Delegation

Name	Designation
Mr. Puluko Graham Nkiwane	Chief Marketing Officer (Chairperson)
Mr. Moses Mnisi	Spokesperson / Driver / Marketing Manager
Mr. Agcobile Sikhuza	Strategic Partnership Manager
Mr. Tumelo Makano	Monitoring Manager
Mrs. Patricia Chuene	Chief Research Officer
Mrs. Sibulele Mjoli	Human Capital Officer
Mrs. Thandeka Mbokazi	Technology Manager

Sparrow College Interns Present

Name	Field of Study
Mr. Langa	Marketing
Mr. Creflo	Monitoring
Mrs. Lebohang Pheku	Research
Mrs. Tshiamo Phukuntsi	Human Capital
Mrs. Londiwe	Human Capital
Mr. Otshepeng	Technology
Miss Chuene	Technology
Mr. Motaung	Strategic Partnership
Mr. Jason Legobate	Strategic Partnership

(Other interns joined virtually or will receive follow-up training remotely due to connectivity challenges.)

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2. Opening Session

The meeting began at 09:30 AM with a song and a prayer led by the Sparrow interns, setting a positive and unifying tone.

Mr. Puluko Nkiwane opened the proceedings by welcoming everyone and appreciating Sparrow College management for their collaboration and support towards youth skills development.

He emphasized Neftaly’s ongoing commitment to creating practical work opportunities for students and graduates to bridge the gap between education and the labour market.

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3. Purpose of the Visit

The main objectives of the Neftaly delegation’s visit were to:

1. Conduct an orientation and work experience induction for Sparrow College interns.
2. Explain the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of each intern during their placement at Neftaly.
3. Introduce the Neftaly Royal Office structure and provide clarity on Royal functions.
4. Allocate interns to specific Royal for focused, hands-on learning.
5. Provide access to Neftaly’s online systems, communication platforms, and workflow tools.
6. Strengthen the partnership between Neftaly and Sparrow College under the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) framework.

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4. Overview of Neftaly Organizational Structure

Mr. Nkiwane gave an overview of Neftaly as a Youth Development Institution that empowers young people, women, and persons with disabilities by providing training, mentorship, and employment pathways.

He explained the seven (7) Neftaly Royal Offices, each serving a unique strategic purpose:

Office	Leadership	Core Focus Areas
Marketing Office	Mr. Puluko Nkiwane	Branding, communications, advertising, digital media, public relations
Research Office	Mrs. Patricia Chuene	Data collection, monitoring outcomes, policy research, knowledge management
Human Capital Office	Ms. Mabusela	Recruitment, HR development, capacity building, performance management
Monitoring Office	Mrs. Rikhotso	Project evaluation, reporting, impact measurement, compliance
Technology Office	Mr. Gafene	Systems management, IT support, web platforms, data protection
Operations Office	Mr. Legodi	Logistics, finance, resource management, coordination
Strategic Partnership Office	Mrs. Mdaka	Stakeholder relations, donor management, partnership development

Neftaly’s overall direction is guided by CEO Mr. Neftaly Malatjie, who oversees all company programs and strategic partnerships.

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5. Intern Placement and Royal Allocations

After detailed orientation, interns were grouped and assigned to their respective Neftaly departments for practical exposure and task execution.

A. Marketing Royal

1. Mr. Langa
2. Eiman Shareline
3. Portia Dlhamini
4. Jacobs Halle

B. Research Royal

1. Lebohang Pheku
2. Palesa Motsitsi
3. Dimpho Matlala
4. Ditebogo Nthodi
5. Shazia Kamaldien

C. Human Capital Royal

1. Tshiamo Phukuntsi
2. Londiwe

D. Monitoring Royal

1. Mr. Creflo
2. Deliwe Mbhele
3. Dimakatso Molefe
4. Thandeka Mtantato
5. Teboho Modise

E. Technology Royal

1. Mr. Otshepeng
2. Miss Chuene
3. Lebogang Mofokeng

F. Operations Royal

1. Daylin Bentley
2. Lwazi Phakathi
3. Liaan Damons
4. Lubaya Jabulane
5. Sphesihle Tshabalala

G. Strategic Partnership Royal

1. Mr. Motaung
2. Jason Legobate
3. Barker Tylon
4. Sphesihle Khumalo
5. Shaun Songelwa

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6. Orientation and Onboarding Process

The Neftaly leadership provided a structured onboarding and skills transfer session covering:

• Introduction to Neftaly’s communication tools (Teams, Email, WhatsApp, and task management systems).
• Reporting procedures, hierarchy, and supervision expectations.
• Daily deliverables and Royal check-in meetings.
• Calendar of events and project timelines.
• Overview of Neftaly’s Work Experience Framework aligned with SETA requirements.

Each intern received Royal access and was guided through their upcoming work schedule, emphasizing professional behavior, punctuality, and accountability.

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7. Feedback and Reactions

• The interns expressed gratitude and excitement to be officially placed under Neftaly’s mentorship.
• Many interns highlighted that they had been waiting for a structured platform to apply their classroom knowledge in real work settings.
• The leadership team observed that the interns were enthusiastic, disciplined, and ready to learn.
• Those who attended virtually faced connectivity issues, and it was agreed that physical attendees would brief and support their peers afterward.

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8. Key Observations

• The engagement created a strong sense of motivation and belonging among interns.
• Neftaly’s multidisciplinary approach impressed Sparrow College representatives, who appreciated the clear structure and mentorship model.
• There is potential for a long-term partnership agreement between Neftaly and Sparrow College focusing on training, internships, and future employability pathways.
• A need was identified to develop a digital training handbook for remote interns to ensure uniformity in learning outcomes.

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9. Challenges Identified

1. Limited internet connectivity for virtual participants.
2. Some interns lacked basic digital tools (e.g., laptops or data), which may affect participation in remote tasks.
3. Need for consistent communication channels between Neftaly supervisors and Sparrow College coordinators.

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10. Recommendations

1. Neftaly to provide short orientation refresher sessions online for those who missed the in-person visit.
2. Sparrow College to assist in ensuring all interns have adequate digital access to participate remotely.
3. Monthly progress and mentorship check-ins to be scheduled between Neftaly Royal and Sparrow coordinators.
4. Development of a standardized internship assessment form to track student performance and skills growth.
5. Neftaly to continue strengthening collaboration through joint programs and future site visits.

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11. Next Steps

• Interns to begin their official Neftaly assignments the following week.
• Royal heads to provide detailed workplans and mentorship guidance.
• Human Capital Office to collect attendance, evaluation reports, and progress updates.
• Monitoring Office to track and compile daily work experience reports for Sparrow compliance.

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12. Closing Remarks

In his closing address, Mr. Puluko Nkiwane thanked Sparrow College for their ongoing partnership and assured the interns that Neftaly would provide full guidance and mentorship throughout their work experience period.

He encouraged interns to maintain professionalism, respect organizational culture, and view this placement as a stepping stone to career success.

The meeting concluded at 14:00 PM with a final word of thanks and a group photograph session with Neftaly leadership and interns.

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13. Conclusion

The Neftaly Sparrow College site visit was a success, achieving its objectives of orientation, placement, and partnership strengthening. The initiative reaffirmed Neftaly’s commitment to empowering youth with practical workplace experience and fostering collaboration with educational institutions.

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Prepared by:

Mrs. Sibulele Mjoli
Human Capital Officer – Neftaly

Reviewed and Approved by:

Mr. Puluko Graham Nkiwane
Chief Marketing Officer – Neftaly

Date of Submission: 25 October 2025