Currently an Extern @ARCeH
Master's student in economics preparing for my first professional role
Graduate economist in training, building quantitative and analytical skills and ready to begin professional work.
About me
Graduate economist in training, building quantitative and analytical skills and ready to begin professional work.
I am Michelle Mutongawafa, a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in economics. I have limited formal work experience and am preparing to start my career, focusing on applying economic theory and quantitative methods from my studies.
Externships
Data Analytics, Health Outcomes Externship with ARCeH
ARCeH
Experience
Masters Thesis Researcher - Examining the State of the South African Labour Market Thirty Years Since the Economic Trans
University of the Western Cape, Department of Economics · 2024–2026
Associate Lecturer | Quantitative Literacy for Commerce
University of the Western Cape · Jan2025-Jun2025
Graduating Lecturing Assistant | Intermediate Econometrics & International Economics
University of the Western Cape · 2023-2024
Tutor | Microeconomics, Macroeconomics & Quantitative Skills
University of the Western Cape · 2020-2023
Student-Athlete Mentor
University of the Western Cape · 2021-2022
Honours Researcher - Investigating Female Informal Sector Activities in South Africa.
University of the Western Cape
Education
University of the Western Cape
Master of Commerce in Economics
University of the Western Cape
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
University of the Western Cape
Bachelor of Commerce in Law
Skills