Malinda Wanga
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Malinda Wanga

Code · Learn · Grow

Full stack developer based in Gauteng, South Africa. Hands-on experience across multiple programming languages, backed by a track record of academic achievement and team leadership.

Portrait of Malinda Wanga
Full Stack Developer
Pretoria, South Africa

At a glance

Key highlights

Top achiever
Semester 1 Academic Achievement Award at Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology.
Multi-certified
Certified across Python, JavaScript, C++, Ethical Hacking, and AWS Cloud technologies.
IT diploma
Diploma in Information Technology at Richfield Graduate Institute, graduating 2026.
Multilingual
Fluent in English, Tshivenda, Pedi, and Zulu — enabling communication across diverse communities.
Recognised leader
Recognised by campus management and the MD for teamwork, leadership, and project delivery.
Code 10 licence
Valid Code 10 driver's licence for operational flexibility.

Background

Education & experience

Current program

Diploma in Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology · Dissertation: Website Development.

Academic highlights
  • Class Top Achiever at Richfield
  • Hackathon Top 3 Group at Richfield
  • Recognised by campus management and the managing director at Richfield
  • Group Team Leader, Final Year IT Project Module
  • Peer mentoring, presentations, and project teamwork
02/2024 – 12/2026
Richfield, Pretoria
Diploma in Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology · Dissertation: Software Development
Semester 1 Top Achieving Student
02/2024 – 12/2026
Richfield, Pretoria
Student
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
  • Served as Group Team Leader for the Final Year IT Project Module, coordinating a team through planning, delivery, and presentation.
  • Collaborated on group assignments by coordinating tasks and contributing to high-quality submissions.
2025 – Present
Remote, South Africa
Freelance Web Developer
Self-employed · Building for South African small businesses
  • Qhawelethu Wellness Counselling: Built a client-facing booking and intake platform for a neurodiversity-affirming counselling practice, using a vanilla JS SPA with a Supabase backend and a relational schema for bookings and intake forms.
  • TrackServ: A three seperated web app civic reporting platform with a live admin dashboard, real-time data subscriptions, and community engagement features.
Completed 12/2023
Marude Secondary
Matric Certificate
Marude Secondary School
Subjects: English · Mathematics · Physical Sciences · Accounting · Tshivenda · Life Orientation · Life Sciences

Capabilities

Skills & languages

Frontend
React.js Vite TypeScript JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Tailwind CSS
Backend
Node.js Python PHP Java C++ C#
Databases
MySQL NoSQL PostgreSQL SQL Supabase
Deployment
Vercel AWS GitHub Pages
Version control
Git GitHub
Professional skills
Problem-solving Networking Adaptability Communication Public speaking Strategic planning Time management Teamwork Customer service Cross-Functional Team leadership Critical Thinking Complaint handling Agile/Scrum
Language proficiency
TshivendaProficient
EnglishProficient
ZuluProficient
PediIntermediate

Recognition

Accomplishments

Recognised by campus management and the managing director at Richfield for strong academic performance, and by senior lecturers for teamwork, leadership, and project delivery.

More about me

Additional information

Driver's licence: Code 10 (valid)
Dedicated, reliable, and results-focused
Willing to learn and take on extra responsibilities
Works well independently and in teams