Meet The IIE Waterfall Campus Student Relations Manager (SRM) Dineo Maseko

MEET YOUR NEW SRM.As of February, this year, Mrs. Dineo Maseko was hired at the IIE Varsity College, Waterfall Campus, as the Student Relations Manager. This position came along with her hard-work and dedication to assisting people in finding solutions towards any of their problems. This means that on this campus, that would be one of her main priorities with the students.Dineo was raised in the heart of Soweto and after many years of pushing towards her dreams she obtained her master’s degree in clinical social work. Dineo wanted to put herself in a position where she didn’t want to tell people what to do with their lives, but rather help students realize the different options and possibilities they have in their lives and guiding them into choosing the one that is in the best interest of their future.“My role is to facilitate that process and act as a form of support. It is very inspirational to witness a transformational journey that one takes once they are ready and willing to make changes in their own lives.”Prior to her being hired at the IIE Varsity College Waterfall campus, Dineo had many different work backgrounds which includes working for the Department of Correctional Services, Health Care Facilities, Schools and so forth.“I play an integral role in coordinating community engagement initiatives. This means I engage VC students with NGOs and schools within our community. This is with the aim of encouraging students to give back to the community. I promote the holistic wellbeing of students, which includes hosting physical, emotional and mental health awareness programmes. I also provide a counselling service for students who need it.” In the future Dineo plans to continue working with people and helping them in any way she can to bring about a social change. Beyond that Dineo plans on enrolling to complete her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work. While she believes that there is always room for change Dineo explained that, “I believe that change is a collective outcome and one can never achieve change alone. Therefore, I plan on being a part of the facilitators that will bring about social change. This will be achieved through advocacy, outreach programmes, awareness campaigns and assisting those who need help. “We at the IIE Varsity College Waterfall campus hope for nothing but utter success for Dineo in her journey with us. May her years be prosperous and filled with wisdom, joy and guidance and may she guide and help our students to the best of her ability every time.