Human Resource Manager

Location:

Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted:

May 30, 2019

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FANASEYI HUWA

C/O Joseph Mponda

SKOV/BIO-CHIX

Heidelberg

RSA

+276********

************@*****.***

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration, MBA (Human Resource Management & Development -HRMD), Shareworld Open University of Malawi, Malawi – Sept 2013 to Nov 2016

Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Shareworld Open University of Malawi, Malawi

-Sept 2008 to Nov 2011

BRIEF BIO DATA

Age 48

Gender Female

Nationality Malawian

Religion Christian

Marital Status Married

Visa South African Permanent Resident – PRP1567/2018/PTA

Relocation Ready to relocate

CAREER FOCUS

Human Resource Management and Development professional with 10+ years of extensive experience with a lead in HR functions such as Staff recruitment, performance appraisals and retention of professional staff who are highly motivated; employee relations. Skilled in Human Resource Management, office administration and organizational development. Execution and management of HR strategies, policies and practices as well as providing operational and strategic HR support to various divisions within organisations. Linking the HR Strategy with the Organisational objectives. Over the years, I have developed extreme proficiency in applying and contributing the knowledge gained through my MBA study in Human Resource Management.

The diverse cultural environments I have worked in have also prepared me to work with and be a useful member of any team in any organization. I am keen to learn new things and open to different organizational cultures and approaches of handling issues.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.May 2012 to June 2018 : Human Resource Manager, Trocaire Malawi

2.January 2011-May 2012 : Human Resource & Administration Manager, ICCO

3.July 2002 – October 2010 : Administrative & Human Resource Coordinator, Norwegian

Church Aid (NCA), Malawi

EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS:

Planning, Human Resources and Reporting: In my previous capacity I took lead in the rolling out of the People’s strategy at country level in collaboration with the organization’s Headquarters. At country level this entailed planning, organizing and managing the HR unit with the aim of creating a fluid and motivated team; Recruiting and retaining professional positions in the organization; ensuring that Human Resource policies are localized and understood by all staff; identifying capacity gaps in employees and drawing and executing a development plan. Management and reconciliation of Payroll; continuous research on staff rewards and benefits and ensuring engagement of employees to match with the market structure.

Hopefully this knowledge will actually help me to add more value to your organisation as Human Resources Manager

System and Organizational Development: I supported the Human Resource strategy implementation together with the management team. Reviewing all the HR policies to ascertain their relevance to the laws of the land.

Staff management and Administration: I provided support in Human Resource issues to a team of twenty-five staff members while supervising ten staff in the Finance and Administration department. I participated and took lead in the recruitment process, staff learning and developing staff welfare and staff terms and conditions of service and ensured organization’s compliance with the labor laws. I also dealt with the staff benefits i.e. Medical insurance; Pension fund and Provident Fund; Revenue Authority issues, to monitor that all taxes and obligations are current. I also dealt with Immigration issues, ensuring that all Expatriate staff have valid work permits.

I have been combining administration as my core role almost in all my work life which include fleet management, asset management, procurement and office management the knowledge of which is at my fingertips and would be of value should I get employed by your organisation

Compliance: I have ensured Organizational compliance with National Labor Laws and I am knowledgeable of SA labor laws i.e. BCEA, LRA, COIDA, AA/EE. OHISA, SETA

Interface with Partner organization: I have been a representative in the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) HR group a forum that share various experiences in Human resources issues surrounding the INGOs. I have provided support in capacity building internally and externally to our staff and partner organizations on Human Resource and Administration and I feel this could also be useful in supporting your organisation.

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES FOR POSITIONS HELD:

Human Resource and Administrative Duties

Management and taking a lead role in Staff recruitment, selection and retention of professional staff who are highly motivated.

Continuous research on staff rewards and benefits and ensuring engagement of employees to match with the market structure

Manage the Administration team including setting work schedules and organizing staff deployments, time management, etc.

Monitoring the work of the team through regular reporting; ensuring that the team produce reports, conduct planning and review meetings on weekly basis

Leading and coaching the team to perform according to organization standard practices and relevant codes of conduct.

Taking lead in conducting the Annual Performance Appraisal as per the organizations policies and procedure. Working closely with staff line managers and management to plan and facilitate staff appraisals and there after identify development and training opportunities for staff.

Giving counsel and advice to staff on personal and work-related issues including providing guidance and direction to management team and employees on human resource related topics

Support in the development, management and implementation of personnel policies.

Management and reconciliation of Payroll.

Communicate and ensure compliance and consistency with office practices and policies.

Ensure that there is compliance with all employment related laws of the land.

Effectively interface with all levels of staff in the organization to coordinate and oversee all of the people-related and office management activities.

Make certain that all administrative systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and well delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction.

Support in the planning for new recruits’ orientation with all departments.

Employee records keeping and tracking of absenteeism while maintaining high level of confidentiality.

Support in providing Human Resources budget outline to feed into the organization annual budget and

HR Budget management and stewardship of financial resources.

Dealing with complex conflict management and resolutions.

Employee coaching and mentoring.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER SKILLS

Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)

Accounting: QuickBooks online, Sun Accounting system,

E-mail: Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook

Internet: Internet Explorer and Google and other search engines

Financial Management Skills: Management of cash book & reconciliation, assets management, . proposal writing, budget control and report writing

MS Dynamics: This is a web-based system scheduled for the policy of project

cycle.

Project Handling System (PHS): This is a web-based project system used to monitor projects from

inception, payments, reporting up to closure of project.

Administrative Skills: Resources management, work planning and disputes resolution.

Team Building courses: These courses have helped me to be able to be part of any team

with multi-cultural backgrounds. Most importantly to be able to

work with all departments in an organization with the aim of

achieving one common goal for the organization.

HR Premier, HRIS/HRMS: HR Software tools used to manage employee information

technologically.

Valid SADC Drivers License

ACHIEVEMENTS

Supported in the setup of Norwegian Church Aid Office, by developing systems and HR policies which were implemented. The systems and policies were reviewed from time to time to comply with the laws of the land.

Independently supported three teams of USAID funded consultants in Administration and logistics with very minimum support from the Malawi Mission office.

During my MBA period of study, was involved in Human Resources Development Management in a number of International Organizations in Malawi. As part of the HR business partner (HRBP) team, my responsibility was aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.

As a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The role assessed and anticipated HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with the HR department and business management, seeking to develop integrated solutions. Formulating partnerships across the HR functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

As consultant, linking the international human resource responsibilities, i.e. liaising with HR organization teams in various Headquarters. This role required an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its short- and long-term strategic plans, its culture and other aspects.

Sector Leadership and Representation

Represent NGOs in relevant HR external sector and operational coordination forums and groups - INGOs.

Attend meetings with relevant stakeholders and Keep track of any updates related to Human Resources issues i.e. Pension scheme, Medical scheme and changes in the laws and regulations which might have direct impact on the organisation.

REFEREES – The following have accepted to be my referees.

Hopeson Khondiwa Irene Wenaas Holte

Finance and Administration Manager NCA Global Office

Trocaire Norway

P/Bag Email: ******@******.**

LILONGWE Cell: +479*******

Malawi Former NCA-Malawi Country Representative

(Now with Children of the Nation in Malawi)

Cell + 265 (0-99-989****, +265*********

Email: ***************@*****.***

Martha Thandizo Nanthoka Brenda Kacheche

Human Resources Specialist ICCO Country Manager