CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
HLENGIWE PERFECT HAZEL SHANGASE
CONTACT DETAILS : Cell : 071-***-****
Alternative: 061-***-****
E-mail : **********@*****.***
PHYSICAL ADDRES S : 40667 Seventini Road
Ntshongweni Reserve
Hammarsdale
3700
POSTAL ADDRESS : Private Bag X1021
Hammarsdale
3700
OVERVIEW OF STRENGHTHS AND SKILLS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills
Excellent report writing skills
Self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy and hardworking
Ability and willingness to quickly learn new skills and work practices
Dedicated and able to work under pressure
Analytical with high level of accuracy and speed
Pragmatic
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Surname
Shangase
First Names
Hlengiwe Perfect Hazel
Identity number
850-***-**** 08 8
Home Language
Zulu
Other Language
English
Marital Status
Single
Gender
Female
Criminal Offence
None
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
SECONDARY QUALIFICATION
Name of School
Wyebank Secondary School
Highest Grade Passed
Matric/ Grade 12
Year Completed
2001
TERTIARY QUALIFICATION
Name of Institution
Huguenot College
Qualification
NQF5: Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work
Year Completed
2008
OTHER TRAININGS
Name of Institution
University of South Africa
Qualification (01)
REQV11: Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training
Year Completed
2005
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Programme
Microsoft Word
Good
Microsoft Excel
Good
Microsoft PowerPoint
Good
Good
Internet
Good
Career objectives
Suitable position in a Social Services and Clerical/Administration Department where my interpersonal skills as well as academic excellence will be utilized and developed effectively. Willing to further my studies.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Name of Company
Dr S. Bhayla
Type of Company
Private Dental Surgeon
Dates of Employment
February 2004 – July 2004
Position Held
General Assistant
Reporting To
Dr S. Bhayla
Duties/ Responsibilities
Registered patients and opened files
Manning telephone( Provide information when enquiries were made, booking of appointments, liaising with Medical Aid companies to check for available funds)
Filing of patient cards and ensuring that claims were forwarded to Medical Aid.
Assist doctor when performing Dental Services to clients
Ensuring that Surgery is clean.
Reason for Leaving
Searching for Better prospects
Name of Company
Department of Social Development
Type of Company
Government
Dates of Employment
01 May 2008 – to date
Position Held
Social Auxiliary Worker
Reporting to
Mrs N.P. Mvelase – Senior Social Worker and Supervisor
Duties / Responsibilities
PROVIDING CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE DIRECTORATE BY:
Making logistical arrangements for internal meetings and taking of minutes in staff meetings
Compilation of report for events and awareness Programmes conducted
Relief duties at Switchboard
Attending meetings and workshops and reporting on attended event to officials and management
Monitoring of Foster Care cases and management of grants by foster parents
Receiving, recording and distribution of important and relevant documents incoming to relevant personnel as expected
Developing and maintaining a successful and useful record keeping and tracking system for the Supervisor’s team
Collecting and ensuring correct documentation being submitted for Foster Care Grant applications
Management of files, administration and maintenance of files for cases dealt with
Registration of cases to be allocated, ensuring that registers are up to date and files correctly for a caseload of +-2500 cases
Typing of reports as per request and instruction by supervisor
Assisting with capturing information on SOCPEN for Head Office Projects within our office
Compilation and monitoring of Databases for projects within the Department
Implementing and maintaining an efficient filing system and ensuring proper filing of documents according to the recommended standards for a caseload of +-2500 cases
Typing of correspondences such as memos, minutes and reports for supervisors and office manager
Designing templates and necessary databases for assignments/ projects required by Head Office, Regional Office and Court
Opening of files at Regional Office for Grant reviews and fast tracking the issuing of required orders.
Providing administrative support services to Social Workers and Supervisor
Compilation and maintenance of Case Registers for Supervisor and 8 Social Workers
Writing referral letters for clients and supplying client with the necessary information regarding the accessing of services in other Departments
Diarizing of appointment with clients for Social Workers and Supervisor.
Conduction of school and home visits for the purpose of investigations
REPORT WRITING:
Compilation of review reports and closure for Foster Care Grant recipients
Compilation of analysis reports of allocated cases per Social Worker per category
Collation of office Monthly Statistics and monitoring tool
Compilation of official reports as per request by the manager
Compiling Monthly reports for OSS for Ward 05
REPRESENTING SERVICE OFFICE IN OSS MEETINGS FOR WARD 05 BY:
Attending monthly OSS meetings for Ward 05 and carrying out tasks as required from our Service Office
Conducting Household profiling as part of Operation Mbo for OSS Ward 05
Planning and hosting various events for OSS Ward 05
Assisting Youth Projects with planning for events and compiling programmes for events and also writing letters requesting donations
Hosting Career Guidance Initiatives for Ward 05 in partnership with the Department of Education, Coastal College and Department of Labour.
Assisting with ensuring registration of attendees for events hosted by Ward 05 OSS
Conduction of awareness programs within the office and outside about services rendered and also on issues such as HIV/AIDS, Parenting Skills, Career Guidance, Types of abuse and ways to report and handle abuse cases
Compilation of Newsletters for events organized and hosted
Liaising with different stakeholders for partnership or assistance pertaining to service delivery
CUSTOMER CARE:
Welcoming, registering, directing and informing clients of services offered within and outside the Department
Accompanying clients to SASSA to assist with ensuring that a full application is done and that they are attended to timeously
Registering cases of clients to be taken down to SASSA
Liaising with SASSA management to redress problems or difficulties encountered by clients
Conducting an awareness to clients regarding avenues they can take should they not be satisfied with service received and thereafter following up and redressing such incidents to ensure that our clients receive appropriate and satisfactory service
Informing clients of avenues they can take should they not be satisfied with services rendered such as making use of the suggestion book
Interpretation for clients who do not speak English
Promoting a good working relationship with internal and external clients and stakeholders
Involvement in Mandela Day activities such as assisting OSS Convener with obtaining donations for such activities and also giving back by being hands on during the activity
Reason for leaving
Still in active employment
REFERENCES
Name and Surname
Dr S Bhayla
Company
Private Dental Surgeon
Designation
Previous employer
Contact Number
Name Surname
Mrs T. Khumalo
Company
COGTA
Designation
OSS (War room Convener Ward 05)
Contact Number
Name and Surname
Mrs. RM Ntombela
Company
Department of Social Development
Designation
District Office Manager
Contact Details
Cellphone Number
Name and Surname
Mrs. N.P. Mvelase
Company
Department of Social Development
Designation
Supervisor
Contact Number
Thank you for your time and attention given to my application.