CURRICULUM VITAE: THOBEKA SIKHULISIWE YENGWA
PERSONAL DETAILS
Names & Surname :Thobeka Sikhulisiwe Yengwa
E.E. Status : Black Female, South African
Residential Address : Unit179, MonteVista, Bellair, Durban
Date of Birth : 18 April 1982
Drivers License : Code 10, own car
Contact Details : 072 4845 0 2 7 or 065-***-****
********@*****.*** (personal) or *******@*********.**.**(work)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Direct and effective Communicator
• Innovative, Reliable Achiever
• Passionately Competitive
• Trustworthy and ethical
• Analytical, organized and personnel orientated
• Ability to work independently, within team and lead.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Tertiary Institution : UKZN - Westville
Course Qualification : Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
Year Obtained : 2016
Tertiary Institution : Varsity College: School of Business and Technology
Course Qualification : Diploma in Project Management
Year Obtained : 2009
Tertiary Institution : Mangosuthu University of Technology
Course Qualification : Baccalaureus Technologiae: Human Resource Management
Year Obtained : 2008
Course Qualification : National D i p l o m a in Human Resource Business Year Obtained : 2004
High school attended : Sacred Heart S e c o n d a r y School
Standard Passed : Grade 1 2
Year Obtained : 2000
COMPUTER LITERACY
Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Outlook 2007, www.search and e-mail
VIP Payroll, Taleo Recruiting, SAP HR, Travel & Training M a n age me nt and People soft
RESUME OF CAREER TO DATE:
I lead the provision of an integrated, comprehensive and customer orientated HR Management service. I lead supporting operational objectives and practices that provide employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasize empowerment, recruitment and ongoing development on workforce through fair processes a n d procedure as governed by the LRA.
1. Organization : INSA (Pty) Ltd
Position : Human Resources Manager (August 2019 to date)
Sets and review company policies and procedures, provide guidance and ensure organizational compliance
Lead business, performance, cultural and behavioral change across board- management and colleagues
Provide guidance and support across core HR areas to all managers - ensuring all areas are integrated
Control risks and governance of all HR processes and procedures, managing complex risk issues appropriately
Advices managers on business change techniques and approaches
Sets the respective divisional strategic initiatives and priorities to meet organizational objective
Build commitment on HR strategies across organizational boundaries and mobilize others into action and delivery
Actively participates in the development of business strategy with the CEO to build capability and grow talent.
Ensures the effective delivery of all day to day HR services with the HR officer
Steer individuals, teams and business units to solutions and influence appropriate outcomes
Lead and support people strategy in Training, Skills development and Performance processes
Anticipates and resolves client HR needs related to employee remuneration and benefits
Build personal credibility with key business managers and local officials through CSI to meet the needs of the business
Provides high level HR advice to clients across a range of issues, often complex and strategic
Inform and update leaders of legislative amendments and/or changes that impact on the employment relationship
2. Organization : Umongi Facilities Services (Pty) Ltd
Position : Human Resources Practitioner (May 2014 to 31 July 2019)
I was responsible for Human Resources practices and objectives in the co mpan y as a partner responsible for a full general HR function in Remuneration and Benefits, Recruitment and Selection, Performance Management, Employee Relations, General HR Administration and Training and Skills Development.
•Manage the performance management process, monitor completion of reviews and action plans.
•A champion for EE Strategy, compile and provide Employment Equity a nd BE E da ta for co mp lianc e
•Lead the provision of an effective recruitment and selection service
•Action full monthly payroll run on VIP system, administer remuneration and benefit related and provide final monthly reporting.
•Conduct training needs analysis, skills plan, compiling and submitting Annual Training records .
•Co-ordinate and Facilitate orientation, training and adhoc company programmes
•A bursary champion, work with sponsored campus bursary officers to scout and profile new talent for the programme.
•Reviews and put recommendations for updates on employee handbook and advise managers on updated on regulations and company processes and procedures.
•Assist departmental heads to implement policies and procedures, advise on employee related coordinate the disciplinary and grievance procedure.
•Personnel management and administration, managing availability of accurate, updated, detailed Employee records on VIP system.
•An employee wellness, recognition and social programmes with all relevant committees
•Responsible for heading and actioning of all CSI programmes with the local authorities.
3. Organization : Fairmont Zimbali Resorts
Position : Human Resources Officer (May 2011-November 2013)
Acting Manager, Human Resources (December 2013 – April 2014)
I contributed to the accomplishment of Human Resources objectives mainly, Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection, General HR Administration.
• Undertake the Recruitment process.
• Administer timely personnel data updates, including o f f e r Letters, Internal promotions and transfers, annual merit re v ie ws etc with absolute data integrity.
• Perform all administration functions for new hires, current employees and other changes.
• Compose correspondence for the HRD, such as contracts.
• Manage leave a n d other monthly input f or the payroll process.
• Compile Employment Equity Reports and Statistics.
• Investigate and correct Human Resources Audit queries.
• Handle d a y to day HR and emp lo yee queries on staff cards, recruitment and other.
• Provide H R information / reports weekly, m o n t h l y and as & when r e q u i r e d .
• A champion for performance reviews and action p l a n s - performance management.
• Maintains up to date Job Descriptions and Individual Training P l a n s for each position in
the hotel.
• Plan and facilitate the in-house orientation program & other in-house learning programmes as a qualified S D F .
• Member of the Service plus Committee for employee Recognition & the EE Committee.
• Assist in administration of compensation and benefits in absence of a Benefits
Manager
• Coordinate and participate in employee related and comm itte es as directed.
4. Organization : South African Receiver of Revenue
Position Held : Learning & Development Administrator
(November 2005 – April 2011)
I was employed as a Learning & Development Administrator to professionally and ef fect iv e ly manage all of the logistical and administrative support to the Lea rn ing and Development team at SARS Training Academy
• Responsible for training co-ordination functions in the region and provide a ll administration functions related to training delivery.
• Provide p professional l support in preparing reports to manager, internal and service
providers.
• Coordinate and facilitate travelling arrangements, procurement & petty cash r e q u e s t s and stationery orders.
• Plan and organize functions, workshops and meetings requirements by manager or
other.
• Provide ad min s u p p o r t to in-house facilitators, managers as required by business.
• Manage the day to day asset register and report on any faults t hr o u gh facilities
department.
• Capture & ensure the availability y of accurate, updated, detailed Employee Learning
records.
• Deal with trainer, learner and client queries on stats, attendance, venue, parking, results, course material and training aids.
• analyze training data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations
• Prepare and Facilitate soft skills training, other HR related presentations and workshops when necessary.
• Maintain an activity log and active f o l l o w up on information requested from line
managers, learners and external service providers.
5. Organization : National Ports Authority
Position : Human Resource Officer: (November 2004 - March 2005)
I was employed as an HR Officer responsible for providing support in the various human resources Functions, advised on and implemented policies relating to the effective use of personnel within an organization and these included work practices, training and recruitment.
• Record, update and submit monthly leave r e c o r d s for temporal staff.
• Attend d is c ip li n a r y hearings and meetings with trade unions and stakeholders and serve as an interpreter.
• Provide f irs t line employee relations advice t o employees on company policy and
procedures.
• Involved in the review, study and interpretation of labour legislation and policies that exist within the company.
• Provide Gen eral Human Resource administrative service including t h e Re cruitmen t
process, Skills Development & Performance management.
6. Organization : Nkandla Municipality
Position : Administrator (internship, September 2002 – September 2004)
Library Assistant (Voluntary, April
1998 - December 2000)
I was employed as an Administrator that provided both c le r ic a l and administrative support to municipal professionals, maintaining day to day administrative and personnel services in order to support municipal operations.
• Provide support on day to day office Administration to Manager - Typing, Filing and
photocopying
• Provide F ront desk service to the community, Answer calls, Capture data, minutes &
agendas.
• Keep Library membership records and Issue out books and journals
• Order books on request by individuals as per library requirement and arrange the
Library’s display Cabinet.
REFERENCES
1. Organization - INSA (Pty) LTD
Contact Person : Vusi Ndlovu
Position : Chief Executive Officer
Contact Number : 082-***-**** / 072-***-****
2. Organization - Umongi Facilities Services
Contact Person : Mduduzi Radebe
Position : General Manager
Contact Number : 031-***-**** / 084-***-****
3. Organization - Fairmont Zimbali Resort
Contact Person : Verona Oliver
Position : HR Director
Contact Number : 032-***-**** / 083-***-****
4. Organization – SARS Learning Academy
Contact Person : Janet Denbeigh Position : Manager, Learning
Contact Number : 031-***-**** / 082-***-****