Lilybeth August
CURRICULUM VITAE
Lilybeth August
PERSONAL DATA
IDENTITY NUMBER 781**********
MARITAL STATUS Divorced
CHILDREN 1
LANGUAGE English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
CELL NO 078-***-****
E-MAIL adgz12@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Project Management Cranefield College: In Progress N6 – Financial Management East London College - 1998 N5 – Financial Management East London College - 1997 N4 – Financial Management East London College - 1997 Matric Greenpoint Secondary School - 1995
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Eskom internal training courses provided
and completed during my role as Project
Co-Ordinator / Manager:
- Equipotential Earthing Practice
- Operating Regulations for High Voltage
Systems Awareness (Module 1 – 10)
- Health & Safety
- First Aid
- HIRA
- Construction Regulations
- Risk Assessor
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Name of Employer GRINDROD FUELOGIC
City ALBERTON
Position Held SHERQ ADMINISTRATOR
Daily duties included Provide guidance and co-ordinate Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality related internal training to all staff/ Contractors
Ensure Inductions are performed and provide inductions
Assist with implementing and achieving ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation
Oversee and ensure that all equipment being utilized is maintained, load tested and serviced
Keep the Regional and National SHERQ Manager fully advised of all relevant SHERQ matters
Identify deviations and implement corrective action Lilybeth August
Enhance continuous improvements
Identify key SHERQ initiatives to be implemented within the site
Follow up on deviations with regards to SHERQ issues to ensure compliance to permits, bylaws and legislation
Conduct monthly SHEQ and sustainability audits and produce reports to Business Unit Managers for implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Mentor all SHE Representatives/ First Aiders /Fire Fighters on site to ensure that they carry out their responsibilities as stipulated in the OHS Act
Demonstrate authority by refusing or stopping any unsafe work that is/ could be conducted on site
Identify the needs of awareness campaigns and supervise the implementation of such awareness
Liaise with Contractors on a regular basis and assist them in complying with the OHS Act requirements
Maintain emergency plans to ensure timeous response to emergency conditions
Maintain a zero tolerance attitude towards HSE and ensure the culture of Grindrod Intermodal to maintain HSE standard
Assist the National SHEQ Manager in progression towards reducing carbon emissions, pollution, contamination and other relevant environmental concerns within site
Ensure all incident reports are captured, investigated, and corrective measures are followed up for all sites concerned
Keep policies, procedures and standards in ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 files up to date.
Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Ensure that the Company Health, Safety & Environment policy and procedures are observed as well as all relevant safety and the provisions of the relevant Health and Safety & Environmental Legislation are complied with
Ensure that legal requirements are updated and
communicated on a need to know basis
Provide accurate data and documentation to all parties concerned including monthly SHERQ statistics and
measurements as required
Utilise SAP system to create Purchase orders and lease with the clients and financial and procurement department
Submit SHERQ monthly performance summary reports to the National SHERQ Manager
Avail reports for incidents that should be reported to the Department of Labour as stipulated under section 24 of the OHS Act
Provide guidance on the managing of Injury on Duty’s via Workmen Compensation
First Aid matters, co-coordinating site visits, analysing external audit/ monthly reports for deviations, and maintaining the HSE aspects on the Risk Drive (internal IT network drive)
Ensure driver medicals, heavy machinery licenses, HSE permits for sites and other associated HSE records are filed and updated accordingly
Draft weekly Tool Box Talks
Period employed 26 February 2020 – To date
Lilybeth August
Name of Employer LMMA SERVICES
City EAST LONDON
Position Held OWNER
Daily duties included Supply and delivery of various commodities to various entities in and around East London
Dealing with general correspondence by screening all documents.
Liaising telephonically and via written communication with various entities and suppliers in and around East London
Checking the Central Supplier Database for new tenders
Completing and submitting of various tenders
Following up on outstanding payments from relevant suppliers and entities
Keeping record of all commodities supplied
Ensuring that all important documentation is up to date. (ie. BBEEE, Tax Clearance certificate)
Ensuring that the company is tax compliant at all times Period employed 01 September 2017 – 25 February 2020 Reason for leaving 5 month contract with Grindrod Feulogic Name of Employer NEW BEGINNINGS OFFICE SUPPORT
City Cape Town (Servicing Northern Cape – Eskom )
Position Held Project Manager / Owner
Daily duties included Project leader of the Northern Cape Eskom MinorWorks Programme.
Overall management of installation of pre-paid meters from inception to completion stage.
Professionally handling of communications within the Unit via telephone, fax, e-mail
Attending to complaints & queries by projecting a professional image at all times.
Managing of the applications received from Eskom by maintaining a record of all applications received.
Dealing with general correspondence by screening all documents.
Liaising telephonically and via written communication with contractors and various Eskom Stakeholders.
Updating monthly report with information received from project various documents and other relevant information sent by either Eskom or contractor.
Issuing of projects to contractors.
Sorting out of all material- and other issues on projects.
Following up on outstanding feedback from relevant Eskom departments and contractors project reports.
Notifying Clerk of Works of project completion and ensuring that the final inspection is completed and the Handover documents are signed off.
Scanning of handover documents and sending to Eskom after completion of project.
Preparation of contractor - and company invoice and physical report.
Communication with members of the public and other parties telephonically and personally.
Attending to complaints & queries by projecting a professional image at all times.
Keeping a record of all incoming and outgoing mail and following up & resolving of queries.
Maintaining all data on the Eskom system.
Attending meetings at Eskom
Lilybeth August
Period employed 01 March 2014 – 01 September 2017
Reason for leaving Contract awarded by Eskom expired Name of Employer ELEMENT CONSULTING ENGINEERS
City East London
Position Held Project Co-ordinator/ Manager
Daily duties included Performing of Project Leader daily duties.
Training of new recruits on the Eskom system used and training of current employees on new processes introduced by Eskom on a regular basis.
Ensuring that the technical team is professional in handling of communications within the Unit via telephone, fax and e-mail.
Attending to complaints & queries from Eskom Stakeholder as well as customers by projecting a professional image at all times.
Liaising with Eskom Customer Services Management and staff to ensure that customers are satisfied in the installation of pre-paid meter or any other general query raised.
Ensuring that applications received from Eskom are co- ordinated accurately by maintaining a record of all applications received.
Resolution of queries that the team cannot resolve after screening is done.
Ensuring that Eskom filling system is effectively maintained and adhered to by the team.
Liaising telephonically and via written communication with contractors and Eskom Stakeholders.
Ensuring that day to day co-ordination is adhered to and that the deadline and the connections for the month is kept at all times.
Compiling of relevant various reports to ensure that Eskom is kept up to date with connections made on a regular basis.
Ensuring that all records are kept up to date including spreadsheets with information received from various documentation and other relevant information sent by either Eskom or contractor.
Approving and issuing of projects to contractors.
Ensuring that material or any other project related issues are resolved on projects.
Following up on outstanding feedback from relevant Eskom departments and contractors project reports.
Ensuring Clerk of Works is notified of projects completed.
Ensuring that Clerk of Works inspects all projects given to him and that inspections are completed timeously.
Preparation of invoice and physical report for Eskom.
Communication with members of the public and other parties telephonically and personally. Handling of complaints and queries.
Compilation and managing of Performance Appraisals of contractors according to Eskom requirements.
Attending of all meetings at Eskom and reverting back to the team with feedback.
Ensuring that the target set out for the month is met and adhered to.
Period employed Contractual employed: 1 June 2010 – 31 May 2011 Permanently employed : 01 June 2011 – 28 February 2014 Reason for leaving Registered my own company and a contract awarded by Eskom Name of Employer SANLAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
City Cape Town
Lilybeth August
Position held Project Co-ordinator – Events Department Daily duties included Crafting and executing the logistical strategy of all major events, including forums, discussion groups and field trips
Ensuring events are scheduled, planned and implemented according to internal standards and established project budgets and timelines
Assuring that all aspects of the events are managed and executed effectively, including arranging all event logistics such as date, venue and program in collaboration with other staff managing the master calendar across the organization to align human and physical resources to event needs
Communicating and systemizing best practices across the organizations various events
Creating written materials to support events for forums and discussion groups
Working with various service providers to ensure appropriate set up, locations, accommodation, food and beverage service and the availability of multimedia and presentation materials are available
Ensuring the timeous mailing of invitations and accurate RSVP counts
Executing on the corporate marketing communications strategy according to the national marketing strategy and regions business plan
Handling logistical issues at the event, ensuring appropriate follow up to the event and entering into contracts and agreements with service providers after appropriate approvals
Ensuring the timely preparation of briefing materials and support documents
Being highly motivated, self-directed, efficient at all times and doing whatever it takes to ensure a successful event
Ensuring the profitability of projects through sound financial management principles
Co-ordinating all budget and marking spend related paperwork (purchases, cheque requests and invoices) through the approval and payment process and maintenance of ongoing year to date spend spreadsheet
Preparing accurate costing sheets for each project and ensuring that costing sheets are prepared and delivered according to the Finance Department’s deadlines and requirements
Undertaking efficient budgeting and expenditure control
Developing and maintaining sound communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Liaising actively with clients and various suppliers and other service providers guaranteeing in-depth knowledge of client, facilities and products
Training and mentoring of our secretary when she was promoted to junior Events Co-Ordinator.
Period employed December 2008 to September 2009
Reason for leaving Relocated to East London
Name of Employer LIBERTY LIFE
City Johannesburg
Position held Project Co-ordinator – Events Department Daily duties included Crafting and executing the logistical strategy of all major events, including forums, discussion groups and field trips Lilybeth August
Ensuring events are scheduled, planned and implemented according to internal standards and established project budgets and timelines
Assuring that all aspects of the events are managed and executed effectively, including arranging all event logistics
Communicating and systemizing best practices across the organization’s various events
Creating written materials to support events for forums and discussion groups
Working with service providers to ensure appropriate set up, locations, accommodation, food and beverage service and the availability of multimedia and presentation materials are available
Ensuring the timely mailing of invitations with appropriate outreach to invitees and accurate RSVP counts
Executing on the corporate marketing communications strategy according to the national marketing strategy and regions business plan
Handling logistical issues at the event, ensuring appropriate follow up to the event and entering into contracts and agreements with service providers after appropriate approvals
Ensuring the timely preparation of briefing materials and support documents
Being highly motivated, self-directed, efficient at all times and doing whatever it takes to ensure a successful event
Ensuring the profitability of projects through sound financial management principles
Co-ordinating all budget and marking spend related paperwork (purchases, cheque requests and invoices) through the approval and payment process and maintenance of ongoing year to date spend spreadsheet
Preparing accurate costing sheets for each project and ensuring that costing sheets are prepared and delivered according to the Finance Department’s deadlines and requirements
Undertaking efficient budgeting and expenditure control as well as procurement according to the conferences and events principles and guidelines
Developing and maintaining sound communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Liaising actively with clients, accommodation suppliers and other service providers guaranteeing in-depth knowledge of client, facilities and products
Constantly building up a good image of conferences and events
Ordering of corporate gifts according to the expectations / requirements of the client
Period employed March 2002 to October 2007
Reason for leaving Relocated to Cape Town
Name of Employer ABSA
City Johannesburg
Position held Junior Business Analyst
Daily duties include: Drawing up business plans
Drawing up test plans
Software testing and piloting
Report writing
Drawing up business plans
Processing auditing
Lilybeth August
Sales and marketing
Servicing existing clients
Period employed January 1999 – February 2002
Reason for leaving No job satisfaction
REFERENCE
Mpendulo Ntsunguzi – Eskom
(Programme Manager:
MinorWorks)
Work: (043-***-****
Cell: 071-***-****
Dennis Smith – Element
Consulting Engineers (Office
Manager)
Work: (043-***-****
Cell: 083-***-****
PERSONAL STRENGHTS AND VALUES
I am a flexible individual who is able to adapt to a changing environment. I take initiative and am a go getter. I consider myself an honest, hardworking and disciplined person who is prepared to go the extra mile, ensuring that I do more than what is expected of me at all times.