Resources Manager Assistant

CURRICULUM VITAE OF

NOKUPHIWA FRESHNESS SIKHAKHANE

Address: * ****** *****, *** *******, Pinetown, 3610 Cell: 084*******/061******* Email: ************@*****.*** Drivers Licence: Code C1 D.O.B: 28 April 1991

African Female South African

Languages: English & IsiZulu

SUMMARY

Experienced Human Resources professional with a demonstrated history of working in the agricultural/sugar industry and public sector. Skilled in coordinating training, Career Development, HR Systems, Training Needs Analysis, B-BBEE Skills Development Element and Skills Development reporting. Strong academic background with a Postgraduate Diploma focused in Management from University of KwaZulu-Natal, qualified SDF and studying towards a BA Honours in Counselling Psychology.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Name of university : Unisa

Name of qualification : BA Honours (Psychology)

Majors : Counselling Psychology

Year obtained : Differed for completion in 2021

Name of Institution : Edutel

Name of Training : Skills Development Facilitator Course Year obtained : 2015

Name of university : University of KwaZulu-Natal

Name of qualification : Postgraduate Diploma (Management) Electives : HR, Financial Accounting, Marketing,

Business Law and Project Management

Year obtained : 2011

Name of university : University of KwaZulu-Natal

Name of qualification : Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Majors : Industrial Psychology and General Psychology Year obtained : 2010

Name of school : Greytown Secondary School

Highest standard passed : Grade 12 (Matric with Merit) Year obtained : 2007

COMPUTER LITERACY

● Sharepoint End-User

● Sage People – 300

● DataStor

● Microsoft Office 365

SKILLS

● Exceptional Writing Skills

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Works well individually and within a team

● Ability to interact with all levels of personnel within an organisation

● Innovative

● Ability to learn new systems easily and receptive to new technologies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company : Shukela Training Centre

Position : NARYSEC Project Coordinator (Temporary) Date : 1 April 2020 – 31 October 2020

● Coordinate the NARYSEC Learnership in Plant Production NQF4

● Ensure that learners queries are addressed and feedback is provided

● Assist learners with resources to make sure their PoE’s are completed on time

● Capture learners marks to compile progress reports

● Visit farms where learners are placed to check that workplace learning is taking place according to the requirements of the programme

● Provide psychological support to learners to limit number of drop-outs

● Submit progress reports to stakeholders as and when required

● Provide administrative duties for the project for records keeping and complying with the requirements of the project

● Liaise and communicate with project stakeholders, maintain relationship and provide updates about the programme.

Company : South African Sugar Association

Position : Learning and Development Officer

Date : 1 January 2016 – 31 March 2020

● Completed the Mandatory Grant Submission (WSP/ATR) to Fasset and AgriSETA for 3 of SASA centres annually for 5 years

● Coordinated and implemented training plans for SASA divisions working closely with divisional managers and Executives

● Compiled a training budget for the HR division and monitored it quarterly for 3 financial years

● Identified Discretionary Grants that have benefited the organisation namely: Artisan Development, Graduate Placement, Internships and Commodity Organisation Funding.

● Tracked interns and graduates progress and ensured that their work readiness is in line with their qualifications

● Implemented the Fasset funded TVET Work-Based Experience programme currently hosting 14 TVET learners in the Business Studies field for 5th year

● Implemented the artisan development programme for employed learners within the SA Sugar Terminal

● Reported on and monitored Discretionary grant funded projects as stipulated in the memorandum of agreement by each SETA

● Coordinated monthly lunch-time talks that aimed to disseminate lifelong learning knowledge/information reaching +/- 100 employees

● Utilized SAGE People 300 and Microsoft SharePoint to capture training records to ensure easy retrieval for all stakeholders

● Responsible for the Skills Development Element reporting for B-BBEE audits, strategy formulation to improve scores and contributed in the upgrading from level 4 to level 3 B-BBEE in the 2019 B-BBEE Audit

● Continuous research of new developments in the L&D field

● Reviewed and updated the training provider list and made recommendations

● Responsible for the Skills Development report to the Department of Labour for the annual Employment Equity Report with 5 reports compiled for SASA

● Write minutes for 3 Workplace Consultative Committees and present the Skills Development Report to each committee quarterly.

Company : South African Sugar Association

Position : Skills Development Facilitator (FTC)

Date : 1 April 2015 – 31 December 2015

● Preparing of annual Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) for submission to Fasset and Agriseta

● Coordinated training in line with divisional training plans

● Collated training records for both external and internal stakeholders

● On-going communication with the SETA’s to maintain relationship

● Coordinated monthly lunch-time talks that aim to disseminate lifelong learning knowledge/information reaching +/- 100 employees

● Developed and improved the training booking form for internal training

● Utilized Microsoft SharePoint to capture training records

● Responsible for the Skills Development report to the Department of Labour for the annual Employment Equity Report

● On-going monitoring of grants received from the SETA. Company : South African Sugar Association

Position : Administrative Assistant (Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education) Date : 1 December 2014 - 31 March 2015

● Capturing SITFE bursary, CSI and Sugar Donations applications

● Assisting in the screening and short listing of bursary applications

● Communicate with applicants for outstanding documents as well as arrange for interviews

● Assisting in bursary interviews by writing interview minutes and capturing interview scores

● Collated documents required for the payment of University tuition, residence fees and stipends for bursary recipients

● Communicate with tertiary institutions for students results and academic records

● Capture students’ progress and identify those that require further assistance of extra tuition

● File all records of applicants and bursary holders to ensure easy retrieval as and when required by stakeholders

● Screen the validity of the CSI and Sugar Donations applications

● Communicate with organisations regarding the outcomes of their applications for donations

● Compile and send out approval certificates to organisation approved for donations

● Communicate with organisations about the terms of the donations and address any queries they may have

● Assist the Programme Coordinator collate evidence for B-BBEE Socio Economic Development element.

Company : South African Sugar Association

Position : Filing Clerk (Casual)

Date : 19-22 August 2014 & 26-29 September 2014

● Filing for the HR Department

● Ensure employee records are updated with all relevant documents

● Assisting in the SASA Executive office reception

● Direct incoming call to the Executive Office accordingly. Company : KZN Provincial Treasury

Position : Intern –HR: Employee Health and Wellness Date : May 2011 to April 2012

● Promote Employee Health and Wellness Program within the Department (e.g. financial wellness, emotional wellness and wellness events)

● Assist in Recruitment and Selection through screening of CV’s and capturing all applicants records

● Promote Health and Safety of employees (SHEQ) through educational initiatives and posters

● Assist to develop, plan and manage Health and Productivity strategy

● Facilitate Special Projects such as Disability, Youth and Gender initiatives. Company : University of KwaZulu-Natal

Position : Student Library Assistant

Date : February 2011 to April 2011

● Capturing Issued and returned library books

● Organizing book shelves according to subject matter

● Administration of the library

● Utilizing the library system to search for books for students

● Stock taking of library books and library equipment. REFERENCES

1. Name : Ms Penny Milner-Smyth

Profession : Human Resources Executive/Ethics Consultant Contact Number : 082-***-****

2. Name : Ms Lungile gobhozi

Profession : Human Resources Manager

Contact Number : 082-***-****

3. Name : Mrs Nolwazi Madlala

Profession : Agricultural Training Manager

Contact Number : 082-***-****

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