ASTRID PLAATJIES
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Mobile
**************@*****.***
ID number
Nationality
South African
Race
Coloured
Gender
Female
Marital Status
Married
Driver’s License
Code: B – Since 2007
Dependants
1
Address
79 Piketberg, 20 Vlottenberg Road, Equestria Estate, Equestria, Pretoria, 0184.
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
1.Computer Literate: Develop, organise and complete tasks and projects using software programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
2.Maintain Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
3.Adapt Change: Easily and quickly respond to changing assignments, work settings and priorities.
4.Manage Time: Ability to prioritize, structure, and schedule tasks to maximize effort and meet deadlines.
5.Teamwork: Easily and effectively work with others to obtain results.
6.Multitask: Effectively manage a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously.
7.Professional: Always aim to act in a professional manner.
8.Helpful: to those seeking help.
9.Diarise: Believe in running a well-kept diary to ensure all matters get attended to.
10.Compassionate person: Believe I have the ability to listen to problems objectively and seek solutions to suit all the involved parties’ needs.
CAREER SUMMARY
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
Sep 2020 - Present
HR Torque (Sandton)
HR Consultant
1.Advising Clients on the administration of human resources policies and procedures.
2.Ensuring Client’s HR programmes and services are in compliance with established policies and procedures and Labour laws and regulations.
3.Arranging of background checks and polygraphs.
4.Ensuring Client’s staff policies and procedures, job descriptions and employment contracts are in place for all staff and updated on staff database.
5.Daily HR Administration: Maintaining employee files, Leave capturing and management.
6.Conducting the induction process for new employees including the completion of all HR related documents.
7.Conducting the termination process for all employees exiting the company.
8.Assisting with issuing of appropriate Disciplinary warnings and keeping track thereof.
9.Annual HR audits of employee supporting documents.
10.Company document template management – Letterheads, Leave forms etc.
11.Assist with Employment Equity submissions.
12.On Boarding process & all documentation applicable to the joining process.
13.Drafting letters - Notice to attend hearings, Suspension letters etc.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
Oct 2019 – 14 Dec 2019
MPC Connect –Itutor Group
English Tutor (Relocated to Pretoria)
1.Online English Tutor.
2.Progress Report.
Lesson Planning.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
Jun 2019 – Oct 2019
ISON BPO Outsourcing (Multichoice)
HR – Administrator (Project base Contract)
1.HRMS - Maintain updated leave register for all employees on a monthly basis.
2.Contract Management - Renewals; Probations; New Starts. Ensures that all current employees have current and valid employment contracts.
3.Hire Care – (Performance Management) Ensure implementation of relevant HR and Quality processes and procedures which impact the employer and employee relationship
4.Payroll Processing - Provides and follows up on payroll inputs including Terminations to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. Responsible for coordinating with the Operations department to ensure that the attendance tracker is updated on a weekly basis; follows up on AWOL cases.
5.Health and Safety -Report number on first aiders and fire marshalls still in employment vs. prescribed minimums and alert management on any disparity for action.
6.Employee Engagement - Schedule on a monthly basis the Employee Engagement activities as outlined in the Employee Engagement Calendar and approved budget.
7.Employee Communication - Schedule HR Helpdesk; interdepartmental meetings. Prepares minutes and shares the minutes with Corporate HR for their review and/or inputs.
8.HR Policies and Procedures (Grievance handling and Disciplinary) - Timely scheduling of disciplinary hearings. Ensures reported Grievances are handled in line with the process prescribed in the policy. Prepares/Submit a monthly report on disciplinary and grievance cases.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
Jan 2020 – May 2020
AtripleA (Pretoria)
Recruiter/Administrator (Retrenched)
1.Data capturing (time sheets; wages; Payroll Admin).
2.ATR System capturing.
3.Sourcing CV's off various job portals (LinkedIn, Pnet etc).
4.Screen CV's, find candidates and assess their capabilities and if they are suited for the business/position.
5.Liaising with candidates.
6.Updating spreadsheets and filing all documents.
7.Post adverts on Pnet and LinkedIn and other job portals and manage all postings.
8.Response handling regarding all applicants.
9.To ensure the integrity and confidentiality of business and client information/data.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
April 2016 – June 2018
WNS Global Services (BPO Outsourcing-Telkom)
HR – Internal Recruiter (Assistant Manager)
1.Recruiting new staff, Screening and interview shortlisted candidates, Placement of internal and external adverts for vacancies, filter curriculum vitae’s which match job criteria, Compile interview packs, conduct reference checks, do criminal, credit and qualification verifications for all new applicants.
2.Recruiting for Finance, Customer Services, Technical and Support Staff Departments.
3.On boarding – All documentation.
4.Induction of new employees; take new employees through company policies and procedures.
5.Capture new starts on SAGE payroll system.
6.Conducting exit interviews.
7.Assist HR Business Partner with Disciplinary Enquiries, Investigations, Grievances, Taking minutes.
8.Point of communication between HR Manager, HR Business partner and Employees. Assist employees with various queries regarding Salary, Overtime, Leave.
9.All administration duties pertaining to the above-mentioned tasks. Keep employee documentation on file.
10.Submit Reports Weekly/Monthly.
11.Assist HR Manager with general Admin as required ensuring smooth running of the HR Department.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
June 2015- April 2016
WNS Global Services (BPO Outsourcing-Telkom)
HR – Internal Recruiter (Lead Associate) (Promoted)
1.Same as the above.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
June 2014-April 2015
Compensation Solutions
IOD Administrator (Better Job Opportunity)
1.Administration of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases claims in compliance with the Workmen's Compensation Fund/COIDA.
2.Handling of all correspondence regarding claims with Employer/Employee.
3.Data capturing and submitting on Compensation Fund's online service, Umehluko.
4.Investigate cases and queries relating to claims. Making sure it meets all the requirements of the COID Act.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
September 2013-January 2014
Bridgestone SA
HR – Trainee (Contract Ended)
1.Update and maintain employee's personal information and Files.
2.Update and keep track of employee’s Training Register/Tracker.
3.Safety induction for new employees, contractors and visitors in the plant.
4.Checking Machines on the floor, using a Health & Safety Checklist.
5.Sitting in hearings as an observer.
6.Reception switchboard duties and filing.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
June 2013-August 2013
Izanathi Clothing Manufacturer
Invoice Clerk and General Administrator (Temp)
1.Dealing with clients telephonically and face to face.
2.Invoicing.
3.Filing.
4.Payments.
DATE
COMPANY
POSITION
DUTIES
April 2013-May 2013
Fernwood Park Primary School
Teacher (Voluntary Basis)
1.Teaching a grade 1 class.
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
ACCREDITATION/CERTIFICATES
2015 - MIE Training Certificate (Centurion)- Certified to conduct credit, criminal and qualification checks (Background Checks)
2019 -TEFL Certificate
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University:
2012 - BA Psychology Degree
2013 - BCom Honours Labour Relations and Human Resource Management Degree
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Hoërskool Cillié (Grade 12) - 2005
Subjects - English (HG), Afrikaans (HG), Science (SG), Biology (HG), Accounting (HG), Maths (SG)
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans
Speak, Read, Write
English
Speak, Read. Write
REFERENCES
COMPANY
CONTACT PERSON
TITLE
CONTACT DETAILS
MPC Connect
Gareth Hart
Team Leader
ISON
Desiree Arumugam
HR Manager
WNS Global Services
Penny Petrou
Snr HR Manager
Compensation Solutions
Sylvia Hartzenberg
Supervisor
Izanathi Clothing
Jessica Nielson
Manager
Fernwood Park Primary
Mr. M. Smith
Principal
NMMU
Jennifer Bowler
LR & HR Course Coordinator